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I'm a new guy to this board and posted this on the Introductions and Hellos section. It was suggested that I repost it here.

After being embarrassed and feeling humiliated for many years (felt like I wasn't really a man), I finally got the nerve to admit my impotence to my doctor. That was in 1995. He set me up with a urologist. After undergoing a variety of tests, the urologist installed an AMS Ultrex. How stupid of me to have not told my primary doctor of the problem many years earlier.

The first implant worked perfectly for about three and a half years - and changed my life in a most positive way - and I'm positive it broke because of my being so active. I plain wore it out. This second one lasted over fourteen years, but that is primarily because of its not being used much during the last eight years or so. Even with this lack of frequent activity right now, a third one will be implanted in the near future simply because I know how great it feels just knowing I'll be ready when the opportunities once again present themselves.

Guess I'm one of the fortunate ones who never did experience much post-operative pain. Uncomfortable for awhile? Sure. But painful? No.

FYI: Be sure to not use a riding mower during the first several weeks of getting a penile implant, as the vibration can cause the pump to migrate upwards. It may not happen with you, but it sure did with me.

Young guys need to know that implants do not last forever and will probably eventually need to be replaced. But as those of you who already have one know, it's well worth having it. Admitting my impotence to my physician, as it turns out, is one of the best decisions I ever made.

JerGeezer wrote:I'm a new guy to this board and posted this on the Introductions and Hellos section. It was suggested that I repost it here.

After being embarrassed and feeling humiliated for many years (felt like I wasn't really a man), I finally got the nerve to admit my impotence to my doctor. That was in 1995. He set me up with a urologist. After undergoing a variety of tests, the urologist installed an AMS Ultrex. How stupid of me to have not told my primary doctor of the problem many years earlier.

The first implant worked perfectly for about three and a half years - and changed my life in a most positive way - and I'm positive it broke because of my being so active. I plain wore it out. This second one lasted over fourteen years, but that is primarily because of its not being used much during the last eight years or so. Even with this lack of frequent activity right now, a third one will be implanted in the near future simply because I know how great it feels just knowing I'll be ready when the opportunities once again present themselves.

Guess I'm one of the fortunate ones who never did experience much post-operative pain. Uncomfortable for awhile? Sure. But painful? No.

FYI: Be sure to not use a riding mower during the first several weeks of getting a penile implant, as the vibration can cause the pump to migrate upwards. It may not happen with you, but it sure did with me.

Young guys need to know that implants do not last forever and will probably eventually need to be replaced. But as those of you who already have one know, it's well worth having it. Admitting my impotence to my physician, as it turns out, is one of the best decisions I ever made.

Hi JerGeezer, you have said that your second implant lasted fourteen years becouse you didn't use it too much. Could you say me how often did you use it? Thanks.

indy38 wrote:

JerGeezer wrote:I'm a new guy to this board and posted this on the Introductions and Hellos section. It was suggested that I repost it here.

After being embarrassed and feeling humiliated for many years (felt like I wasn't really a man), I finally got the nerve to admit my impotence to my doctor. That was in 1995. He set me up with a urologist. After undergoing a variety of tests, the urologist installed an AMS Ultrex. How stupid of me to have not told my primary doctor of the problem many years earlier.

The first implant worked perfectly for about three and a half years - and changed my life in a most positive way - and I'm positive it broke because of my being so active. I plain wore it out. This second one lasted over fourteen years, but that is primarily because of its not being used much during the last eight years or so. Even with this lack of frequent activity right now, a third one will be implanted in the near future simply because I know how great it feels just knowing I'll be ready when the opportunities once again present themselves.

Guess I'm one of the fortunate ones who never did experience much post-operative pain. Uncomfortable for awhile? Sure. But painful? No.

FYI: Be sure to not use a riding mower during the first several weeks of getting a penile implant, as the vibration can cause the pump to migrate upwards. It may not happen with you, but it sure did with me.

Young guys need to know that implants do not last forever and will probably eventually need to be replaced. But as those of you who already have one know, it's well worth having it. Admitting my impotence to my physician, as it turns out, is one of the best decisions I ever made.

Hi JerGeezer, you have said that your second implant lasted fourteen years becouse you didn't use it too much. Could you say me how often did you use it? Thanks.

Wow, 14 years, that's a long time. Your LGX is going on 5 years, good to hear. I use mine around pnce or twice a week.

Have you had implants for 22 years woow, have you lost lenght or you had any problem with the revisions?
Everything is ok with your implant actually?

Your post is encouraging. Knowing they last so long, and you can have a revision.
There is another thread that speaks doom and gloom.
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=8661&p=66688#p66688

So your post gives a lot of encouragement.
Glad you have done well, and are looking for number 3
TT

treetop wrote:Knowing they last so long, and you can have a revision.

I call my second one a "replacement" rather than a "revision," because nothing was done incorrectly with either implant.