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It's DONE. New implant
Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2023 7:05 pm
by beachbum1
Ok my 7 year old implant completely died 2/ 3 weeks ago. Already had surgery scheduled. Well that surgery was today. I'm now the proud owner of a new implant. Never got to talk to the Dr, either before or after. But I go back to see him in the morning to get the catheter removed and what ever else. They said , the nurses, that everything went good with no issues. Was in surgery about an hour. Glad all that's over.
Now let the healing start. Feels like he was able to get the old reservoir out. That's where most
of the current pain/discomfort is right now.
I'll get more details tomorrow.
Re: It's DONE. New implant
Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2023 9:19 pm
by gandalfasfhaf
Congrats on the new toy.
As someone considering an implant I'm interested that you've just had your first implant. 7 years+ is quite a solid amount of time to enjoy the implant.
How has it been over that time?
How is the transition been to a new one? I know it's just done but pre-second implant.
Re: It's DONE. New implant
Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2023 3:57 pm
by beachbum1
The overall satisfaction with my first implant was probably 95%+.. there's always going to be something your not completely satisfied with. For me the biggest and best part, the thing that did the best for me was the mental boost it gave me just knowing that anytime I can have an erection and for as long as I wanted.
As far as the transition to yhe new, I don't foresee any trouble.
Re: It's DONE. New implant
Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2023 4:16 pm
by Old Guy
Congrats. Something I hope to never experience.
Re: It's DONE. New implant
Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2023 5:42 pm
by GoodWood
Congrats!!
Re: It's DONE. New implant
Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2023 5:56 pm
by Gumbeari
beachbum1 wrote:The overall satisfaction with my first implant was probably 95%+.. there's always going to be something your not completely satisfied with.
What were some of the things you were unsatisfied with? And did you stick with the same model implant?
Re: It's DONE. New implant
Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2023 6:29 pm
by gandalfasfhaf
Great to hear BeachBum, best wishes on recovery.
Re: It's DONE. New implant
Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2023 6:48 pm
by beachbum1
Gumbeari wrote:beachbum1 wrote:The overall satisfaction with my first implant was probably 95%+.. there's always going to be something your not completely satisfied with.
What were some of the things you were unsatisfied with? And did you stick with the same model implant?
Probably the biggest is its not spontaneous you have to pump it up. And you could see the tubing at times. But none of that would keep me from getting the replacement. It just means that much for my well being
Re: It's DONE. New implant
Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2023 7:37 pm
by awb651
Congratulations . . . . yeah that tubing, my implant in January had tubing coiled up in the scrotum, finally convinced the dr it was BIG problem (testicle discomfort, etc) and revised 2 months ago so much better comfort and appearance wise.
Re: It's DONE. New implant
Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2023 7:45 pm
by Lost Sheep
awb651 wrote:Congratulations . . . . yeah that tubing, my implant in January had tubing coiled up in the scrotum, finally convinced the dr it was BIG problem (testicle discomfort, etc) and revised 2 months ago so much better comfort and appearance wise.
Did your revision involve replacement of any major parts or just splicing tubing? Or just repositioning the tubing?
I have never been particularly happy with my pump placement (a bulge shows by "printing" through snug briefs). My surgeon believes the risk of surgery is not worth the improvement in what is essentially a cosmetic appearance, so we have not fixed it.