What is it really going to be like?

[Scott61]

Three weeks from tomorrow I'm scheduled to have a Coloplast implanted by Dr. Christine in Birmingham, Alabama. He said I "need to wrap my mind around the fact that I will lose some size" or he won't do the operation. Then he followed up by saying some of his guys say they don't lose size. It's just that "a few guys have made his life miserable". I told him I'm not worried about losing a quarter of an inch.

Two years ago I had a "nerve sparing" radical prostatectomy at the age of 59; I just turned 61 and I have no erectile function (I guess I'm supposed to be glad I'm cancer free & have no other issues). I watched my father died from prostate cancer and felt like I was doing the right thing, and I believe that I did. Prior to the surgery I had a very active sex life with my girlfriend. Trimix worked / works, but three times per week on a pre scheduled basis is not at all consistent with how our lives were. Also, when my urologist, the one that did the prostatectomy, educated me on how to give the shots, he drew a picture of a penis & showed me the area to inject. I said "is it self explanatory?" And he said yes! (I had never put a needle in any part of my body prior to that.) Eventually, I found the correct method on the internet, but not before causing some scare tissue, etc... That has healed now and is not an issue. At least half the time after using Trimix and having sex, it felt like I got stung my three yellow jackets on my scrotum (not during sex)!

Since three weeks after the prostatecomy, I've been using the vacuum pump multiple times per day for rehab, so I haven't lost any size, and I used the Trimix quite a bit too, as well as a daily 5mg Cialis.

This whole situation took a toll on our relationship and it eventually ended; I'll take the blame. This makes the whole thing that much more difficult for me; I'm single and would love to find a wife before I'm too old to enjoy life. So, yes, I'm freaking out! I told Dr. Christine that I've had a lot of surgeries but I've never felt like this. He said "you'll do fine".

What is this thing going to be like? What is my penis going to feel like, to me and to my girlfriend? How will it compare to a naturally functioning penis? Will it feel cold? Will it feel normal to my girlfriend, or will it be noticeably harder than natural? I read one guy's post that said his ex wife called it a "skin dildo"! That's not very encouraging. Apparently, I have no nerve function. My sensitivity if normal and my orgasms are fine. Will it move around (up, down, sideways...) like a normal penis? What are the chances of either losing length, girth, or maybe even gaining girth? I've read all the stats, but some are conflicting.

I really appreciate all the candid information I've read here and hope you guys can tell me what it's really going to be like. Two years ago I never thought I would be in this situation, and even after the prostatecomy I felt sure I would regain my erectile function based on everything I had read.

[Pau1pau1]

I think you will be fine, first 6 weeks are the worst. Then you start to feel normal.
If your girth is slim you will gain with a Titan , but the flacid is not as natural as a ams.
Personally I don’t care about flacid .
It gets rock hard and warm , you might loose 1/2 inch but so what.
Go for it !!

[squirrel]

I will start out saying you are going to be in good hands with Dr. Christine and his staff. I am a little over a month out and I can tell you my penis feels very natural except alot harder. My flaccid state is alot stiffer than normal but that's normal after the implant. The wife gave her approval also. I really can't tell that I lost any length or girth. You will be fine. The anxiety can really eat at you as you get closer to the surgery date. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

[crazyjoe]

this may sound childish, but to me it's like a great new toy! being able to inflate to rock hard and deflate back down at will is an amazing thing and well worth any suffering you might feel after the surgery (I actually had none, but I sound to be in the minority).
and if you lose some length a VED and Perito's MTP 54 may help regain it -- it is doing that for me.
yes I was anxious about the surgery, but that is way behind me now and so is the awful ED.
Just my experience -- hope yours is as successful!

[aslanglobal]

I'm back at original size after 9 months. I took 8 months of pumping and using VED, but I got it back. You should re-gain basically everything and then have a much better performing dick.

Three weeks from tomorrow I'm scheduled to have a Coloplast implanted by Dr. Christine in Birmingham, Alabama. He said I "need to wrap my mind around the fact that I will lose some size" or he won't do the operation. Then he followed up by saying some of his guys say they don't lose size. It's just that "a few guys have made his life miserable". I told him I'm not worried about losing a quarter of an inch.

Two years ago I had a "nerve sparing" radical prostatectomy at the age of 59; I just turned 61 and I have no erectile function (I guess I'm supposed to be glad I'm cancer free & have no other issues). I watched my father died from prostate cancer and felt like I was doing the right thing, and I believe that I did. Prior to the surgery I had a very active sex life with my girlfriend. Trimix worked / works, but three times per week on a pre scheduled basis is not at all consistent with how our lives were. Also, when my urologist, the one that did the prostatectomy, educated me on how to give the shots, he drew a picture of a penis & showed me the area to inject. I said "is it self explanatory?" And he said yes! (I had never put a needle in any part of my body prior to that.) Eventually, I found the correct method on the internet, but not before causing some scare tissue, etc... That has healed now and is not an issue. At least half the time after using Trimix and having sex, it felt like I got stung my three yellow jackets on my scrotum (not during sex)!

Since three weeks after the prostatecomy, I've been using the vacuum pump multiple times per day for rehab, so I haven't lost any size, and I used the Trimix quite a bit too, as well as a daily 5mg Cialis.

This whole situation took a toll on our relationship and it eventually ended; I'll take the blame. This makes the whole thing that much more difficult for me; I'm single and would love to find a wife before I'm too old to enjoy life. So, yes, I'm freaking out! I told Dr. Christine that I've had a lot of surgeries but I've never felt like this. He said "you'll do fine".

What is this thing going to be like? What is my penis going to feel like, to me and to my girlfriend? How will it compare to a naturally functioning penis? Will it feel cold? Will it feel normal to my girlfriend, or will it be noticeably harder than natural? I read one guy's post that said his ex wife called it a "skin dildo"! That's not very encouraging. Apparently, I have no nerve function. My sensitivity if normal and my orgasms are fine. Will it move around (up, down, sideways...) like a normal penis? What are the chances of either losing length, girth, or maybe even gaining girth? I've read all the stats, but some are conflicting.

I really appreciate all the candid information I've read here and hope you guys can tell me what it's really going to be like. Two years ago I never thought I would be in this situation, and even after the prostatecomy I felt sure I would regain my erectile function based on everything I had read.

[tomas1]

Good luck with the surgery.

This sentence would have made me run away:

He said I "need to wrap my mind around the fact that I will lose some size" or he won't do the operation

[dg_moore]

After 14 years mine is still good for voiding my bladder, but I didn't really need an implant for that. You never know - sometimes things don't work out as expected.

[BabyBarney]

I have had mine for 11 years and we are still enjoying sex as much younger people. Stay positive. It will work out. Since you have already made the decision, don't look back. Let us know how it turns out. There are many guys on here who will help with guidance.

[oldbeek]

My cancer surgeon said I may need Cialis after the RP, then removed ALL my nerves and 35 lymph nodes. 6 months later I got an implant 700lgx. I lost nothing in length but the nerves that fill the glans and plump things up were dead for 3 years. The implant was a popsicle on a stick. cold, cold. At 3 years the nerves began to work again some what. I have used trimix Gell into the uretrha to fill out the glans. Dont use that much anymore. measure only 6 x 4.5 but very usable.After Rp you need tweezers to find your dick. Now it is always 4.5 long. I don't even try to pull it out through a fly in my pants. Just unbutton pants all the way and flop it outer the waist bad of my bikini underwear. On that subject, I found David Archy underwear on Amazon. they are made of bamboo and smooth as silk. Get some for recovery at least.

[Scott61]

Thanks for the information.