AMS 700 CX Deflation Block Causing Scrotal Pain/Discomfort
Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2024 12:48 pm
I was implanted 2/12/2024 and my recovery has gone extremely well and I am very happy with the results. However, the deflation block on this unit digs into my scrotal wall and the skin in that area is extremely sensitive to any touch or rubbing and causes varying degrees of pain/discomfort.
The pump bulb and deflation block hang at a rotated angle so that the right side of the block protrudes toward the front of my scrotum.
(so looking downward and imagining a clock face that is parallel to the floor 12 o'clock to the front, the block is rotated to a position between the 1 and 2 o'clock position, when it should be resting at a 3 o'clock position)
It is in constant contact with the scrotal wall. I followed the doctor's instructions to pull down on the assembly 2 to 3 times a day during recovery and the bulb hangs down about even with my testicles in my scrotum. The problem is I can't seem to get the assembly to rotate to a more neutral position and stay there.
Has anyone else experienced something like this? Will my scrotum just get used to this? Is there any hope that I can get it permanently rotated to a neutral position?
Just looking for any insights you may have.
Just for visual reference:
The pump bulb and deflation block hang at a rotated angle so that the right side of the block protrudes toward the front of my scrotum.
(so looking downward and imagining a clock face that is parallel to the floor 12 o'clock to the front, the block is rotated to a position between the 1 and 2 o'clock position, when it should be resting at a 3 o'clock position)
It is in constant contact with the scrotal wall. I followed the doctor's instructions to pull down on the assembly 2 to 3 times a day during recovery and the bulb hangs down about even with my testicles in my scrotum. The problem is I can't seem to get the assembly to rotate to a more neutral position and stay there.
Has anyone else experienced something like this? Will my scrotum just get used to this? Is there any hope that I can get it permanently rotated to a neutral position?
Just looking for any insights you may have.
Just for visual reference:
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