tried everything
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 1:49 am
Well, with the injections now failing and leaving me with a shrunken, curved penis, I'm thinking about an implant. I have been talking to the VA about approving the surgery and they said if it's approved, it would be paid for by them but performed by an outside doctor. They don't do surgery anymore at my VA hospital.
I don't have the insurance or cash to see several outside doctors to get other opinions. I remember having ED when I was in my 20's (once in awhile), but it has been serious for about 12 years. I'm 46 now. I am about 80 lbs overweight, I have type 2 diabetes and i'm on heart pills, cholesterol pills and blood pressure pills. 5 years ago, viagra worked like a charm. I was very happy and my girl was very happy. Then, it stopped working. (around the time i became diabetic and started taking all of the meds.)
A couple of months ago I had to travel for work and i stopped taking my meds regularly and would miss several days in a row for several weeks. During that time, I would get morning arousal, not quite wood but something was definitely going on there. Also, when a cute girl would walk by, I would get a semi erection. Now, because of the injections and the diabetes, my penis has shrunk drastically and it won't get erect no matter what. But, these arousals were new for me because I hadn't had them in years.
I have a family member who is a health nut and eats only natural and organic. He believes that if I could get off the meds, lose weight and be healthier overall, my erections would come back. He believes this 100%. My problem is, i've been overweight about 20 years and i've tried to be healthier but it hasn't happened.
1.) Should I make an all out attempt to lose the weight, get off the meds and see what happens?
2.) Should I pursue the implant path?
3.) Should I seek counsel from other doctors?
I know the decision is mine, i'm not looking for people to tell me what to do. But the VA doctors have said that they believe the implant is the only option. I saw a specialist in a men's clinic 6 months ago and his tri-mix didn't work and it caused more shrinkage problems for me. I just don't want to have the implant with out exploring all of the options, but I don't believe I have the willpower to lose the weight and get off the meds. I also don't have the money to pay specialists to give me other opinions.
I haven't had intercourse in 5 years or so. Obviously, I can't date and have a girlfriend right now because of ED and that has caused me depression and mood problems. But, I don't want to rush and do the implant and end up regretting it.
anyone with similar problems or advice?
I don't have the insurance or cash to see several outside doctors to get other opinions. I remember having ED when I was in my 20's (once in awhile), but it has been serious for about 12 years. I'm 46 now. I am about 80 lbs overweight, I have type 2 diabetes and i'm on heart pills, cholesterol pills and blood pressure pills. 5 years ago, viagra worked like a charm. I was very happy and my girl was very happy. Then, it stopped working. (around the time i became diabetic and started taking all of the meds.)
A couple of months ago I had to travel for work and i stopped taking my meds regularly and would miss several days in a row for several weeks. During that time, I would get morning arousal, not quite wood but something was definitely going on there. Also, when a cute girl would walk by, I would get a semi erection. Now, because of the injections and the diabetes, my penis has shrunk drastically and it won't get erect no matter what. But, these arousals were new for me because I hadn't had them in years.
I have a family member who is a health nut and eats only natural and organic. He believes that if I could get off the meds, lose weight and be healthier overall, my erections would come back. He believes this 100%. My problem is, i've been overweight about 20 years and i've tried to be healthier but it hasn't happened.
1.) Should I make an all out attempt to lose the weight, get off the meds and see what happens?
2.) Should I pursue the implant path?
3.) Should I seek counsel from other doctors?
I know the decision is mine, i'm not looking for people to tell me what to do. But the VA doctors have said that they believe the implant is the only option. I saw a specialist in a men's clinic 6 months ago and his tri-mix didn't work and it caused more shrinkage problems for me. I just don't want to have the implant with out exploring all of the options, but I don't believe I have the willpower to lose the weight and get off the meds. I also don't have the money to pay specialists to give me other opinions.
I haven't had intercourse in 5 years or so. Obviously, I can't date and have a girlfriend right now because of ED and that has caused me depression and mood problems. But, I don't want to rush and do the implant and end up regretting it.
anyone with similar problems or advice?