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Here is my story. I had an accident when I was about 20 that resulted in me becoming completely impotent. In May of this year I opted to have the prosthetic surgery. I chose the AMS LGX to be implanted. My doctor informed me he implanted a total of 21 cm with 11 distal. I am almost 6 months post-op and am still experiencing a burning pain when inflate the device. I also have numbness in the glans still. I have read on other forum posts that some people have experienced growth and stretching throughout the entire first year. I have also read that people have experienced numbness that didn't subside until 6 to 9 months post-op. I have been very depressed because I am only 30 and have this device. My sex drive is practically non-existent and I have missed out on several opportunities to have girlfriends because of this issue. I did a great deal of research before I opted for the surgery. Everything I read basically praised the implant as a miracle cure. So far I have not felt this way. Has anyone had any similar experiences? I would greatly appreciate some feedback.

Welcome to Frank talk.

I'm 31 and also got my implant about 6 months ago.
I have not experience numbness in the glans, but I still have some pain when pumped to max after 45 min or so. This is getting better every month, but it's a slow process.
I try to pump my device every day and I think the pain is also a sign that the penile tissues are stretching.
just give it time and try to pump it up every day. You'll be fine.. The girls I have been with loved the implant.

I am sorry to hear that you are not happy with your implant. I also had my implant in May and still have some of the same sensations, although maybe to a lesser degree than you. I feel a little discomfort in the prostate area and also a bit of discomfort in the glans but that only happens if I pump up to the absolute max or stay inflated for several hours. The discomfort goes away when I deflate the prosthesis although if I have been pumped up for several hours the discomfort does continue for a while, maybe a day. I believe it is caused by the implant cylinders stretching out the cavernosa in both directions and I expect that some discomfort will continue for a while longer. The procedure is highly invasive and to still be feeling some effects does not surprise me. Most of the time, though, I don't even feel the components. I do not have numbness in the glans, maybe the opposite because if I accidentally bump my penis against something it is a bit startling

As for low sex drive, depression can certainly cause that. Medications such as most antidepressents, beta blockers etc etc can also cause low libido as well as low testosterone levels. I am speaking from experience here. Have you checked out your problems with a doc?

Despite the "growing pains" I am pleased with the result and the confidence I recovered. I hope you continue to heal quickly and can hang in there. It will be worth it in the end.