Implanted Oct 11th 2024 - Dr Karaman + Rigicon AX

[niall4473]

Sounds like you got a defective pump. Why not get a revision?

I probably will when I can afford to have two months off work.

[Discovernew]

Sounds like you got a defective pump. Why not get a revision?

I probably will when I can afford to have two months off work.

A revision should be much easier than the first surgery. On my revision I was walking around quite normally 48hs later. While on the first surgery I was in pain for a very long time.

[niall4473]

A revision should be much easier than the first surgery. On my revision I was walking around quite normally 48hs later. While on the first surgery I was in pain for a very long time.

It's got nothing to do with pain or ambulation or being able to work or anything like that, it's hygiene, I'm not allowed to be at work with an open wound, which includes a sutured operation site.

[Discovernew]

A revision should be much easier than the first surgery. On my revision I was walking around quite normally 48hs later. While on the first surgery I was in pain for a very long time.

It's got nothing to do with pain or ambulation or being able to work or anything like that, it's hygiene, I'm not allowed to be at work with an open wound, which includes a sutured operation site.

Have you visited your doctor to see if they manage to inflate or "un-stuck" the pump at their office? I've read some stories of pumps being stuck online and one way or another they managed to fix it.

[niall4473]

Have you visited your doctor to see if they manage to inflate or "un-stuck" the pump at their office? I've read some stories of pumps being stuck online and one way or another they managed to fix it.

No, and they haven't suggested it.

[Discovernew]

Have you visited your doctor to see if they manage to inflate or "un-stuck" the pump at their office? I've read some stories of pumps being stuck online and one way or another they managed to fix it.

No, and they haven't suggested it.

If I understood toy correctly, I'm surprised you've gone 2 years without attempting to fix the pump problem. Why not get an appointment with a doctor and at least double check if they can inflate you in the office, and if the pump is indeed malfunctioning? In the latter case, you would be eligible for a warranty

[niall4473]

If I understood toy correctly, I'm surprised you've gone 2 years without attempting to fix the pump problem. Why not get an appointment with a doctor and at least double check if they can inflate you in the office, and if the pump is indeed malfunctioning? In the latter case, you would be eligible for a warranty

They said that the problem will either resolve itself by "breaking in" I.e practice, or that it will require at least a new pump/valve unit, and I am sure that they know what they are talking about.
I make it a rule in life, that whenever I consult an expert, I listen to what they say, even if I don't like what I hear.
They have said that when I am ready, they will sort it for me but meantime to keep practicing with it which I am doing, so there I am.

[Discovernew]

If I understood toy correctly, I'm surprised you've gone 2 years without attempting to fix the pump problem. Why not get an appointment with a doctor and at least double check if they can inflate you in the office, and if the pump is indeed malfunctioning? In the latter case, you would be eligible for a warranty

They said that the problem will either resolve itself by "breaking in" I.e practice, or that it will require at least a new pump/valve unit, and I am sure that they know what they are talking about.
I make it a rule in life, that whenever I consult an expert, I listen to what they say, even if I don't like what I hear.
They have said that when I am ready, they will sort it for me but meantime to keep practicing with it which I am doing, so there I am.

If what the doctor said is true about breaking in, it means the doctor himself should be able to inflate you at the office. Did the doctor himself inflate you, or didn't even attempt to?

If the doctor can inflate but you can't, then it's likely a problem with your technique, but if nobody can inflate you, its likely a problem with the pump itself.

[niall4473]

[quote][If the doctor can inflate but you can't, then it's likely a problem with your technique, but if nobody can inflate you, its likely a problem with the pump itself./quote]
What "technique" can there be to squeezing a rubber bulb?
I can squeeze ok 4-5 times, it getting more difficult, then it gets completely solid, the fluid in my penis is not solid I.e the pressure is much lower than in the bulb, so the fluid is not transferring, some obstruction, probably a check valve, is stopping it.
I got the distinct impression that they have seen it before with these implants, so when they have said it will need revision, I believe them. I am not going to waste anyone's time until I can let them fully sort it out.

[Discovernew]

[If the doctor can inflate but you can't, then it's likely a problem with your technique, but if nobody can inflate you, its likely a problem with the pump itself./quote]
What "technique" can there be to squeezing a rubber bulb?
I can squeeze ok 4-5 times, it getting more difficult, then it gets completely solid, the fluid in my penis is not solid I.e the pressure is much lower than in the bulb, so the fluid is not transferring, some obstruction, probably a check valve, is stopping it.
I got the distinct impression that they have seen it before with these implants, so when they have said it will need revision, I believe them. I am not going to waste anyone's time until I can let them fully sort it out.

You said something about still waiting for it to "break in", and the problem will resolve itself. I doubt there is anything to wait for already at 2 years. Pumps are usually inflated by the doctor immediately during surgery without any issues.

I was just surprised you never went to see a doctor (if I understood you correctly) to either get it double checked at the office or to get it replaced. Hope you get the time off for a revision and get it fixed.

By the way, I have seen cases of people who were not able to inflate by themselves but the doctor managed to do it in their office, but those are quite rare I guess.

I also remember seeing a revision case where the implant was not malfunctioning, but the tubes were "choked" because they were bent too much in the initial placement, and once that choke was released and placed correctly it started working.