FINDING RELESE VALVE ON COLOPLAST ?

[K9Sgt13]

HI
iM SOON TO BE A MEMBER 09/23/2026. CANT WAIT, MY ONLY PROBLEM IS, " HOW EASY IS IT TO FIND THE RELEASE ON THE COLOPLAST ? DR EID IS DOING THE PROCEDURE AND INSTRUCTS TO DEFLATE IT WITHIN 3 DAYS AND START CYCLING. SO IM JUST WONDERING HOW DIFFICULT IT WILL BE ? I DONT WANT TO FONDLE DOWN THERE JEOPARDIZING INFECTION WITH A INCISION JUST 3 DAYS OLD. ANY HELP ?

[swandive_xxx]

Depends which pump you get: classic bs the Touch model. I have the classic and it’s definitely a learn skill. No way could I have deflated myself at three days. Too painful. Even at two weeks, when my urologist deflated me, it’s not something I could have done on my own yet. Things were still very sensitive. That being said, I’m currently 4 weeks post-op and recovered quickly overall. Began cycling pain-free at 3.5 weeks. I’ve got a handle on using the pump now but still learning. It’s definitely a skill that requires practice.

[ElbowRoom]

I also have the classic pump, and I found it very easy. The bars are long and easy to find. The only trick is that you have to squeeze BOTH bars together, pinching the pump. Pushing on one bar won’t get you anywhere.

IIRC Dr. Eid prefers the Classic pump, so that’s probably what you’ll get (you can always request it, too). The Touch pump has a smaller round button that some have said is a challenge to find, but I don’t have personal experience with it.

[Old Guy]

The button is tough to find until you find it, then it becomes easy as can be. Took me several tries, but mainly it was the soreness and swelling that kept me searching. Make sure to ask doc if he can show you a model of the pump.
Best of luck!