Implant + TEP procedure Journal - 34yr old Australian

[aussiePeyronies]

Hey guys, I am going to try and make this my last post for a while, I don't want to obsess over every little thing that happens with this implant. I just want to leave it to heal now. Some updates below

Auto Inflation

The device still auto-inflates, I deflate it after cycling about 2-3 times then point it up in my pants. I noticed, when pointed up it does not auto-inflate. I will continue to do this for probably another month, maybe more.

Pain after orgasm

This seems to have subsided substantially.

Deflated/Erect Angle

As advised in my post above, as I have started to tuck my deflated flaccid up, my erect and flaccid angle has also moved up. This is great for my erect penis, but in terms of comfort and continuing life with a flaccid that sticks out, things are not so good.

I have read people on FT, also Merrix journal, where they started to tuck their flaccid down in tight clothes and go to the gym or the pool, and it had no affect on their erect angle. Then I have read the opposite, where some people ended up with an erect angle that was below 3 o clock. I am just leaving it as is for now, tucking it up and doing what I can.

Erect slant

Sometimes my erect penis is completely straight, pointing up. Sometimes it is slanted. This could be from laying down in different positions. I am really not sure, I just know that sometimes I inflate to cycle and the penis is erect but slanted, other times, it is completely straight.

Peyronies curve

The curve when erect is completely gone. However, when flaccid, my penis seems to have taken the shape of my peyronies curve/twist. It twists to the left. When inflating to cycle, it kind of inflates by untwisting and going up (if that makes sense). No idea why this is or whether it will improve. Either way, it doesn't make a big difference, just affects comfort at the moment.

Length/girth

I have not measured, I just don't want to obsess over these things. I will probably measure at the end of May and report back. I do feel like visually it has gained some length and girth, but time will tell.

Engorgement

I seem to have some engorgement. I did need Viagra, pre-implant. I would prefer not to have to use it now. But, when I am ready to test the device out more, I will check and report back. The natural engorgement does add more of a round shape. Without engorgement, the device can be very flat, rectangular and hard like a stick (I assume that would be very uncomfortable for a vagina). This is something, I was not aware of going into the implant surgery. I thought, getting the implant there would be no need for viagra/cialis. So, something to be aware of for others, you may still need to use pills.

How I am Mentally

I am struggling. It has been 3 months, I thought I would be back to the gym by now, I am very limited in what I can do. I have to tuck my penis up and walk around everywhere which is very uncomfortable. I haven't even had a haircut in about 3 months. Looking forward to finally getting back to normal life soon.

I will log in every now and then and check messages incase anyone needs some help or advice.

J

[aussiePeyronies]

Just wanted to add this:


Dent and Flaccid curve/twist

There's a Dent on the left, my flaccid penis, will sit to the left comfortably, but will not move to the right. If I try to move it to the right, there is some pain and it will not lean onto my leg, it will point out.

There seems to be a dog ear on the right side which is painful, it sort of sticks out, almost like it's balancing out the left side of the dent. One side is dented, other side sticks out (hope that makes sense).

In the pic you can see the dent on the left, this is mostly prominent when flaccid. When, erect, it is not really noticeable. When inflating, the penis sort of inflates by untwisting, if that makes sense.

This is rather uncomfortable, but I guess, I can live with it. I intend for it to straighten out, so I can tuck it down comfortably. At this point, I just don't know what to expect. I feel like leaving all this and just coming back in a few months to see what happens.

I know Merrix in his journal talks about a flaccid which mimics his peyronies curve (this is exactly what is happening). I need to re-read his journal and see what happened.

For anyone reading this, just remember, your erect curve may be cured, but you may have to deal with an uncomfortable flaccid curve. Will this improve? I really hope so. I am so done with all of this.

If anyone has any ideas or theories on how this will end up, very interested to know. Especially if any of the peyronies guys have experienced this before.

J

[aussiePeyronies]

ErectAngle

This is my current erect angle, I estimate around 2 o clock maybe higher.

The funny thing is, this improved recently, as I started to deflate fully and tuck my penis up in my pants more. I guess this means that my crus has not fully healed.

Things are looking okay, just hanging in there. I think patience is key.

J

[aussiePeyronies]

Hey guys,

I have some great news. I spoke to my surgeon yesterday. He was just amazing, he listened to everything I said and advised the following:

Auto-inflation issue

My surgeon advised that:

- it could be true auto-inflation;
- it could be the graft around the left side of the penis (I had a curve to the left), is what I am feeling as there is less tissue there. So, it looks like it's more deflated on the left, but really it's just I am feeling it through the graft;
- it could be an issue with the titan deflate valve.

He was very kind and empathetic about this issue, he also explained it a lot better and in a lot more detail than I have. Towards the end of the conversation he advised that it did sound like true auto-inflation, and that he can do a minor surgery and fill the reservoir up to fix it.

Pump too high issue

I am not sure if I journaled about it, but my pump is a bit high and in front of the testicles. It is causing discomfort. It would also would hit a woman's body in certain positions during sex.

My surgeon was very honest and straight up about this. He advised that, because I had a sub-coronal incision, pump placement is quite difficult. He advised that, this will most likely stay the same, but he can do a minor surgery together to fix the auto-inflation and the pump. He will add tubing to the pump and lower it to a more comfortable position.

Other

My surgeon advised that the pain after orgasm will improve, so will the pain that I am having in the tips of the cylinders in the glans. This is due to being oversized.

He agreed to do the revision surgery for FREE, I am very happy about this. He will not charge gap.

I also requested the scrotal web procedure, I believe they remove the scrotal web and do a tuck, to give the illusion that the penis is bigger. It's just a cosmetic procedure.

Please note

I think the past few weeks, I have been very stressed. I really should have just spoken to my surgeon. I can confidently say that my surgeon is very knowledgeable, empathetic, kind and helpful. I avoided contacting him, as I didn't think he would be able to help from another state, but I was wrong. He was extremely helpful, gave me all the possible reasons for what was going on. He also didn't try to hide or cover anything up and just told me straight up what could be happening. And, he agreed not to charge for the revision!

A few weeks ago when I was stressing about having an infection and was under the impression that the surgeons here wouldn't be able to help much. I admit, I was wrong. I am sure if I had called my surgeons office interstate, he would have made the time to see me and talk to me.

I am calling in tomorrow to book in the revision, so, I will be travelling interstate again to get the auto-inflation and pump fixed, as well as the scrotal web/tuck procedure.

Squeak issue with pump

One great thing that has happened, and I have purposefully waited a while before journaling about it so I could be sure, the pump no longer squeaks!

I feel like the pump moved around or changed positions. I can now pump discreetly, quietly, as fast as I want. It will only squeak maybe when trying to force in a few pumps towards the end.

This makes me so happy!!

Cycling/gains

Still cycling 2 x 1 hour sessions a day. I can visually tell that I have gained some girth and length. I also put my finger around my shaft and can tell some girth has improved. I will measure at the end of May and report back with pics.

Thanks guys, I feel so much better now knowing that these issues can be fixed and also having the great support of my surgeon interstate. I will be preparing to travel and to have another surgery within the next few weeks.

If anyone has any experience with the scrotal web/tuck procedure please let me know.

J

[drayan123]

Hey guys,

I have some great news. I spoke to my surgeon yesterday. He was just amazing, he listened to everything I said and advised the following:

Auto-inflation issue

My surgeon advised that:

- it could be true auto-inflation;
- it could be the graft around the left side of the penis (I had a curve to the left), is what I am feeling as there is less tissue there. So, it looks like it's more deflated on the left, but really it's just I am feeling it through the graft;
- it could be an issue with the titan deflate valve.

He was very kind and empathetic about this issue, he also explained it a lot better and in a lot more detail than I have. Towards the end of the conversation he advised that it did sound like true auto-inflation, and that he can do a minor surgery and fill the reservoir up to fix it.

Pump too high issue

I am not sure if I journaled about it, but my pump is a bit high and in front of the testicles. It is causing discomfort. It would also would hit a woman's body in certain positions during sex.

My surgeon was very honest and straight up about this. He advised that, because I had a sub-coronal incision, pump placement is quite difficult. He advised that, this will most likely stay the same, but he can do a minor surgery together to fix the auto-inflation and the pump. He will add tubing to the pump and lower it to a more comfortable position.

Other

My surgeon advised that the pain after orgasm will improve, so will the pain that I am having in the tips of the cylinders in the glans. This is due to being oversized.

He agreed to do the revision surgery for FREE, I am very happy about this. He will not charge gap.

I also requested the scrotal web procedure, I believe they remove the scrotal web and do a tuck, to give the illusion that the penis is bigger. It's just a cosmetic procedure.

Please note

I think the past few weeks, I have been very stressed. I really should have just spoken to my surgeon. I can confidently say that my surgeon is very knowledgeable, empathetic, kind and helpful. I avoided contacting him, as I didn't think he would be able to help from another state, but I was wrong. He was extremely helpful, gave me all the possible reasons for what was going on. He also didn't try to hide or cover anything up and just told me straight up what could be happening. And, he agreed not to charge for the revision!

A few weeks ago when I was stressing about having an infection and was under the impression that the surgeons here wouldn't be able to help much. I admit, I was wrong. I am sure if I had called my surgeons office interstate, he would have made the time to see me and talk to me.

I am calling in tomorrow to book in the revision, so, I will be travelling interstate again to get the auto-inflation and pump fixed, as well as the scrotal web/tuck procedure.

Squeak issue with pump

One great thing that has happened, and I have purposefully waited a while before journaling about it so I could be sure, the pump no longer squeaks!

I feel like the pump moved around or changed positions. I can now pump discreetly, quietly, as fast as I want. It will only squeak maybe when trying to force in a few pumps towards the end.

This makes me so happy!!

Cycling/gains

Still cycling 2 x 1 hour sessions a day. I can visually tell that I have gained some girth and length. I also put my finger around my shaft and can tell some girth has improved. I will measure at the end of May and report back with pics.

Thanks guys, I feel so much better now knowing that these issues can be fixed and also having the great support of my surgeon interstate. I will be preparing to travel and to have another surgery within the next few weeks.

If anyone has any experience with the scrotal web/tuck procedure please let me know.

J

Are you having ur implant replaced ?

[aussiePeyronies]

Hey guys,

I have some great news. I spoke to my surgeon yesterday. He was just amazing, he listened to everything I said and advised the following:

Auto-inflation issue

My surgeon advised that:

- it could be true auto-inflation;
- it could be the graft around the left side of the penis (I had a curve to the left), is what I am feeling as there is less tissue there. So, it looks like it's more deflated on the left, but really it's just I am feeling it through the graft;
- it could be an issue with the titan deflate valve.

He was very kind and empathetic about this issue, he also explained it a lot better and in a lot more detail than I have. Towards the end of the conversation he advised that it did sound like true auto-inflation, and that he can do a minor surgery and fill the reservoir up to fix it.

Pump too high issue

I am not sure if I journaled about it, but my pump is a bit high and in front of the testicles. It is causing discomfort. It would also would hit a woman's body in certain positions during sex.

My surgeon was very honest and straight up about this. He advised that, because I had a sub-coronal incision, pump placement is quite difficult. He advised that, this will most likely stay the same, but he can do a minor surgery together to fix the auto-inflation and the pump. He will add tubing to the pump and lower it to a more comfortable position.

Other

My surgeon advised that the pain after orgasm will improve, so will the pain that I am having in the tips of the cylinders in the glans. This is due to being oversized.

He agreed to do the revision surgery for FREE, I am very happy about this. He will not charge gap.

I also requested the scrotal web procedure, I believe they remove the scrotal web and do a tuck, to give the illusion that the penis is bigger. It's just a cosmetic procedure.

Please note

I think the past few weeks, I have been very stressed. I really should have just spoken to my surgeon. I can confidently say that my surgeon is very knowledgeable, empathetic, kind and helpful. I avoided contacting him, as I didn't think he would be able to help from another state, but I was wrong. He was extremely helpful, gave me all the possible reasons for what was going on. He also didn't try to hide or cover anything up and just told me straight up what could be happening. And, he agreed not to charge for the revision!

A few weeks ago when I was stressing about having an infection and was under the impression that the surgeons here wouldn't be able to help much. I admit, I was wrong. I am sure if I had called my surgeons office interstate, he would have made the time to see me and talk to me.

I am calling in tomorrow to book in the revision, so, I will be travelling interstate again to get the auto-inflation and pump fixed, as well as the scrotal web/tuck procedure.

Squeak issue with pump

One great thing that has happened, and I have purposefully waited a while before journaling about it so I could be sure, the pump no longer squeaks!

I feel like the pump moved around or changed positions. I can now pump discreetly, quietly, as fast as I want. It will only squeak maybe when trying to force in a few pumps towards the end.

This makes me so happy!!

Cycling/gains

Still cycling 2 x 1 hour sessions a day. I can visually tell that I have gained some girth and length. I also put my finger around my shaft and can tell some girth has improved. I will measure at the end of May and report back with pics.

Thanks guys, I feel so much better now knowing that these issues can be fixed and also having the great support of my surgeon interstate. I will be preparing to travel and to have another surgery within the next few weeks.

If anyone has any experience with the scrotal web/tuck procedure please let me know.

J

Are you having ur implant replaced ?

No, most likely refill the reservoir and pump placement changed. Not 100% sure yet, have to wait till physical consult.

[aussiePeyronies]

Update 14 Weeks post surgery - Possible revision surgery required

Revision

Auto-Inflation

Spoke to my surgeon, they have me booked for possible revision on the 11th July. The device seems to auto-inflate quite a bit which is stopping me from living my life, it's also causing me a lot of discomfort. There is also pain where the dog ear is, and because the device is partially inflated, the dog ear sort of points out and causes this poking pain/sensation on the skin of my shaft.

The auto-inflation could be caused from the fact that I was partially inflated for 5 weeks, or it could also be that I was not properly deflating for a while. I really don't know and I just want to get it fixed and move on.

Pump placement

The pump is awkwardly placed, it's sort of high up, pointing up, on an angle, with the deflate valve lower and behind than the pump. It's quite uncomfortable. It can be uncomfortable sitting. This is also something that is to be fixed in revision surgery.

My surgeon advised, he can make an incision in the scrotum and overfill the reservoir (assuming auto-inflation is due to a reservoir issue and not the deflate valve) to fix the auto-inflation issue, and add tubing for better pump placement. This will not require a full revision (I will still have the same device).

I have tried to get the surgery moved forward, but unfortunately, my surgeon is away on holiday. He is writing a referral to a surgeon in my state who may be able to do the surgery quicker. For anyone reading this, I would just like to re-iterate how choosing a surgeon in your state, can make a difference in situations like these. If my surgeon was in my state I would have seen him earlier, and I am sure he would have taken the time out to see me earlier. Atm, I think my surgeon is also concerned making me fly interstate in this state of pain/discomfort when there is a chance he physically examines me and decides a revision is not warranted.

Length/girth

I have gained some length back. I'm at about 6.3 inches, which is very close to my pre-operation length of 6.5 inches. The girth has improved as well, I have not measured girth. Measuring can be complicated as, I have measured at 100% inflation which is impractical for sex. I have a pic but it is on my phone, I'll upload it later in the week. Have been trying to stay off these forums as sometimes they just remind me more of my symptoms and the fact that I am not fully healed.

I will do up another post with pictures of length, girth and shape (oval, cylindrical) at different levels of inflation. This will show what is most practical to use for sex. As an example, at 80% inflation the device takes a nice round shape, however, at 90% there is more length, girth and rigidity but the device is more oval shaped.

I am cycling usually twice a day for 1hr each session. Sometimes I will skip when I have pain, and sometimes I will only do 1 session. On average, lately, it has been 1hr x 2 sessions 3 days a week, 1 hr x 1 session 2 days a week, no sessions/rest 2 days a week. I have cut down on cycling due to pain and discomfort.

Auto-inflation

As advised in the intro to this post, the auto-inflation issue is still happening. I deflate 5 times a day and tuck my penis up to stop it from auto-inflating. As soon as my penis is down, it will inflate about 20% within 30 minutes. I can also feel the tubing on the left, as in it crinkles and moves, but on the right it is rigid and hard. This could either be that the left side is deflating more than the right or that I am feeling the left side through the graft. I feel that, the left side is simply deflating more. Either way, if I deflate as much as I can, press the pump to lock the valve, then leave it out (not tucked up), within 30m it will inflate and I can no longer feel the cylinders.

I will know better when I see one of the surgeons.

Erection Angle

The erection angle was looking good in one of my earlier posts. Unfortunately, I can only maintain that angle if I keep my penis tucked up 24/7 (which causes a lot of pain, possibly because I cannot keep the device fully deflated). Last week, I have been leaving my penis out, there may be some slight downwards pressure on it when wearing loose clothes (from trackies). I've noticed my erection angle when fully pumped is slightly above 3 o clock. This may improve slightly if I was engorged.

I can't do much about this, if I tuck my penis up, there is pain, tuck down, pain. If I leave it out, it sticks out as it is always partially inflated. My only option is to leave it out as much as possible and not wear tight clothes.

Squeak

I spoke too soon in my earlier posts. The pump does squeak, sometimes. It seems to me that the pump has moved, sits on a bit of an upwards angles. So, sometimes it squeaks, sometimes it is silent. Nonetheless, if you pump very slowly, it will not make noise.

This is still a bit frustrating as, if one wanted to pump quickly, the device would squeak. The squeak is more like a loud honk too. A bit unattractive and can be a mood killer, but work with what we have, it's still an improvement to a peyronies penis.

When/if one of the surgeons does the revision to improve pump placement, I may ask if he can position in a way where it does not squeak or if there is anything to do to improve this issue. It seems when the pump is angled a bit lower (I think), it squeaks less.

Pain after orgasm

I had to do a fertility test, so this required me to orgasm. Unfortunately, I still have pain after orgasm. I spoke to my surgeon about this and he said it was uncommon this far into healing. He said it was more common 1-2 months post surgery. I am almost at 4 months post-surgery. I do think the pain isn't as bad as before.

I will be banking sperm in the next week. So, I will try to update and advise whether I think the pain is improving or not.

My surgeon advised, he will be able to give me a better idea of what's going on, once he physically examines me.

Sensitivity

Sensitivity has definitely been returning. I think due to the grafting done, it can take few months for sensitivity to fully return. I noticed just in the past few weeks that my sensitivity has improved. Behind the glans where the frenulum was before circumcision/TEP is still a bit numb, this is also where the incision site is. The glans and below the glans and shaft seem a little more sensitive than pre-circumcision/TEP. Kind of a gain and loss at this stage, more sensitive in some areas, less sensitive in others. Keep in mind, I don't think TEP requires a full circumcision, so comparing a person circumcised for different reasons can be unrealistic.


General thoughts/state of mind

It's been tough, I am almost 4 months post surgery, and I am still quite immobile. I have pain and constant discomfort. As the device auto-inflates, the dog ears are partially inflated and poke out, this causes quite a bit of pain and discomfort during the day. On top of that, I haven't been able to go back to the gym and resume my normal life. Sleeping with a partially inflated shaft is uncomfortable.

I actually realise now how much I took for granted, just being able to go out for a walk, run etc without having pain/discomfort in between my legs seems like such a privilege.

I am a bit nervous about having another surgery, there is a risk of infection again, and going under anesthesia can be a bit daunting. Worried about waking up with a sore scrotum due to a scrotal incision. Also, I won't be able to cycle maybe 1-2 weeks post revision surgery. I know this probably won't make much difference to length/girth gains but it's still on my mind.

Haven't regretted anything yet as, when inflated, my length/girth is coming back. If you scroll up and see my comparison pic from peyroneis to now, there is quite a significant improvement still.

I just want to get all this fixed so I can start moving on with my life.

Appreciate any feedback.

J

[returntocenter]

Update 14 Weeks post surgery - Possible revision surgery required

Revision

Auto-Inflation

Spoke to my surgeon, they have me booked for possible revision on the 11th July. The device seems to auto-inflate quite a bit which is stopping me from living my life, it's also causing me a lot of discomfort. There is also pain where the dog ear is, and because the device is partially inflated, the dog ear sort of points out and causes this poking pain/sensation on the skin of my shaft.

The auto-inflation could be caused from the fact that I was partially inflated for 5 weeks, or it could also be that I was not properly deflating for a while. I really don't know and I just want to get it fixed and move on.

Pump placement

The pump is awkwardly placed, it's sort of high up, pointing up, on an angle, with the deflate valve lower and behind than the pump. It's quite uncomfortable. It can be uncomfortable sitting. This is also something that is to be fixed in revision surgery.

My surgeon advised, he can make an incision in the scrotum and overfill the reservoir (assuming auto-inflation is due to a reservoir issue and not the deflate valve) to fix the auto-inflation issue, and add tubing for better pump placement. This will not require a full revision (I will still have the same device).

I have tried to get the surgery moved forward, but unfortunately, my surgeon is away on holiday. He is writing a referral to a surgeon in my state who may be able to do the surgery quicker. For anyone reading this, I would just like to re-iterate how choosing a surgeon in your state, can make a difference in situations like these. If my surgeon was in my state I would have seen him earlier, and I am sure he would have taken the time out to see me earlier. Atm, I think my surgeon is also concerned making me fly interstate in this state of pain/discomfort when there is a chance he physically examines me and decides a revision is not warranted.

Length/girth

I have gained some length back. I'm at about 6.3 inches, which is very close to my pre-operation length of 6.5 inches. The girth has improved as well, I have not measured girth. Measuring can be complicated as, I have measured at 100% inflation which is impractical for sex. I have a pic but it is on my phone, I'll upload it later in the week. Have been trying to stay off these forums as sometimes they just remind me more of my symptoms and the fact that I am not fully healed.

I will do up another post with pictures of length, girth and shape (oval, cylindrical) at different levels of inflation. This will show what is most practical to use for sex. As an example, at 80% inflation the device takes a nice round shape, however, at 90% there is more length, girth and rigidity but the device is more oval shaped.

I am cycling usually twice a day for 1hr each session. Sometimes I will skip when I have pain, and sometimes I will only do 1 session. On average, lately, it has been 1hr x 2 sessions 3 days a week, 1 hr x 1 session 2 days a week, no sessions/rest 2 days a week. I have cut down on cycling due to pain and discomfort.

Auto-inflation

As advised in the intro to this post, the auto-inflation issue is still happening. I deflate 5 times a day and tuck my penis up to stop it from auto-inflating. As soon as my penis is down, it will inflate about 20% within 30 minutes. I can also feel the tubing on the left, as in it crinkles and moves, but on the right it is rigid and hard. This could either be that the left side is deflating more than the right or that I am feeling the left side through the graft. I feel that, the left side is simply deflating more. Either way, if I deflate as much as I can, press the pump to lock the valve, then leave it out (not tucked up), within 30m it will inflate and I can no longer feel the cylinders.

I will know better when I see one of the surgeons.

Erection Angle

The erection angle was looking good in one of my earlier posts. Unfortunately, I can only maintain that angle if I keep my penis tucked up 24/7 (which causes a lot of pain, possibly because I cannot keep the device fully deflated). Last week, I have been leaving my penis out, there may be some slight downwards pressure on it when wearing loose clothes (from trackies). I've noticed my erection angle when fully pumped is slightly above 3 o clock. This may improve slightly if I was engorged.

I can't do much about this, if I tuck my penis up, there is pain, tuck down, pain. If I leave it out, it sticks out as it is always partially inflated. My only option is to leave it out as much as possible and not wear tight clothes.

Squeak

I spoke too soon in my earlier posts. The pump does squeak, sometimes. It seems to me that the pump has moved, sits on a bit of an upwards angles. So, sometimes it squeaks, sometimes it is silent. Nonetheless, if you pump very slowly, it will not make noise.

This is still a bit frustrating as, if one wanted to pump quickly, the device would squeak. The squeak is more like a loud honk too. A bit unattractive and can be a mood killer, but work with what we have, it's still an improvement to a peyronies penis.

When/if one of the surgeons does the revision to improve pump placement, I may ask if he can position in a way where it does not squeak or if there is anything to do to improve this issue. It seems when the pump is angled a bit lower (I think), it squeaks less.

Pain after orgasm

I had to do a fertility test, so this required me to orgasm. Unfortunately, I still have pain after orgasm. I spoke to my surgeon about this and he said it was uncommon this far into healing. He said it was more common 1-2 months post surgery. I am almost at 4 months post-surgery. I do think the pain isn't as bad as before.

I will be banking sperm in the next week. So, I will try to update and advise whether I think the pain is improving or not.

My surgeon advised, he will be able to give me a better idea of what's going on, once he physically examines me.

Sensitivity

Sensitivity has definitely been returning. I think due to the grafting done, it can take few months for sensitivity to fully return. I noticed just in the past few weeks that my sensitivity has improved. Behind the glans where the frenulum was before circumcision/TEP is still a bit numb, this is also where the incision site is. The glans and below the glans and shaft seem a little more sensitive than pre-circumcision/TEP. Kind of a gain and loss at this stage, more sensitive in some areas, less sensitive in others. Keep in mind, I don't think TEP requires a full circumcision, so comparing a person circumcised for different reasons can be unrealistic.


General thoughts/state of mind

It's been tough, I am almost 4 months post surgery, and I am still quite immobile. I have pain and constant discomfort. As the device auto-inflates, the dog ears are partially inflated and poke out, this causes quite a bit of pain and discomfort during the day. On top of that, I haven't been able to go back to the gym and resume my normal life. Sleeping with a partially inflated shaft is uncomfortable.

I actually realise now how much I took for granted, just being able to go out for a walk, run etc without having pain/discomfort in between my legs seems like such a privilege.

I am a bit nervous about having another surgery, there is a risk of infection again, and going under anesthesia can be a bit daunting. Worried about waking up with a sore scrotum due to a scrotal incision. Also, I won't be able to cycle maybe 1-2 weeks post revision surgery. I know this probably won't make much difference to length/girth gains but it's still on my mind.

Haven't regretted anything yet as, when inflated, my length/girth is coming back. If you scroll up and see my comparison pic from peyroneis to now, there is quite a significant improvement still.

I just want to get all this fixed so I can start moving on with my life.

Appreciate any feedback.

J

Don't have any feedback but just wanted to say hang in there man. I'm hoping you can be done with this and having great sex soon.

[aussiePeyronies]

Hey guys,

Appreciate your messages, I actually ended up in Emergency over the weekend. I went to the bathroom and was just in extreme pain. This has happened a few times, apparently it's not normal this far into the procedure.

The doctors at emergency got a hold of the urologist in Brisbane I've been referred to, I have an appointment with him next Tuesday. This urologist was my second choice, I have seen him before. He's a professor and has the most publications on peyronies in Australia. He is a high volume surgeon. They also gave me a referral to do an abdominal and pelvic CT scan which I am doing tomorrow.

Since then, I have had pain on and off. Really not sure what's going on. Perhaps the auto-inflating is causing issues, tissue damage or erosion. Or, perhaps because I was inflated for so long, it caused abnormal healing, I know the doc did say that it was pushing the scrotum forward. I will hopefully find out soon.

I am just really over all this, even with my peyronies penis I could walk around, go to the gym, sit comfortably, sleep comfortably, I didn't have constant pain between my legs.

I have been blocking everything out and trying to be positive and saying that this is just a part of the healing process. But, it's now 4 months post surgery, the surgeon also said this wasn't normal.

I am really hoping for some answers.

J

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yeah... dont know if it is more problems people come to ff for, but i have read 5 problems with inflatable just today...

i am just more confident with my choice every day. malleable has less problems.... just ready to go when horny.

thanks for the pix, and wish for the best, man