Funny Question

[Waynetho]

The AMS IPPs come with tubing, pump and reservoir pre- assembled. The Colopast has the surgeon use connectors for the tubing between the components. Thus, the surgeon has the theoretical opportunity to exercise more control over routing the tubing. I have never heard anyone comment on whether or not this is significant at all.

This is not always the case with AMS implants however. They are just as often assembled in situ rather that pre-assembled. My info card has separate stickers for the cylinders, pump and reservoir. There was no indication of pre-assembly in the notes or labels. I can easily palpate the quick connects for both the reservoir and the left cylinder in the left side of my penis.

[Bushpig]

I can feel my implant when flaccid and i generally need to adjust when i move from sitting to standing. When hard i can only feel the ends towards the tip of the tip of the glan if i press it.

[tomas1]

I could be wrong, but as I understand it, all the parts can't be preassembled. The saline has to be put in after the parts are installed. I'll check it out, but I believe that's right.

[Lost Sheep]

Thanks, Waynetho and Tomas1. I stand corrected. In my defense, I have not researched the products since my implant.

The AMS does have the option to come as separate components and be connected during surgery.

[rjdoan]

The AMS IPPs come with tubing, pump and reservoir pre- assembled. The Colopast has the surgeon use connectors for the tubing between the components. Thus, the surgeon has the theoretical opportunity to exercise more control over routing the tubing. I have never heard anyone comment on whether or not this is significant at all.

Since I am now exactly two weeks from getting my implant, is there anything I should discuss with my surgeon regarding this comment?

[AST2123]

OK, I've been lurking for a while--and I have appreciated the information provided on the board. As a result, I am scheduled to join the bionic brotherhood on February 12th. Dr Amin Herati of Johns Hopkins will be doing the surgery. I am very excited--but have one weird question that popped into my head this morning as I was relieving myself. The question: Will I be able to feel the cylinders and when I relieve myself? I don't know why I have the question, but I wondered. Thoughts?

I am grateful to this man. Dr. Amin Herati is the one who opened my eyes on implants. I hadn't even the tiniest idea of going for it before I met him. Wish you all the best!

[Lost Sheep]

The AMS IPPs come with tubing, pump and reservoir pre- assembled. The Colopast has the surgeon use connectors for the tubing between the components. Thus, the surgeon has the theoretical opportunity to exercise more control over routing the tubing. I have never heard anyone comment on whether or not this is significant at all.

Since I am now exactly two weeks from getting my implant, is there anything I should discuss with my surgeon regarding this comment?

If the tubing does not trouble you, no.

If you are curious, yes.

If you can trace the location of the tubing, maybe.

The surgeon works for you (and your insurance company) since you are the one paying. Never forget that. You are employing his skills and knowledge to keep your quality of life AND YOUR LIFE. Never forget that, either.

[tomas1]

I personally would ask for the cylinders and pump to be pre-connected. That would eliminate 2 potential chances for something to go wrong IMO.

[mike123]

I personally would ask for the cylinders and pump to be pre-connected. That would eliminate 2 potential chances for something to go wrong IMO.

Yes and no. It depends on the anatomy and the surgical procedure used. Preconnected tube can be too short to allow for good pump placement on some individuals.

[tomas1]

The tubing from cylinders come in a longer length for infra-pubic than for the peno-scrotal method. I don't buy that one or the other wouldn't work in 99% of cases, but hell, I'm in a bad mood and probably just being argumentative.