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Good Morning All:

First I want to say how much this Board has done for me as I prepare for my procedure scheduled for May 1. (It was originally scheduled for next week, but my urology surgeon is taking a month-long vacay and I'd rather have him fresh when we gets back! ) I've prepped by doing a ton of research including how I came to this decision. My favorite sources of info aside from my great urologist at the Cancer Institue where I was treated. has been Dr. Rena Malik, of course the great Dr. Clavell and a host of surgeons and urologists from leading university hospitals in the U.S. and Europe. So, I'm ready. I'm not nervous, or scared, or apprehensive at all. After what I've been through, I'm actually looking forward to getting "me" back.

So, here is my question/request. I see a lot of YouTube videos and discussion on this Board regarding post-op and having to keep your penis upwards towards the abdomen for the first six weeks and ways to accomplish this with special underwear, tighty whities, jock straps, etc. But nowhere can I find pics and/or videos of what this looks like in reality. What kind of underwear are you using and how is your penis and balls placed in the underwear. If any of you would be willing to share actual photos and/or videos of what this looks like, I believe you would be doing a great service to many of us on this Board. And, when I'm post-op, I will most certainly do that for others. Whaddya all think?

Not sure why some docs have you keep the penis pointing up for 6 weeks. I never was told that and let my penis hang down like always. It took a while for the cylinders to soften up to allow it to hang down my left leg easily and without soreness.
Underwear I use is cotton boxer briefs. For the first couple months I wore satin boxers to bed to make it easier to roll over without getting my penis tangled in undies.

I am post op day 8. Here is my experience with the immediate post op period r/t clothing.

First and foremost: follow your doc’s suggestions to the letter. Ask them how you should be pointing and for how long. Ask for suggestions about briefs and underwear for the immediate post op period.

The topic of underwear after implant is a common one here and if you haven’t already, search the implant section for the term undsrwear, briefs, and so on. You’ll find lots to read.

My doc told me that a jockstrap over my regular boxer briefs would likely be the most comfortable thing. He bandaged me pointing straight up towards my navel and that continues to be the most comfortable position 8 days later.

Guys here mentioned wearing an infant sock over the penis to keep it from rubbing against clothes. I have found that helps.

I found that the pump was rubbing the root of my penis inside my scrotum. Putting a gauze pad under and behind my balls/pump helps with that. You’ll have to figure out what hurts/feels good and adjust accordingly.



Infant sock and gauze pad.




Size XL jockstrap over my size medium boxer briefs. The larger pouch of the XL jockstrap allows the waist band to be worn high (looks rediculous I know). That way the penis is pointing straight up but isn’t pinched by the waistband of the jock.

Brands of underwear have been discussed here countless times. David Archey is the brand I saw mentioned most. Sepretec was mentioned quite a bit. Another fellow I talked with here swore by the brand Bamboo Cool. I bought 2 or 3 pair of each and when it’s time to move on from the briefs/jock combo I’ll try those and see what is best for the next phase. I suspect I’ll want support but not need the jock strap anymore.

GoodWord:

A million thank you's for your reply. I'm a fellow NYC'er

I plan on strictly taking my surgeon's advice. And...these suggestions and your pics are most appreciated!!!

You are welcome. I sent you a PM as well. Let me know if I can help.

vincentarpino, below is a link to a post in another thread regarding clothing that might be helpful. Good luck with things and let us know !

https://www.franktalk.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=26098&p=248186#p248186

- Chuck

vincentarpino wrote:What kind of underwear are you using and how is your penis and balls placed in the underwear.

Kodixx wrote:vincentarpino, below is a link to a post in another thread regarding clothing that might be helpful. Good luck with things and let us know !

https://www.franktalk.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=26098&p=248186#p248186

- Chuck

vincentarpino wrote:What kind of underwear are you using and how is your penis and balls placed in the underwear.

Thanks Chuck! Much appreciated!