How does Cycling affect size?

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Stampede
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How does Cycling affect size?

Postby Stampede » Mon Sep 16, 2024 4:57 am

Hello there!

So I think it is very clear and everybody here knows, that if you have initial size loss, you are able to get some back if you stick to your cycling routine, after your doc cleared you to do so.

But how, talking about Titan, Infla 10x, or AMS CX does it work? Like what ist the sience behind it?

If those implants dont expand in length, only in girth, how can the growing/stretchin occure? Are they still expanding in length, although it is stated they dont? I have read a few times about size differences from flaccid to erect with a Titan. That shouldnt be the case, right?

So can anyone explain to me, why your new bionic member will grow (back) in lenght over the course of months if you cycle, if the implant is the same lenght flaccid, 40% inflated or fully inflated? I have read threads about guys losing 1,5 inches initially after surgery and getting them back via cycling for 8-12 months. Where are those 1,5 inches coming from?
30yo, Germany. Priapism January 2024, erections after that sometimes good, sometimes shit.
implanted 09th September 2024, Rigicon Infla10X 20cm+1cm RTE

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happycamper59
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Re: How does Cycling affect size?

Postby happycamper59 » Mon Sep 16, 2024 12:37 pm

There are others who can explain it better than me, but my personal experience is this:

I was implanted June 3, and after 6 weeks I began cycling. It was just over 5 inches erect. Yikes. I was 6 7/8 pre-op.

But cycling is showing growth in both girth and length. On Sept 3 I was about 6 inches erect. I plan to measure only once per month, bone-pressed from the top. The side measure is not correct and will add false length.

You are stretching and softening the cylinders and your little friend as you cycle and stretch it all out. Plus, I think cycling is fun now. It hurt and was difficult for the first month.

From what I have seen on FT, a dedicated cycle for 12 months should get you back to at least close to your pre-op length. Size varies, so maybe a little less and maybe a little more.
ED worsened over 25 years, likely VL. Went through pills and injections, and results faded over time. Implant AMS 700CX, 21 cm, no RTE, on 6/3/24.

Gt1956
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Re: How does Cycling affect size?

Postby Gt1956 » Mon Sep 16, 2024 1:12 pm

My dr does publicity work for Boston Scientific & was involved in academic work early in his career. He told me that the CX does in fact grow some. Just not a lot. Boston Scientific chooses to not give it any publicity. No idea why they don't. Anyway, if I remember correctly he said it was around 3%. I suspect that all implants have the potential to grow a little. Likely it depends on the strength of the tunica & how dedicated an owner is with his cycling routine.
68yo, HBP at 40, high triglycerides at 45. Phimosis at 57. Type 2 at 60. Dr. William Brant May 1, 2023 CX 21cm w/no rte's penoscrotal 6" girth @ 6 months

kbb1957
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Re: How does Cycling affect size?

Postby kbb1957 » Mon Sep 16, 2024 2:17 pm

Stampede was implanted 3 days before me. I was implanted 9/12/2024. I informed my doctor I will be cycling very aggressively and to ensure that I will not run out of fluid from my reservoir.
Stampede is 30 YO studly looking dude.
I am 67 YO that endured months of atrophy after COVID affected numerous aspects of my body.
I plan to contribute to this thread over the coming months. I am working on my journal so stay tuned for updates.
One way or another I will find out how cycling contributes or not to my personal progress.
I love a challenge so game on!
Implanted 9/12/2024 at age 67; Vertical Penoscrotal approach with separate reservoir incision; Dr Allen Morey, McKinney, Texas; Coloplast Titan XL 26 cm base cylinder-no RTE, Genesis pump, 125 cc reservoir. Near McKinney, Texas, married 42 years.

newhope
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Re: How does Cycling affect size?

Postby newhope » Mon Sep 16, 2024 4:06 pm

kbb1957 wrote:Stampede was implanted 3 days before me. I was implanted 9/12/2024. I informed my doctor I will be cycling very aggressively and to ensure that I will not run out of fluid from my reservoir.
Stampede is 30 YO studly looking dude.
I am 67 YO that endured months of atrophy after COVID affected numerous aspects of my body.
I plan to contribute to this thread over the coming months. I am working on my journal so stay tuned for updates.
One way or another I will find out how cycling contributes or not to my personal progress.
I love a challenge so game on!


don't worry about size, with a titan 26cm you are well above average
LGX 18 + 1, 90 cc. 2023/12
Pre-OP VED length: 5.5". Post-OP: 4". At 3 months post-op: 5".
Cycling with a lot of pain for the first 5 months, now improving
If you have a motorcycle or a bike stop using it (ED with motorcycle accident).

Craigohbig
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Re: How does Cycling affect size?

Postby Craigohbig » Mon Sep 16, 2024 6:33 pm

Everyone, including me, is afraid to not cycle. I’m still not sure whether or not it really matters. This thing feels like a garden hose inside me…I’d actually be shocked if cycling does anything to these cylinders
42 ED for 9 years vl after a fall. Pre implant 8 1/4 bp x 6 1/8 ish
Clavell titan 26+1 rte…post op very excited: 8 5/8” x 6 1/4” (7” base)
Starting to lose some length

Stupid
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Re: How does Cycling affect size?

Postby Stupid » Mon Sep 16, 2024 11:39 pm

Don't worry just use it I don't cycle I don't want to wear it out. It works at 100% 100% of the time. Beyond effective. Ridiculous. Conserve and enjoy until.......
RP 2015. all downhill real fast. 2022 consulting doctor at USC. Apptmt is in November going bionic??

Stupid
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Re: How does Cycling affect size?

Postby Stupid » Tue Sep 17, 2024 12:32 am

Don't worry just use it I don't cycle I don't want to wear it out. It works at 100% 100% of the time. Beyond effective. Ridiculous. Conserve and enjoy until.......
RP 2015. all downhill real fast. 2022 consulting doctor at USC. Apptmt is in November going bionic??

jwdetails
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Re: How does Cycling affect size?

Postby jwdetails » Tue Sep 17, 2024 1:50 am

I think the key thing is cycling and having an experienced surgeon. Most high volume implanters will try to conservatively try to "oversize" at the time of surgery without over doing it to risk the implant popping out of the corpora. They expect that as you cycle, your tunica will expand. My surgeon compared it to tissue expanders for breast reconstruction - it is designed to stretch out the covering. He also pushes for the vacuum device even after the implant placement for those looking to get the most girth/length after implantation.
62 year old, ED+PD, Coloplast Titan 22 cm no RTE in 2019 with Dr. Irwin Goldstein => failure, now with plaque excision/tunical expansion to Coloplast Titan 26 no RTE in 2022 by Dr. Darshan Patel, now with classic pump 2024 :D

Stayingstrong
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Re: How does Cycling affect size?

Postby Stayingstrong » Tue Sep 17, 2024 4:55 am

At my three month check up after the implant surgery, Dr Eid told me to back off on the cycling to three times a week plus sex
He said that the cylinders do not elongate, so there would be no further increase in length, but they will, slightly, increase in girth over time. He said that the aggressive cycling only creates quicker wear and tear on the device, especially in the bending back and forth of the tubing during pumping up.
Age 70
Pills didn't work well. Trimix worked good for 3 years, then only fair for following 3 years but need a cock ring in conjunction.
Implant 12/6/2023 Dr. Eid
Coloplast Titan 20 cm with right side trimmed to 19 cm. No RTE. Classic pump.


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