Is this all worth it?

[ArtFirn]

I have been reading this forum for a couple weeks now and just signed on last week. I have an implant scheduled for 01/18/12, but the more I read on this forum the more I am leaning towards cancelling the surgery and forgetting the whole thing.
I have been reading prior to this that satisfaction rates for IPP's is over 90%, but nearly everyone who is posting to this site, at least recently, has had serious problems. Are results this bad or are the successful inplantees not bothering to post .
Has anyone out there had an implant done and completely satisfied with it.

[jn1421]

Most of the guys are very happy with their implant results. Two or three lately are not. Go back into the 'implant archives' and read up. Lot's of very happy owners.

[hockey]

Artfirn,
I have got to be one of those individuals who can say without any reservations that I am so happy
with my implant. I know it saved my marriage as well as solved a very serious problem with
depression. I am a "New" man. My marriage has completely turned around and my wife is like
a kid in a candy store. I'll let you imagine all of the great side effects that come along with a positive
outcome.
I would tell you to make sure you do all the homework you can do about your doctor and his/her abilities.
Go into this with complete confidence believing in the fact that only good things will come from this
and they will. Those who have problems are really very few and far between. Just like anything there can
be those who have bad outcomes. It is my belief that in most cases they didn't check out the surgeon as
completely as they might now have wished they had. We also have a few on FT that only like to complain.
Make sure you read all of those who have post their complete journey.

Best wishes for a successful outcome, great wood and a new life.

You will not be sorry!

[knotreel]

I don't think any of the results you read about have anything to do with the 95% or whatever satifaction rate. I do believe that the overwhelming majority of implants are sucessful, especially if you just have ED and not some other type of problem. Looking at the pictures some of our unhappy members have posted of their not so good results, I don't think it is fair to dismiss them as liking to complain, they do seem to have rather serious issues, most appear to be doctor errors such as wrong lenght. I think the risk of not having a doctor to perform this surgery properly is the greatest risk, not some random issue that fell out of the sky. There is a lot to worry about in getting an implant but at some point you just have to decide what you want and take your chance, of course after you are satisfied with your surgeon. My implant is at least as good or better than I hoped it would be. I have the AMS 700 LGX.

[Dave48003]

Are we happy? You bet we are and so are our wives! (Or partners).

I'm 9 months post surgery. My story is titled "LGX-Log", it is even searchable from Google. Read it and the rest of them. I did have some issues, so I'm not sugar coating anything. Read my story, the issues are there too. But I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat. It is wonderful to have a boner!

Dave

[aa2120]

I think it would be a mistake to not get am implant based on what you read on this forum. i don't think the problems you read about are representative. I can tell you that I am now 18 days post op. I had no pain, very little swelling and i don't notice the extra hardware. I can pump it up and deflate it with no problem...just a little stinging, burning sensation when I have it fully pumped up, but everybody says that will go away in time. The doc wants me to wait until he sees me on //dec 30th before I can use it. then "happy days are here again" for me and my wife. Even if I never use it I am no worse off then before.

[bob1138]

Hi Art,

Welcome to Frank Talk.
First, to answer your questions, I am completely happy with my Coloplast Titan Penile Implant and, yes, it is definitely worth it!
I developed Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Post Prostatectomy in February 2004 at age 65.
I had never had a problem with ED prior to my Prostatectomy and I experienced all the negative emotions, shame, frustation, anger,etc., associated with ED.
Worst of all, I lost the emotional intimacy that my wife and I had shared for over 40 years since High School.
I attended ED Seminars and thoroughly researched the subject but was still hesitant to move forward.
Then I had the opportunity to speak with 2 men who had undergone the Coloplast Titan Penile Implant Procedure and I
realized that this is the real deal!!
Three weeks later, December 13, 2007, I had my Titan Penile Implant Procedure performed at Hackensack University
Medical Center in Bergen County, New Jersey by Dr. Hossein Sadeghi, a very highly regarded Penile Implant Surgeon.
In retrospect, this is one of the best decisions I have ever made.
It completely corrected my Erectile Dysfunction and restored both my sex life and the emotional intimacy with my wife of
45 years. We are both very happy and thankful for my Titan Penile Implant.
I share this to stress that life as you once knew it is definitely still possible Post Prostatectomy.
I became a Patient Educator for Coloplast in January 2008 in order to share my Pre-Implant and Post-Implant experiences
with men still suffering from ED and its devastating side effects.
Again, do your homework and choose your Implant Surgeon wisely.
I wish you and your wife all the best.

Bob

[ArtFirn]

I want to thank all of you who responded to my post. It does make me feel a little better about the upcoming ordeal. I am certainly happy for all of you who have had the very positive results, and sympathize with those who have not. Everyone says to do diligent research on the surgeon. My doctor is the one who performed the R.P. on me in 2007. Came highly recommended and did a very good job. He is a very bright man, graduated first in his class at Northwestern Medical school .
My only concern is, although he says he has done many, many implants, he has only done six this year, all of which have had no complications so far. Is this reason for major concern? Would it be better to cancel the upcoming surgery and try to find a surgeon with more recent experience? I live in the midwest so penile implant surgeons are not common.
Thanks Again

[hockey]

ArtFirm,
One word answer to your question. NO
It sounds to me like you have done your homework completely. You obviously have confidence
in the doctor. It sounds like your just very nervous about the surgery.
I can tell you that you had much more to be concerned about before.
This is not the most complicated of surgeries. I know the fear is this is your "Manhood"
Keep your eye on the ball. Always positive! I can assure you as much as possible that
you will be a very happy man once it is over.
Do not wait until you think everyone is absolutely the very best. You trusted this doctor with your very life.
Now trust him with your dick!
Go for it. Please keep us posted on your progress. You have much support and many nameless friends
here. Do not be afraid to lean on us. God be with you!

[hard drive]

Hi Art, welcome to FT,

There are some of us who have had issues and required a 2nd or 3rd trip to the knife to get this to our satisfaction. I am one of the rare cases that had a less than optimal result. In all fairness, I have to tell you that even with that, it's better than the ED problem. I had my implant done by the VA and the doctor turned out to have very limited experience. He did a good job at parts of the procedure, but poorly on others. That said, I would take it as it was over the ED any day.

I had a revision to correct my pump and tubing placement and it's much better but still not quite up to par. I'm going to use it as is to the best of my ability for the next 6 months to a year. Much of my little glitches my work themselves out as healing progresses and scar tissues stretch out.

I spoke to one of my doctors today (a more skilled group than the original surgeon), and he told me that if I still need to make some changes, he'll do the whole thing over again if need be to correct the original sizing and placement problems. He wants me to be happier with my penis than I've ever been in my life and so do I, and I think he may just accomplish that. What he did with the pump and tubes was a big improvement. Short of removing the cylinders and doing a full do over I don't really think it could have been better.

Make sure your doctor is dedicated to your happiness and satisfaction rather than his ego. My 1st doctor wasn't and it was/is the primary cause of any dissatisfaction I may still have.

Remember everyone's body is different and responds differently. You need to understand the long time healing process for the final product, and yo need a doctor who is willing and knows what he is doing if an adjustment needs to be made. Keep your spirits up and understand that sometimes new engines need a tune-up right out of the factory showroom floor.

Lately there have been a couple of really disappointed and seemingly depress implantees who impart worrisome information. Don't let this bother you so much. Just make sure you get a surgeon who is very practiced and competent. Talk with him and establish is willingness to revise if your 1st procedure produces less that optimal results.

Most men have no issues at all, and that will likely be your case too... Always pop in to FT for advice if needed. There is a wealth of information, and supportive friends here. You'll be fine...