Anyone UK Had Implant with NHS?

[jasainuk]

Hi I also had implant done on nhs. Took 6 months to get it done once on the waiting list. I'm from Manchester but had it done in london by Ralph's team. I got to choose which model I wanted and I choose a Titan .
Stayed overnight and sent home deflated. Checkup 3 weeks later and shown how to pump.
Quite sore for 4 weeks , bloody miserable as it was quite stiff when flacid. Now much more comfortable
Now easy to inflate and sex is great . Wish I had done it years earlier .
Pm me if you need advice about referring to london

Excellent.

6 months is pretty good.

Yes. I wouldn't mind some advice about being referred to London. I will PM you.

Thank you for the great info, and glad to hear the main thing that sex is great (sex is mostly a major chore and disappointment for me as you probably know - it floors the self-esteem actually)

Thank you so much for replying.

[jasainuk]

No problem mate I'm happy to give back on here it's a massive help to all of us.
To answer you question it's been little over two years from the day I decided to see my doctor, got referred to a urologist who in turn referred me to my current urologist/surgeon.
6 Months of being made to take a full Sildanafil every other day to help slow the disease, £200+ on a prescription VED then made to try two injectables. One injectable did nothing and the next had some effect so I was sent away and told I had to try at least 8 injections before I could state my case. Unfortunately Brexit had caused a shortage and I was unable to get any for a couple of months but this didn't sway me I wasn't prepared to stick needles in my dick when your only damaging it more by doing by doing so and the implant would be the end result anyway.
As you probably know needles, temperatures, life spans etc made the injection's undesirable.
I had a couple but went back as soon as I was allowed and said I'd done loads and pleaded my case that they weren't for me. I was put straight in the list and here I am, it feels surreal now I have one it's still sinking in but in all honesty I'm exited about the future now and already feel more confident even if it's premature

Thanks Griffin. It's some journey, isn't it.

I've had ED problems for over 20 years, and nothing does it now.

I've been under the urology and urology nurse for a few years after pills wasn't working enough and gave me bad side effects for half a boner.
I got the VED from them, and while it is useful for about 15 minutes it's weird to get that out midway in foreplay, and it goes numb after about 15 minutes. It's a tool to use but you gotta get your dick in and get the deed done before it goes numb and hope I can feel what i should feel while having sex, and then keep in mind there is a 30-minute restriction.

I tried treatment in Thailand as well. It's Thailand where i got the doppler test done which found the cause, venous leakage,
as the UK just gave me pills and stuff.

I have the injectable stuff as well which gives me a 70% erection, but the blood leaves as i have the leakage.

I hope i haven't gotta go through any more pill's stuff. I know they won't work. The science of Venous leakage tells me that.

Great your journey has led you along the right path now and thank you very much for sharing with me. I will follow your case.

[jasainuk]

Hi,

I spent massive amount of time in research on this site over the years following my prostate removal through swelling -grapefruit rather than walnut- with aggressive cancer just starting so it saved me from a lot of misery.

I recently had a Boston scientific 3 piece implant at Bristol where a specialist centre is being set up with an experienced if not high volume surgical team.
My own dr said I would not get an implant as not funded, but guess as healthy 66 year old, I got lucky in the system.
Having tried all the various injections and pills recommended on this site, having been proactive, there was nothing else left.
It took another 9 months post acceptance onto waiting list.

I stated a preference for London, but it’s not feasible in the Trust scheme in U.K.
No choices offered, get what surgeon offers or nothing. No real information or aftercare comes with it. I contacted Boston U.K. myself for minimal post op info. Hospital didn’t know anything about frank talk or Perito blogs/website.

Having said that, my operation was as smooth as you could wish for. Out next day, telephone appointment after 6 weeks and 8 week face to face with specialist nurse to cycle when sent off, unless I -in bold- need to go back…..
8 weeks and you begin to appreciate that you are different, and begin to come to terms with the life change, as it is something you need to embrace not reject or regret.
NO going back.

I had no pain at 50% inflation apart from very slight discomfort in reservoir area on the pelvis, minimal swelling and bruising and walking outside day 3. Lot of bed rest for 10 days though.

Followed recommendations from here regarding pre and post preparation, vacuum pumping, disinfectant body wash, pee bottle (2 litre juice carton), jock strap, unneeded painkillers etc etc. Extra wound covers, even extra adhesive, were rubbish from pharmacies!!
Still popping back for reassurance, thanks everyone.

Definitely now a show not grow as you maintain length, so guess little difference over one or 3 piece in that respect. Separatec underwear and Enhancement swimwear now standard. Old is tight and uncomfortable.Trousers, yet to find anything I like.

I’m definitely a happy chappy now. Best thing ever.
Yes you are aware it’s there. No getting away from it.
No hiding it from anyone when in play, unless it’s just wham bam thank you ma’am.
And you definitely have to show your bulge off.

Not found a particularly quick and easy or ‘comfortable’ way to pump yet either as pump might be a fraction high with no slack movement.

Have you looked at Prostate Cancer U.K. forum. A little info there.

End note. Shortly before my op, a patient DID NOT follow advice and pumped early. Result, implant exiting the glans!!

Apologies. I missed replying to your post and i thought i had.

Thank you so much for shaving your experience and im glad you have found the solution and it's working.

Thanks for the warning about the guy pumping too early. Feel sorry for that guy as I'm sure i would want to see the thing work asap.

I did look at some point in the UK prostate cancer forum, but when i found the forum its just helped with everything. This place is a real gem compared to anything on the net. I will have another look there though, thanks.

I lived in Brizzle for about seven years. Great city, especially in the summer.

Thanks again.