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I'd like some Input I had my surgery done Friday. I was left partially inflated. I'd have NO pain if it weren't for a sharp shooting one on the left side which only occurs when I sit or cough. The pain subsides after I sit for a Minute. I'm thinking if I deflate a little that may help I guess I'll send the doc a note. I really thought the pain would be much worse I haven't any pain meds since I left Miami Saturday. It sure looks like this will be the ticket.

Congrats!!!!! Don't worry about inflation/deflation. Prob swelling anyway. Rest, heal..... Then go have fun!!!!!

Sounds normal, nothing to worry about. Congrats on your procedure.

And do you want to risk having problems later because you deflated soon enough? I wouldn't do it.

Listen to PFracture. There's a reason the implant is left partially inflated. Mainly to allow the tubes to keep the cavity open during healing. Leave it alone.

First, congratulations on your new Titan Touch Implant!
Your recovery seems perfectly normal.
Just follow the Doc's instructions and you should be fine.
I was implanted with the Titan in December 2007 and have been a Coloplast Patient Educator for the past 8 years.
My wife and I have been fully enjoying my Titan Implant for the past 8 years and counting.
Best of Luck.
Bob

I wouldn't touch it. My understanding is that it is left partially inflated so scar tissue won't form and prevent you from fully inflating later on.
Based upon what I have read and my own experience it sounds like your doctor took a fairly standard approach.
I strongly recommend patience.

Oh yeah . . . And congratulations! You will LOVE the Titan!

So how active were you guys a week after? My only pain is one on the left side the doctor said it was the reservoir. I'd sure like that to go away soon.

Not very active. I was stuck with a catheter for a week and then pretty wiped out for another week after. After that I slowly came back to normal. I have read that my recovery was slower than most.