So, I did it.

[BuffaloMaxx]

I have so much to say, but I need to start off with a massive massive thank you to this great community that helped me without knowing you helped me. I’ve been lurking on this board for at least 6 months reading/researching. So many of your diaries and helpful posts gave me the strength to pull the trigger on this terrifying procedure. The honesty, feelings and raw emotion many of you have shared is amazing. It’s not something men, particularly of a certain age, do. At 56 who exactly can you talk to about this? Someone that will actually understand and not judge. For me, that’s no one.

You folks pointed me to Dr. Eid who is fantastic. I thought I was going to puke in the waiting room prior to my first visit. I almost left, but once inside he so quickly put me at ease.

So here I lay in the Affina 24 hours post op. Still scared as hell that everything heals right and I don’t get an infection, but more importantly I have hope. Something I haven’t had in a long time. The last 10 years I’ve watched every facet of my life slowly deteriorate, but at the point i I scheduled my surgery things started trending up.

I came here just to post a thank you, but now with my account activated and writing this makes me want to open up more. Something I’ve never really done before. Drugs are taking over though and can’t keep my eyes open. I’m thinking I’ll do one of those journals that helped me so much. It may or may not help anyone else, but maybe it will help me process this.

Cheers!
Maxx

[AST2123]

Congrats BuffaloMaxx on your implant!
I think you did it the best possible way. You spent enough time reading and knowing all the details of the procedure, and chose one of the best surgeons in the field.
Wish you all the best.

[Jimmy1]

Congratulations!! I’m just like you in that I lurked on this board and read years worth of stories. The most important message I got was that I wasn’t alone. My best to you. Keep us posted on your recovery. I’m about 6 weeks since my implant. Still healing and haven’t been given ok to start cycling yet. We all heal our own way. My biggest piece I’d advise is to ice and rest. But always listen to your doctor most importantly. Hang in there. The first few days are the worst. My junk looked like a snowblower ran it over.

[45acp1911]

Welcome aboard BuffaloMaxx. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[BuffaloMaxx]

Thanks gents!! Laying in the back of the SUV while the wife is driving us home. This is going to be a rough 5 hours with the way she drives.

[cbinspok]

Lol, Maxx
Welcome to the biobros. You have the right attitude, Hope wife drives carfully ,,, Ice baby Ice.
Talk soon bro

[SteveSW]

Welcome to the brotherhood, BuffaloMaxx! This FT community of men basically got me through the implant decision making process, the preparation and recovery. I went into the surgery confident, well informed with most of my fears gone. Stay connected here and please write a journal...you never know when just a few words can help another man. Again, congratulations!

[tomas1]

Maxx, you did everything right so far.
When I first decided to use injections I started reading every post here on the subject.
I did say that getting an implant was a bridge too far, but horniness won out.

I immediately thought you should start a journal and it seems you may.
Your first post would be a good start to that?

Hope your recovery goes well in Buffalo.
I lived in Rochester for 10 years way back when.

[BuffaloMaxx]

I started to write a journal on the car ride, but it was a bit much for the phone and my large thumbs. I’ll fire up the laptop in the coming days. I appreciate support. You guys are like friends I never had. just kidding…kind of.

On another note, I had a potential serious issue with my catheter and called dr Eid on his cell. 4 hours later, no response. Not what I was expecting.

Ok, pain is real. Med time.

Cheers

[Cajun Jeff]

Congrats and welcome to the bionic club.