Infections

[tommuc]

After getting a pump and balloon installed shortly after surgery we (the doctor and I) noticed that the pump had attached itself to the side of the scrotum. For several weeks I was encouraged to massage it to get to pull away on its own. Seven weeks after surgery I had a second surgery to replace just the pump. I was told during surgery that an infection was found and cleaned up. Two weeks later a stitch opened and yellow fluid started draining. A week later I had a third surgery where they removed the pump and balloon and inserted a malleable device but during surgery the doctor found infection in the place of the original pump though nothing was there any longer. He left the wound open so that it could drain and after a week the infection stopped draining and closed on its own. However due to the rigidity of the malleable device I experienced even more pain. So I asked how I could reduce the pain & I was informed to wrap a heating pad around my penis but don’t burn myself. I never felt any burning but later that night I awoke to great sharp pain. I had developed an open infection just above where the other infection had just healed. I am draining this daily and think it should heal soon.

I am told infection is rare and I have just had bad luck but after three surgeries and multiple draining infections I wonder what’s been going on.

Lastly my question is with the new malleable device I go from so rigid it hurts to a more relaxed state but still appears fully erect but no pain.

I’m not sure if I have a question but I feel like I’m the 1% that is referred to when it comes to infection.

[bldoink]

I'm sorry you've had these difficulties. I pray you have a complete, total and rapid recovery.

I suggest you repost in the "Implants" sub forum where you're much more likely to have it read by those more knowledgeable on the implant topics. It might also be useful to post your general location, for instance the closest major metropolitan center.