Its in... Mid 30s implanted with Rigicon Infla10 AX on NHS UK

[splitpeach]

Well, I've done it. I was still doubting right up until I went under. I was a backup patient on a surgery list and ended up letting myself float towards it.

22cm + 1cm RTE.

Maybe for the revision down the line I can make the standard 24cm

Now out of surgery I'm now certain I made the right choice. Which is a relief. Surgeon discovered some fibrosis from years of injections. So definitely the right call now. Maybe even an argument I should have done it sooner. But I only wanted it put in by David Ralph and wanted a Rigicon, so this was the soonest it could be.

Because of the fibrosis they had some work getting the Rigicon chambers in as they're big and so had to do a few passes with dilation.

I was going through it yesterday in deciding what to do and now am so relieved to know that I really made the right choice.

Thanks to everyone for your encouragement and support amid my frantic postings of late!

And I have to say that the NHS is great. Ive just received a brand new top of the line implant and £20k surgery from one of the best specialists in the world.... For free.

Nurses are lovely, hospital is clean and modern (at least this one is!). No suspicion that I've been pushed for a surgery I may not have needed or for a particular device the department has any incentive to promote. Strict standards from one of the largest organisation in the world so plenty of safeguarding and compliance and no having to wrestle with any insurance company at any point or worry about any premium increase or having to stay in a job I hate for the healthcare plan.

Americans (and others), don't let anyone tell you that free universal healthcare is a bad idea. If you can afford to wait for elective care (and admittedly wait times are huge on NHS) and can take a bit of a self sufficient approach to your treatment, then even if you can afford going private I'd still recommend NHS.

[Kodixx]

splitpeach, congrats on a successful procedure, and welcome to the bionic brotherhood ! Look forward to hearing more about your journey

- Chuck

Well, I've done it. I was still doubting right up until I went under. I was a backup patient on a surgery list and ended up letting myself float towards it.

[richard_goes_bionic]

welcome brother, smooth and fast recovery.

[Lawrence13]

Well, I've done it. I was still doubting right up until I went under. I was a backup patient on a surgery list and ended up letting myself float towards it.

22cm + 1cm RTE.

Maybe for the revision down the line I can make the standard 24cm

Now out of surgery I'm now certain I made the right choice. Which is a relief. Surgeon discovered some fibrosis from years of injections. So definitely the right call now. Maybe even an argument I should have done it sooner. But I only wanted it put in by David Ralph and wanted a Rigicon, so this was the soonest it could be.

Because of the fibrosis they had some work getting the Rigicon chambers in as they're big and so had to do a few passes with dilation.

I was going through it yesterday in deciding what to do and now am so relieved to know that I really made the right choice.

Thanks to everyone for your encouragement and support amid my frantic postings of late!

And I have to say that the NHS is great. Ive just received a brand new top of the line implant and £20k surgery from one of the best specialists in the world.... For free.

Nurses are lovely, hospital is clean and modern (at least this one is!). No suspicion that I've been pushed for a surgery I may not have needed or for a particular device the department has any incentive to promote. Strict standards from one of the largest organisation in the world so plenty of safeguarding and compliance and no having to wrestle with any insurance company at any point or worry about any premium increase or having to stay in a job I hate for the healthcare plan.

Americans (and others), don't let anyone tell you that free universal healthcare is a bad idea. If you can afford to wait for elective care (and admittedly wait times are huge on NHS) and can take a bit of a self sufficient approach to your treatment, then even if you can afford going private I'd still recommend NHS.

Congrats man. I’m in my 30’s and I’m 14 days away from my surgery. I too have the injection scar tissue. It’s really inspiring seeing another younger man face the fear of doing this. Wish you a speedy recovery. I’ll be soon to follow.

[JohnnyBorg]

Well, I've done it. I was still doubting right up until I went under. I was a backup patient on a surgery list and ended up letting myself float towards it.

22cm + 1cm RTE.

Maybe for the revision down the line I can make the standard 24cm

Now out of surgery I'm now certain I made the right choice. Which is a relief. Surgeon discovered some fibrosis from years of injections. So definitely the right call now. Maybe even an argument I should have done it sooner. But I only wanted it put in by David Ralph and wanted a Rigicon, so this was the soonest it could be.

Because of the fibrosis they had some work getting the Rigicon chambers in as they're big and so had to do a few passes with dilation.

I was going through it yesterday in deciding what to do and now am so relieved to know that I really made the right choice.

Thanks to everyone for your encouragement and support amid my frantic postings of late!

And I have to say that the NHS is great. Ive just received a brand new top of the line implant and £20k surgery from one of the best specialists in the world.... For free.

Nurses are lovely, hospital is clean and modern (at least this one is!). No suspicion that I've been pushed for a surgery I may not have needed or for a particular device the department has any incentive to promote. Strict standards from one of the largest organisation in the world so plenty of safeguarding and compliance and no having to wrestle with any insurance company at any point or worry about any premium increase or having to stay in a job I hate for the healthcare plan.

Americans (and others), don't let anyone tell you that free universal healthcare is a bad idea. If you can afford to wait for elective care (and admittedly wait times are huge on NHS) and can take a bit of a self sufficient approach to your treatment, then even if you can afford going private I'd still recommend NHS.

Best of luck in your recovery and welcome to the brotherhood!

[splitpeach]

Thanks all. Was not an easy decision at all but this forum was a big help... Now the recovery begins!

[splitpeach]

Well, I've done it. I was still doubting right up until I went under. I was a backup patient on a surgery list and ended up letting myself float towards it.

22cm + 1cm RTE.

Maybe for the revision down the line I can make the standard 24cm

Now out of surgery I'm now certain I made the right choice. Which is a relief. Surgeon discovered some fibrosis from years of injections. So definitely the right call now. Maybe even an argument I should have done it sooner. But I only wanted it put in by David Ralph and wanted a Rigicon, so this was the soonest it could be.

Because of the fibrosis they had some work getting the Rigicon chambers in as they're big and so had to do a few passes with dilation.

I was going through it yesterday in deciding what to do and now am so relieved to know that I really made the right choice.

Thanks to everyone for your encouragement and support amid my frantic postings of late!

And I have to say that the NHS is great. Ive just received a brand new top of the line implant and £20k surgery from one of the best specialists in the world.... For free.

Nurses are lovely, hospital is clean and modern (at least this one is!). No suspicion that I've been pushed for a surgery I may not have needed or for a particular device the department has any incentive to promote. Strict standards from one of the largest organisation in the world so plenty of safeguarding and compliance and no having to wrestle with any insurance company at any point or worry about any premium increase or having to stay in a job I hate for the healthcare plan.

Americans (and others), don't let anyone tell you that free universal healthcare is a bad idea. If you can afford to wait for elective care (and admittedly wait times are huge on NHS) and can take a bit of a self sufficient approach to your treatment, then even if you can afford going private I'd still recommend NHS.

Congrats man. I’m in my 30’s and I’m 14 days away from my surgery. I too have the injection scar tissue. It’s really inspiring seeing another younger man face the fear of doing this. Wish you a speedy recovery. I’ll be soon to follow.

Thanks very much. If there's injection scar tissue then you're definitely making the right choice to do it now. I only found that out post op which was a huge relief. No doubt in my mind at all now! Good luck with it!

[LGXDownunder]

Well, I've done it. I was still doubting right up until I went under. I was a backup patient on a surgery list and ended up letting myself float towards it.

Americans (and others), don't let anyone tell you that free universal healthcare is a bad idea. If you can afford to wait for elective care (and admittedly wait times are huge on NHS) and can take a bit of a self sufficient approach to your treatment, then even if you can afford going private I'd still recommend NHS.

Congratulations splitpeach, and welcome to the bionic brotherhood . I know you wrestled with the decision and it's great to know you believe you made the right choice. You can now relax and lean into the recovery phase.

I think free universal healthcare is a great idea but I wish our version of the NHS (Australian Medicare) was far better. In principal it's similar but way underfunded and toxically bureaucratic to the point of ridicule (which is where a disproportionate amount of funds go). I didn't even investigate it for my implant as I have never heard of anyone getting a penile implant that way. I doubt they would even consider it, although it does exist on their item schedule and eventually I received a trivial Medicare rebate for my private surgery. So in theory I guess it's possible. But waiting lists for any "elective" surgery are horrendous. We had friends wait for years with chronic pain and impaired mobility to get essential hip and knee replacements. Sure it was free but I'm not convinced the amount of pain and suffering was worth it. Emergency healthcare is a different story and that part of the system seems to work although it's under constant strain. About 18 months ago my wife had an emergency appendectomy at our local public hospital after being transported there by ambulance paramedics. No cost whatsoever.

[splitpeach]

Well, I've done it. I was still doubting right up until I went under. I was a backup patient on a surgery list and ended up letting myself float towards it.

Americans (and others), don't let anyone tell you that free universal healthcare is a bad idea. If you can afford to wait for elective care (and admittedly wait times are huge on NHS) and can take a bit of a self sufficient approach to your treatment, then even if you can afford going private I'd still recommend NHS.

Congratulations splitpeach, and welcome to the bionic brotherhood . I know you wrestled with the decision and it's great to know you believe you made the right choice. You can now relax and lean into the recovery phase.

I think free universal healthcare is a great idea but I wish our version of the NHS (Australian Medicare) was far better. In principal it's similar but way underfunded and toxically bureaucratic to the point of ridicule (which is where a disproportionate amount of funds go). I didn't even investigate it for my implant as I have never heard of anyone getting a penile implant that way. I doubt they would even consider it, although it does exist on their item schedule and eventually I received a trivial Medicare rebate for my private surgery. So in theory I guess it's possible. But waiting lists for any "elective" surgery are horrendous. We had friends wait for years with chronic pain and impaired mobility to get essential hip and knee replacements. Sure it was free but I'm not convinced the amount of pain and suffering was worth it. Emergency healthcare is a different story and that part of the system seems to work although it's under constant strain. About 18 months ago my wife had an emergency appendectomy at our local public hospital after being transported there by ambulance paramedics. No cost whatsoever.

Thanks LGXDownUnder. Yeah I was nervous I was making the wrong choice at this age so big relief to know it was necessary.

I'm not sure about Aussie Medicare. I would have expected it to be better than the UK like most other things. Like I say, if you know how to do your research, fight your own corner, be active in pursuing treatment and don't mind serious wait times then I think the NHS is amazing.

The problem is the abuse and over-use and, unfortunately, higher influx of people. People don't appreciate it. I'm ashamed to say as a younger man I didn't either. I missed appointments and generally took it for granted. Only when you see abroad the alternative do you begin to have some gratitude.

It can work. But it needs to be stripped back. Too many people with unhealthy lifestyles, too many unserious treatments (some may even argue a penile implant should not qualify for free healthcare), too many high earners at the top doing nothing and sadly, controversially too much immigration with high healthcare demands.

I just can't get over the level of treatment and care I've had for absolutely free and no barriers or hoops to jump through. Amazing.

[SWorks17]

Congratulations Splitpeach! Welcome to the Bionic Brotherhood

Follow your doctors protocols, heal up and start using your new Bionic Weapon

Your Bionic Brother in Texas
SWorks