3 Weeks Post-op On Monday, 12/20

[sspmattpb]

Hi all,
Alot of the "Chat Boys" have asked how I am progressing and more than a few have indicated I should post an update, so here goes: I am doing GREAT! Sure, there is some residual pain in my glans where the partially inflated cylinders interact with the inside if the chambers, but it is barely noticable. The abdominal area where the reservoir is placed can act up a little once in awhile, especially if I get out of a chair too quickly or I move a certain way. Otherwise, there is no swelling at all. If I were to offer any advice to someone looking to go forward with this procedure it would be this: Listen to what the Pros instruct you as it relates to pain expectations as well as pain control. Methodist Hospital did a fantastic job of keeping me ahead of the pain curve and I maintained that same protocol when I got home. Maybe I was just fortunate in that I never experienced excruciating discomfort and I am sure heeding their instructions was a big part of that. Also, ice was applied to the area the entire time I was in the hospital as well as the first day home. I experienced very little scrotal swelling and NO bruising. Incision pain is pretty much gone EXCEPT when my briefs catch a stitch, that smarts! I feel I am doing well. i contact Mayo every Monday and speak with Deidre, Dr Nehra's nurse, and give her an update. I tried to get a little relaxation of the lifting and weight restrictions from her this past week and was answered back with a very emphatic "Absolutely Not"! Mayo likens this surgery to that of hernia repair, only inverse, and she said it takes that long to heal. She said I did NOT want to have to have that area "fixed because of over exertion. I will be a good boy! Besides, it is Deidre who will instruct me at activation on Jan. 13, I don't want to be on her s hit list! I am back to work a couple days a week part time and will work into that as I see fit. All in all, I am very pleased with my progress. I want to again thank you all for the thoughts the encouragement and the concern, I have truly embraced it all. I can't wait for jan 13, I will keep u posted! Matt

[knotreel]

Another sucessful implant! Glad to hear that things went smoothly and you are creeping up on the activation date. It probably seems like days are going slower in the wait for activation that the wait for the surgery? I got some good books piled up for my recoperation time. I don't have much concern about the IPP working as they seem to always work but my big concern is how well the artifical sphincter will work or better put if it will work. Activation day for me will be big! I am going to get the sphincter activated first so that I won't pee on the IPP people, hopefully!.
I hope you continue your progress.
Ron

[sspmattpb]

Scot,
Thanks for thinking of me! Yes, my appointment at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN for surgery follow-up and acitvation is this Thursday morning, Jan13 at 10:45. I am looking forward to it! This will be the start of a new chapter in my life and I know it will be a good experience. There is sure to be some "discomfort" for awhile as the chambers continue to accept the implant, but I look at that as part of the gift I have received. I plan on a complete post to the group sometime Thursday after I get back, and if it is a late posting, I trust the guys will cut me a little slack. Here's to us Scot, we are both close to the big day. Thanks for your thoughts, my friend. I wish BOTH of us all the best!

Matt

[tmwstw]

Matt, How's the activation? Hope everything went smooth and improved. Report to the group pleasee!!

[Cajun Jeff]

Matt: Enquiring Minds want know! What was the activation!!!!!

Cajun Jeff

[antelope]

Chill, guys. Matt will report when he comes up for air...