Implant Journal

[nuance]

What was the concern about the reservoir and how does the AMS address it? I thought titan was better at addressing curvature.

[cbinspok]

Looking good Equus
Ice, you’ll get it all back, keep up posted and enjoy the healing it will go fast and you’ll have super powers soon enough.

[equusAz]

The concern is that the Titan reservoir is not as flat as the AMS. All implants are good at helping with curvature, but some are better than others. The CX is designed to help with curvature, and to also help maintain thickness.

[equusAz]

Day 4

I'm sitting at my desk as I write this. Pain is much more manageable today. I do have a donut cushion to use, so we'll see how this goes.

I am getting more concerned about undersizing - and I don't know if thats reasonable or not. I mean I did post pics of my before cancer, and as of a week or so ago pics - and I'm no where near that now in length. The CX isn't supposed to expand in length - so....I hate that I have to wait to find out.

I have my follow up with the doctor later this morning and will report back after that.

[equusAz]

Just checked my online records with Urology and found an update to my records with the report from the surgeon.

Item 1:
"Measurements of the corporal body lengths were then made, with the total length being 20cm on the right and 19cm on the left. It was felt that an 18cm device with 2/1cm RTEs would be most appropriate"

Item 2:
"The device was then inflated again and appeared well-seated, with good positioning of the cylinders (interestingly, the cylinder tip on the right appeared slightly lower than that on the left, and spite of the longer cylinder on that side. I decided to leave it as is, as I felt that the measurements had been confirmed multiple times, and I did not think that this would impact function of the device)."

So based on this it sounds like the measuring and sizing was done well - I am slightly concerned about the longer cylinder being lower than the other. Wondering if there might be an issue there in the future but only time will tell.

I guess I may just have to resign myself to the fact that yeah - I did lose size and will have to 'work' to try to regain some back with cycling - and that length may not be the cards for me for a while.

I do have to say that as far as sensation goes - I can feel the implant but only while touching the penis. I can't really tell I have anything there right now - might still be residual from the pain block. I am surprised that I don't have more bruising than I do have.

[IndianRasputin]

Just checked my online records with Urology and found an update to my records with the report from the surgeon.

Item 1:
"Measurements of the corporal body lengths were then made, with the total length being 20cm on the right and 19cm on the left. It was felt that an 18cm device with 2/1cm RTEs would be most appropriate"

Item 2:
"The device was then inflated again and appeared well-seated, with good positioning of the cylinders (interestingly, the cylinder tip on the right appeared slightly lower than that on the left, and spite of the longer cylinder on that side. I decided to leave it as is, as I felt that the measurements had been confirmed multiple times, and I did not think that this would impact function of the device)."

So based on this it sounds like the measuring and sizing was done well - I am slightly concerned about the longer cylinder being lower than the other. Wondering if there might be an issue there in the future but only time will tell.

I guess I may just have to resign myself to the fact that yeah - I did lose size and will have to 'work' to try to regain some back with cycling - and that length may not be the cards for me for a while.

I do have to say that as far as sensation goes - I can feel the implant but only while touching the penis. I can't really tell I have anything there right now - might still be residual from the pain block. I am surprised that I don't have more bruising than I do have.

What was your measurements immediately before surgery ?

[equusAz]

Before surgery (about a week ago) I was 6.4 x 5.6 or thereabouts.

I just had my consultation and some long discussions with the doc. He was absolutely certin the sizing was correct. As he reminded me, some guys give larger implants because of the depth they need to go inside, for me I didn't have to go that deep at all hence the small extenders and that the sizing - once I go through cycling will be good.

"All in all I think it turned out perfect" was his response. Sizing was good, the bruising is very minimal as is swelling. That could change now that the drain is out but we kept records of the drainage and it was very minimal. What I was surprised at was that I'm in a flaccid state.

One side (my right) required a bit more on the extention and there is a SLIGHT curve to the left but thats how it worked out for now - and he didn't want to get too aggressive on the sizing and cause erotion so - will take his word for it.

There is a little bit of swelling but really that pic I took is the new flaccid. Which means I'm definitely a shower now. As the doc said "definitely will get a bit thicker, we noticed that from testing it - we can't guarantee a lot or a little but you should see a bit." Also as I cycle it should get a bit longer - which I'm good with.

For now - I'm reasonably happy and if this is as firm as it is without pumping it will definitely do the job later when I'm healed up.

Follow up with the doc in 6 weeks.

[equusAz]

Day 5

Healing continues. I think I'm pretty lucky in that I seem to be pain free for the most part, though coming out of surgery was quite painful. Maybe I used up all my pain tickets right then and there?

As I've gotten a bit more braver about exploring things I've noticed I can very easily find my pump. It's placed right behind and between my testicles. It does tend to push them a bit forward, but I wont complain about that. It does seem quite prominent though - will take a bit of getting used it. I've refrained from squeezing it as I imagine that would be a disaster but its there.

I've also manipulated my dick a bit - back and forth and side to side and it seems to be loosening up. I'm not going crazy or anything but I did want to see how it would feel. Quite a bit stiffer than I imagined. I'll probably enjoy being a bit of a shower now - even without having my pre-cancer size that will make me happy (being only 1 or 2" - max 3" while soft was a bummer my entire life).

On sizing. It does feel like my right side is 'shorter' even though that has more extenders on it making me worry a tad. Its almost like I can feel the tips right at the base of my glans on my right side - left they do feel like they go in. But - here's the concern I have on sizing (this will probably never go away). I know I've seen people mention on here they can still stretch their flacid penis beyond the tips - and I did attempt it (I do know what my flaccid state was like before) and I can tell you - I can - I didn't go crazy as I'm healing and I don't want to damage anything - but I'm pretty certain I could pull quite a bit - at least an inch or two or more. Should this worry me on sizing? I know this thing will increase a bit on length - but will it increase that much? For now I'm trusting the doc and process - but I still worry (as did so many before me I'm sure).

Bruising is nonexistant - only bit I have is where the incision was in my scrotum. Same with swelling - none. Guess I got lucky!

[equusAz]

Addendum: Measuring

So - I finally bit the bullet and measured. Can't say I'm pleased as we're not even close to around an inch loss.

Length 4.5" (bone pressed deflated) (11.4cm)
Thickness 5" (deflated) (12.7cm)

Granted the thickness is just fine - I'm not worried there - it's the length that has me worried.

Lets say I get .5 inches extra when inflated with the CX (remember - they expand girth wise only) that gets me 5. IF I gain an inch after cycling with the CX (which I'm going to say is wildly optimistic as this is not the LGX which expands in both girth and length) I'll be VERY lucky and get back to about 6". Definitely off of my pre cancer measurement - which I'm not at all worried about making). But thats optimistic - and thats where the pessimism comes in. If I get .5" of length after cycling and .5" after inflating - numbers that may be a bit more realistic - I'm looking at a total length of 5.5". Fits me in the average range - which I guess isn't too bad - just a bitter pill to swallow.

Thickness I imagine it wont be too hard to get back to 6" or even 6.25" which is what I was pre-cancer.

Attaching a pic of what I was pre implant for reference (about a week prior).

I am pleased that the deformity isn't there and may be mitigated somewhat when I pump erect, though we'll see on that.

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[RMJ9224]

So i dont know all my proper measurements as its not something thats been shared with me i likely need to request it, but i know im 18+3. Before surgery i was about 5.3 to 5.5 inches in length, in a vacuumed device i could pull 6 inches, Right now (im only 18 days into recovery) I'm 4" flaccid also and i too have the ams 700 cx.

Doing some quick napkin maths i should have ended up at about 4.8 inches erect (based on the 18cm inflatable part) or 5.5 inches if the length also includes the +3 I'm really not sure how it works im sure there are others on here that know it better problem is everyones anatomy is different. I haven't got my actual erect length yet but from what i see people do seem to get about 3/4 to half an inch added when fully inflated.

Honestly personally if i can pull out 5" i'll take the half an inch loss for a working dick but only time will tell, hopfully some is regained through cycling.