atul21 wrote:I consulted Dr. Clavell and Dr. Billy both virtually during this time. Both seemed to be excellent and great. But having deliberated between both I finally went ahead and have booked my surgery with Dr. Billy Cordon in Miami. My surgery is scheduled for the March 2nd. So one week out now.
It had been a huge roller coaster ride full of emotions and anxiety. Now I am just waiting to have this surgery done and move on.
There is no particular reason I chose Dr. Billy over Dr. Clavell. But I can list few differences between the two (and few with Dr. Eid) here-
1) Dr. Clavell leaves you inflated for 4-6 weeks against Dr. Cordon’s choice of 2 weeks.
2) Dr. Cordon wants that the patient comes for a 2 week follow up against no such requirement for Dr. Clavell.
3) Dr. Clavell gives general anaesthesia. Not sure about Dr. Cordon. I am assuming he gives spinal as he follows exact procedure of Dr. Eid.
4) Dr. Cordon offers you to stay one night at the hospital. Dr. Clavell does not.
5) I have read that Dr. Clavell patients have had to pull the pump to have a proper placement. Dr. Cordon mentioned no such thing will be needed after his surgery.
6) Both don’t leave any drain or catheter. This is different from Dr. Eid who discharges you with a catheter.
7) The sutures used by Dr. Billy are same as Dr. Eid for the inside. For outside he used different sutures. A patient does not have to go back to get those removed like in the case if Dr. Eid. Nit sure about Dr. Clavell.
8) Pump placement will be posterior for someone who is relatively young like me at 40. This is for both.
9) Dr. Clavell mention about the nerve block which will keep you pain free for 3-4 days. No such mention was done by Dr. Cordon.
In the end both were ready to give me a priority date and were sympathetic with my situation. I would be equally happy to have my surgery done from either of the 2. But since I can only choose 1, I have gone ahead with Dr. Billy. Now just waiting for the insurance approval.
Meanwhile Dr. Eid has started giving appointments again for Mid-April and May onwards. I tried to reach out to his office and even messaged him directly if he could accommodate me in March. But since that was not ab option I will try to seek a consult from him post my surgery with Dr. Billy and before I fly out.
I am happy to answer specific questions if any. I will also start a new journal about my surgery. I find that not much is available on FT about Dr. Billy Cordon and the members would be well served with more information. Specially because he is seen as one of the next best surgeon after Dr. Eid.
Regards,
Atul
Dr Cordone did my implant. 100% satisfaction. I found him through word of mouth and at the time had never heard of Franktalk.
I think the key is he focuses on penis reconstruction due to severe trauma. His practise is not soley dedicated to implants so he doesn't broadcast implants like some other high volume docs.
I also chose him based on attitude. He was clear, concise friendly but professional and answered all of my questions. I met with another Doc who specializes in very very high volume and I didn't feel comfortable with him, his attitude or "we can do this during your lunch hour." I also spoke to a number of patients and that helped me to decide which direction to go with.
Minimal discomfort, minimal bruising with Dr Cordon's procedure, I was cycling within 7 days, the scar is virtually invisible, no infection, a great care team both before, during surgery and after.
It just works. You have to be patient...everyone heals differently.
If you have questions, ping me. Joe
ED survivor 5 years. Tried pills, Gainswave, PRP, Bi-Mix/Tri Mix (worked 50% but very painful for 24 hours after injection.) 55 Gay - Single Titan Coloplast implanted June 1st, 2022, scrotal in Miami by Dr Billy Cordone..,very happy. Zero regrets
