The Stretch Test

[galactic]

Hi all,

I’ve just been seen at the unit I’d receive an implant at.

The nurse did the stretch test and said ‘this is what you could hope to achieve’.

It was barely 4” and I’m 5-5.5”. It was honestly such a feeble length!

First off she was barely stretching to maximum and I’m concerned about this test because I swear what I stretch to is not what I achieve at ‘natural’ full mast.

It was a very informative consultation but this has left me very concerned about sizing.

Anyone else experience this?

[noot1991]

I recently asked a similar question here: https://www.franktalk.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=19700.
You might find some useful discussions there.
I'm basically in a very similar situation (around 4" stretched and 5.5"-6" erect; also ridiculously thin when stretching) and share the same worries.

What surgeon are you consulting with?

[Scott61]

When I went in for my pre op consultation, the doctor told me I needed to “wrap my mind around the fact that I would lose some size”. He pulled on it and said “this is about what it will be “. I then grabbed it and pulled it at least another inch! I told him I wasn’t worried about losing a quarter of an inch. As we concluded our meeting, he said “some of my guys say they don’t lose any size”.

I’m now 6 weeks post op today and I may have lost up to a quarter of an inch compared to how I used to measure it. But now it’s harder to pull it while it’s inflated and the gland is usually smaller. The girth is about the same.

Research I’ve read says that in order to improve patient satisfaction the doctor needs to reduce expectations.

Based on what I’ve read here, you need to make sure you use a high volume doctor!!

Good luck!

[Masonjames]

I agree that finding a top surgeon is the single most important decision you make. You only have one dick and choosing carefully is priority # 1

[Old Guy]

When my surgeon did the stretch thing on me he pulled hard. It was much shorter than my prime days unfortunately. After my implant I guess my length is close to one inch shorter than in my prime. Sad part is there is a lot of loose skin I can stretch out when inflated.

[SteveSW]

The only measurement that means anything is the one done during surgery. The corpus cavernosum are measured internally, both distal and proximal which tells the doctor what size implant your penis will accommodate. The stretch test doesn't really mean a whole lot.

[ShouldIwait]

The only measurement that means anything is the one done during surgery. The corpus cavernosum are measured internally, both distal and proximal which tells the doctor what size implant your penis will accommodate. The stretch test doesn't really mean a whole lot.

What he said....don't sweat the "stretch-test"
My doc did the same thing. I think it is a "set low expectations" thing.
I'm 2weeks out and probably .5" shorter w same girth. I'm sure I will get that back in the coming months

[DougAnd]

Oh yes this is the game they play. A good erection is at least half an inch longer than your best flaccid stretch. Believe her when she says the doctor doesn't intend to stretch very hard during surgery. If you can find another doctor for a second opinion do it.

[Rider1400]

I agree with others, if Dr is even using a stretch test I would be concerned about him…. I believe Dr Eid tells his patients they will NOT lose any length…. Perito used saline injections and presses it into the cavernosa as hard as they can push to stretch things out as much as possible just prior to cutting into and then measuring the inside of your cavernosa proximal and distal… that’s the only measurement that matters and then according to their experiences and brand of implant will choose the max size they want to put in. Even at that with high volume quality implanters you can find yourself a little short. At this point you start the Perito exercises to get back what you may have lost during the healing process.

[tomas1]

stevwsw is right.
Please stay away from docs who even do the stretch test.
Sorry if Eid does, but he shouldn't.