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Just so everyone knows, Dr Hakky is the best! He's very straight forward and spends way more time with you to make sure you understand everything and to allow you to ask any questions you might have ( after being through this twice I didn't have any LoL.)
He explained the issue with the longer LGX and why Drs don't like them. They do expand in length by 2cm so they have to undersize you by that amount otherwise they can erode through the glans which explains why everyone loses so much length with them and that they are softer so not as firm. So I'll be getting the CX again.
He recommends that you use a pump for 10 minutes everyday for 4 to 6 weeks before surgery and that you adhere to a KETO diet for 4 weeks after surgery.

Now big thing. His fee is $4550 ( paid upfront before surgery ) and then the hospital fees ( Gwinnett Northside ) are around $24,000 but the hospital fee is different for each patient and might be more or less depending on your situation.
My surgery is tentatively scheduled for February 18th when this whole mess of mine should be finally over. I will be getting the CX probably same length maybe more, but will be getting the Tenacio pump for sure. He said that I've been through hell and he wants to make sure that everything is done right.

If you need a great guy he's the real deal and I highly recommend him for anyone!!!

Interesting that he recommends a keto diet. Did he say why?

I remember when I started researching implants (which was a year ago), it always looked to me as if CX was the worse, less loved brother in that AMS pair. There was way less journals with a guy having it, maybe cause it was recommended mainly for guys with Peyronie's / corporal fibrosis or maybe cause the "Length and Girth eXpansion" brother was just much much more appealing to future patients. Last few months I'm seeing more and more CX bionics and they're usually ending up really happy. And keeping their partners really happy. Wishing you all best John.

As for dr Hakky, he's my first choice if I ever decide to follow with the procedure. I've spent a lot of time doing my research and read hundreds of journals. I may be flying over several good surgeons but the main purpose is clear - to reach whom I consider best in the bussiness.

My online consult with Dr. Hakky was exceptional as well. No big ego and no-nonsense straightforward delivery with a buddy-like vibe.

Just a side note. I got the estimate from the hospital at $32,000 - BUT they have a 75% discount if you pay in full upfront (around $8005) and a 65% discount if you pay either half upfront and then 4 payments autodrafted or 33% upfront and 4 autodrafted payments. Plus anthesia estimate is about $100. So if you pay all upfront you're looking at around $13,000 to $14,000 a very good deal. And on the 75% discount if the charges go over the estimate amount - they give you the same 75% off if you pay it within 30 days.... So Dr Hakky and this hospital is much much more nicer in their pricing and payment options. But each surgery and needs during it will vary so your price can vary as well.... So yeah if I had known this beforehand I would have saved up and gone to him to begin with....

JohnHC wrote:Just a side note. I got the estimate from the hospital at $32,000 - BUT they have a 75% discount if you pay in full upfront (around $8005) and a 65% discount if you pay either half upfront and then 4 payments autodrafted or 33% upfront and 4 autodrafted payments. Plus anthesia estimate is about $100. So if you pay all upfront you're looking at around $13,000 to $14,000 a very good deal. And on the 75% discount if the charges go over the estimate amount - they give you the same 75% off if you pay it within 30 days.... So Dr Hakky and this hospital is much much more nicer in their pricing and payment options. But each surgery and needs during it will vary so your price can vary as well.... So yeah if I had known this beforehand I would have saved up and gone to him to begin with....

Wow, sounds like a black Friday surgery deal. I understood the pricing to be 22K for inflatable and 16K for a malleable. A rough ball park and not very detailed like you.

JohnHC wrote:Just a side note. I got the estimate from the hospital at $32,000 - BUT they have a 75% discount if you pay in full upfront (around $8005) and a 65% discount if you pay either half upfront and then 4 payments autodrafted or 33% upfront and 4 autodrafted payments. Plus anthesia estimate is about $100. So if you pay all upfront you're looking at around $13,000 to $14,000 a very good deal. And on the 75% discount if the charges go over the estimate amount - they give you the same 75% off if you pay it within 30 days.... So Dr Hakky and this hospital is much much more nicer in their pricing and payment options. But each surgery and needs during it will vary so your price can vary as well.... So yeah if I had known this beforehand I would have saved up and gone to him to begin with....

Wow. I wish I'd had financing deals like this, would have been a help.

duke_cicero wrote:Interesting that he recommends a keto diet. Did he say why?

I presume a keto diet for 4 weeks after surgery could curb glucose spikes. Glucose feed pathogens with the energy they need to multiply. Another infection prevention strategy?

LastHope wrote:

duke_cicero wrote:Interesting that he recommends a keto diet. Did he say why?

I presume a keto diet for 4 weeks after surgery could curb glucose spikes. Glucose feed pathogens with the energy they need to multiply. Another infection prevention strategy?

I'm not sure, just too ready to finally get this behind me I didn't think to ask about the keto diet, everything else I pretty much already knew. He was shocked that my last Dr left the Catheter in overnight and didn't use a drain to help keep the swelling down in my scrotum.

JohnHC wrote:
I'm not sure, just too ready to finally get this behind me I didn't think to ask about the keto diet, everything else I pretty much already knew. He was shocked that my last Dr left the Catheter in overnight and didn't use a drain to help keep the swelling down in my scrotum.

Dr. Hakky is excellent as are quite a few other surgeons. I have had the good fortune of meeting Clavell/Hakky/Eid multiple times. Based on my conversation and own research I found all 3 to be excellent. They have their differences in surgical techniques/pre and post operative protocols. All have great personalities and comes across as very caring about their patient.

Dr. Eid is like a professor and will get into great details about what and why he does his procedure in a certain unique way. He also will provide honest review of other surgeons protocols. Clavell and Hakky also has a lot of respect for him.

My concern in picking Eid is his advanced age. I wonder whether his skills and dedication are as sharp as before.

I loved Hakky's personality. He makes you feel like you're talking to a friend. The reason he is third on my list among the three is because he does a horizontal penoscortal cut as opposed to vertical. This is cosmetically a big no no for me. Also watching his surgery videos I think his surgeries are not as neat as Eid and Clavell.

Clavell is a little less forthcoming with information at first. He gives you a basic set of information which is appropriate for most patients. He expects the patient to initiate more questions if they have any. But he'll also open up more after a few conversations. He is young, passionate and comes across as extremely competent also.

Currently I'm trying to decide between Clavell and Eid. If Eid was younger no question I would absolutely pick his as I think his techniques and explanations are the most logical to me (except maybe dipping into a hot tub on the 3rd day). I'm trying to settle in my mind whether my assessment of his superior techniques outweigh the risk of his advanced age.

Also lastly both Eid and Hakky are on Coloplast center of excellence list but not on AMS center of excellence list. Their bias towards the Titan are very obvious although they also do AMS. Clavell is on both and I believe he has the most objective opinion between AMS and Titan.

Just wanted to share where I stand with surgeon choice. Feedback welcome.