42 considering implant

[Gt1956]

Stepping back to look at the total picture. I had my gall bladder removed a little over 30 years ago. Laprascoptic surgery was just getting started. The surgery failed due to what I believe was not all the minature tools having been developed. So I was opened up for the conventional surgery. Even now I can get minor twinges of discomfort in the general area. Do I regret the surgery? No, this doesn't compare to the pain that I went through with a huge stone in there.
Now to the old guy advice. I was in my early 30's then. I believe that all surgeries have the potential for lingering side effects. Most surgeons will discuss the common known ones with you. In my case, having a gall bladder so hard that the tool couldn't grasp it to lift it wasn't a known risk.
If/when your surgeon talks to you about potential side effects. Listen carefully, ask questions.
To all of you. Have realistic expectations & good luck.

[sombrero]

I finally decided to go with the implant at age 43 after many years of frustration and varying success with pills and injections. Was definitely the right decision for me as intercourse was not really possible at the point I made the decision. It is not perfect but so much better than what my wife and I were going through before. Would echo the comments about working with a highly experienced surgeon.

[Dent4ever]

Thanks for all your replies, setting realistic expectations and not sugarcoating it. Questions and research is key and deciding if this is the right course for YOU. Hopefully tech and reliability evolves down the line too, but I am scared to death over getting my junk cut into and the recovery def inst a walk in the park from what Ive been reading here mostly.