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You got operated yesterday, how are you, went everything well? Many people here would like to hear from you. All the best, please keep us informed.

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Hope you're doing good buddy. Let us know. Prayers.
Donnie

strongagain wrote:You got operated yesterday, how are you, went everything well? Many people here would like to hear from you. All the best, please keep us informed.

Dr Shaw says the surgery went perfectly. Early reports say 18cm x 12mm LGX with 3cm Rear Tip. I uncertain if the 3 cm rear tip is the standard rear tip or 3cm Rear Tip Extenders.

100 ml/cc reservoir in my right side. I could tell it was there without feeling for it.

I am home in bed with ice between my legs with a scrotum the size of an orange, I am told. I cannot see it.

Postop inflation at 75% reduced to between 50% and 60% 24 hour later. Doctor deflated me the same visit as removing the catheter.

Foley catheter removal burned a little, as does urination, which is inproving.

WiFi at the hospital was nil, as as cell service, so I was cut off from all but land line telephone.

Right after surgery, the tip of myu penis felt like it had been stung by a bee. Several hours later it felt like it was caught in a vice. A nurse quipped "I can't relate." I replied, "Have you ever had a mamogram?" (She was far to young to have experienced it herself, but I am confident she has heard the tales of waomen having their bosoms squished in the mammogram vice.)

The crushing feeling was a little less after Dr. Shaw deflated me to under 60%. 75% was apparently a little too much. I am trying to strike a balance between wimpy and stoic to achieve the optimal outcome.

Thanks for all good wishes. Sincerely

Losr Sheep

There's gotta be something better than that damn Foley's catheter. When my wife (she's a physician) pulled it out (on day 1) that definitely got my attention. But that first pee was a truly memorable event! I had a tear in my eye. The next couple were also notable. I used two bags of frozen peas almost constantly for 4 days. I even slept with them. I'm on day 20 and, of course, I'm a lot better now. The jock strap was irritating the bottom of my dick, so I started wearing Jockey Elance briefs with a hole cut out in the front. Much better for me. I'm not due for activation for another two weeks. Every day I improve a little. It does get better.

TomW46 wrote:There's gotta be something better than that damn Foley's catheter. When my wife (she's a physician) pulled it out (on day 1) that definitely got my attention.

When I had my prostate biopsy, I had to have catheters inserted 3 times because I couldn't pee. Finally they sent me home with a catheter which got removed the next day. What an awful experience.
When I had my prostatectomy, I asked the surgeon if he could give me a supra-pubic catheter. Basically a tube going through my skin about 2 inches above the base of my penis right in to my bladder. Sounds gruesome, but it was awesome compared to the Foley.
Unfortunately, it can't be used with the implant surgery. I only had the Foley that time for about 12 hours, and I was pretty doped up the whole time.
Bob
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I hate those damn things

Lost sheep ---- I am so happy for you that surgery went well.

Also, I am thrilled that you have "made it to the other side"

The nights of worrying and heartache of decisions are now water under the bridge, and you will now face the glories of being bionic and of having this truly excellent surgical cure for ED.

Again, CONGRATS on making it to the other side; and thank you for all the extensive insightful posts that you have made on frank talk.

Hey LostSheep! When the Codeine or other pain killers wear off we'll be excited to hear more about how you're doing and your thoughts on the process you endured!
But while you're healing, take your time there's NO rush to get up and on the discussion boards. Take it slow hombre.

Wishing you all the best!!

Lost Sheep,
So happy to hear your surgery went well. Ice will be your friend for a while. The pain will subside and good things are in your future.

Greg