Dr. Robert Cornell
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2015 5:38 pm
I was implanted on 6/29 by Dr. Robert Cornell in Houston. I read a large number of posts on this forum and others about the procedure and results before I made the decision. I have hypogonadism and was on testosterone enthanate in 1993. My wife and I wanted to have more kids so my urologist (not Cornell) switched my prescription to HCG 3 1 ccs per week. I was on HCG until 2001 when my twins were born. After their birth, I went on testosterone gel, first androgel 1% two packets per day and later a formulary testosterone gel created by Greenpark Pharmacy in Houston at 2 cc per day.
I was diagnosed with VL in 1999 and went on viagra, cialis, and trimix. Only trimix worked reliably at first. Then I had to go on super trimix and in 2015 quadmix with a cockring to get any results. I opted for an implant because I was concerned about scar tissue from years of injections and possible Peyronies disease.
Before I was diagnosed with VL, I was an avid penis pumper with an air pump. The doctor who diagnosed me said that medical science had not determined whether penis pumping was beneficial or harmful to guys with ED so I stopped. I looked up that doctor in 2013 on the web and he had published articles indicating that penis pumping was very helpful for guys with ED to prevent tissue shrinkage. Thus, I began to pump again first with water pumps and then with air pumps which I found more beneficial. I pumped for approximately 18 months before the surgery, one hour per day in 2 30 minute sessions. I never missed a day, even the day of the surgery. I also lost approximately 15 lbs in order to enable Dr. Cornell to size the implant properly for me.
Cornell examined me and said that he could use either Coloplast Titan or AMS CX, but that he preferred AMS because the chances for infection were lower than the Titan. He is very matter of fact and will tell you like it is and he is willing to spend time with you to answer any questions. He also stated that he could preserve my size with the AMS LGX. I opted for the AMS LGX. Presurgery I was 9" long and 6" girth, but could stretch to 9.25 in the VED. The surgery happened without any problems except that he had to put the reservoir on the left side of my lower abdomen. I had recent hernia repair surgery with tight mesh which prevented it from being placed in the normal location. I had minimal pain after the surgery and took tramadol for 10 days. Thereafter, I only used tylenol occasionally. He put the pump low in my scrotum and I have had no problems or pain pumping or deflating. I was able to pump even before he showed me how to pump. I would strongly recommend that anyone get a handgrip to strengthen your grip before the surgery. He also told me to keep the penis in the up position only until the scrotal scar healed to prevent rubbing and infection. I used the under armor boxer jock instead of the regular jock because the latter itched too much.
But I was so amazed that he was able to maintain my size. I am 8-3/4 length and 5.5 girth post surgery and with activation and continued use I can stretch to 9" x 6". He is truly amazing. The nurses and anesthesiologist at St. Joseph were very attentive at all times after the surgery. His office has been immediately responsive during the post operative period. I cannot imagine how my experience could have been better. I would strongly recommend him to any guy who is thinking about having this surgery.
I was diagnosed with VL in 1999 and went on viagra, cialis, and trimix. Only trimix worked reliably at first. Then I had to go on super trimix and in 2015 quadmix with a cockring to get any results. I opted for an implant because I was concerned about scar tissue from years of injections and possible Peyronies disease.
Before I was diagnosed with VL, I was an avid penis pumper with an air pump. The doctor who diagnosed me said that medical science had not determined whether penis pumping was beneficial or harmful to guys with ED so I stopped. I looked up that doctor in 2013 on the web and he had published articles indicating that penis pumping was very helpful for guys with ED to prevent tissue shrinkage. Thus, I began to pump again first with water pumps and then with air pumps which I found more beneficial. I pumped for approximately 18 months before the surgery, one hour per day in 2 30 minute sessions. I never missed a day, even the day of the surgery. I also lost approximately 15 lbs in order to enable Dr. Cornell to size the implant properly for me.
Cornell examined me and said that he could use either Coloplast Titan or AMS CX, but that he preferred AMS because the chances for infection were lower than the Titan. He is very matter of fact and will tell you like it is and he is willing to spend time with you to answer any questions. He also stated that he could preserve my size with the AMS LGX. I opted for the AMS LGX. Presurgery I was 9" long and 6" girth, but could stretch to 9.25 in the VED. The surgery happened without any problems except that he had to put the reservoir on the left side of my lower abdomen. I had recent hernia repair surgery with tight mesh which prevented it from being placed in the normal location. I had minimal pain after the surgery and took tramadol for 10 days. Thereafter, I only used tylenol occasionally. He put the pump low in my scrotum and I have had no problems or pain pumping or deflating. I was able to pump even before he showed me how to pump. I would strongly recommend that anyone get a handgrip to strengthen your grip before the surgery. He also told me to keep the penis in the up position only until the scrotal scar healed to prevent rubbing and infection. I used the under armor boxer jock instead of the regular jock because the latter itched too much.
But I was so amazed that he was able to maintain my size. I am 8-3/4 length and 5.5 girth post surgery and with activation and continued use I can stretch to 9" x 6". He is truly amazing. The nurses and anesthesiologist at St. Joseph were very attentive at all times after the surgery. His office has been immediately responsive during the post operative period. I cannot imagine how my experience could have been better. I would strongly recommend him to any guy who is thinking about having this surgery.
