Well, guys I finally pulled the trigger. Titan Classic with Dr. Clavell. Recovery is thankfully going well so far!
I’m on day two of my recovery and will be taking a shower today. I was wondering what others have been told about their first showers. Is it ok to get the scrotal incision wet directly? To lather it with soap? Anything to look out for? I want to make sure I’m as careful as possible. Thank you!
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Age 27. Tried everything before implant. Implanted 02/04/25 by Dr Clavell. Titan Classic 21 CM, no RTEs.
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Re: Post-op Shower Tips
Congratulations!
Do NOT get any incision wet until it is healed! No lathering - period!
He should have given you discharge instructions that include bathing info. Like - sponge baths for a few days - then showering WITHOUT getting the surgery site wet - and any direct water / lathering once healed. My doctor was a bit more insistant on not bathing until after week 6 - showering was fine after a week. I used surgical cleaner (saline solution) to keep the incision clean - and used bacitracin as well.
Do NOT get any incision wet until it is healed! No lathering - period!
He should have given you discharge instructions that include bathing info. Like - sponge baths for a few days - then showering WITHOUT getting the surgery site wet - and any direct water / lathering once healed. My doctor was a bit more insistant on not bathing until after week 6 - showering was fine after a week. I used surgical cleaner (saline solution) to keep the incision clean - and used bacitracin as well.
48yo gay married male - Size before cancer / ED = 7.5" x 6.25" (current 5.5x5.2). AMS 700 CX implanted 12/9/24. 18cm + 1cm RTE and 18cm + 2cm RTE.
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Re: Post-op Shower Tips
Give Clavell or his office a call or text to ask for directions.
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Re: Post-op Shower Tips
Certainly would use anti bacterial soap, I took a shower after a couple of days but I was only using anti bacterial soap, infection is what you want to avoid. Good luck and enjoy your new pecker.
Age 64, type 1 diabetic, Married 20+ years, Titan implant 23 cm 27Feb2019, Duke Medical Hospital, Dr Lentz, failed March of 2024, revision 25Jun24 AMS700 LGX 18cm 5rte's Dr Andrew Chang associated urology Raleigh NC, Rex Hospital
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Re: Post-op Shower Tips
I wouldn't take a shower for 4 days afterward. And even then, be extremely careful not to get your incisions / remaining dressings too wet. Don't use anything harsh, like alcohol or harsh antibacterial soap. Find the most neutral, unscented body soap you can find and be very sparing.
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Re: Post-op Shower Tips
My instructions from Clavell (surgery was on 1/29/25):
- it's important to keep the surgical site clean but not immersed in water
- No baths, pools, hot tubs until it's healed
- remove dressings 2 days after surgery, shower that day
- shower using unscented soap daily
- gently wash the surgical area, no rubbing
- dry carefully after shower
My dressings left behind a lot of adhesive causing my inner thighs to stick to my scrotum. Removed the adhesive carefully with cotton balls soaked in rubbing alcohol.
- it's important to keep the surgical site clean but not immersed in water
- No baths, pools, hot tubs until it's healed
- remove dressings 2 days after surgery, shower that day
- shower using unscented soap daily
- gently wash the surgical area, no rubbing
- dry carefully after shower
My dressings left behind a lot of adhesive causing my inner thighs to stick to my scrotum. Removed the adhesive carefully with cotton balls soaked in rubbing alcohol.
GM(73) ED for past 10 years. Before: 6.0"L, 5.5"G. After (30 days): 5.5"L, 5.25"G. AMS CX MS pump 18cm/17.5cm on 1/29/25 by Dr Clavell in Houston.
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Re: Post-op Shower Tips
Implant2025 wrote:My instructions from Clavell (surgery was on 1/29/25):
- it's important to keep the surgical site clean but not immersed in water
- No baths, pools, hot tubs until it's healed
- remove dressings 2 days after surgery, shower that day
- shower using unscented soap daily
- gently wash the surgical area, no rubbing
- dry carefully after shower
My dressings left behind a lot of adhesive causing my inner thighs to stick to my scrotum. Removed the adhesive carefully with cotton balls soaked in rubbing alcohol.
Thanks man. Yeah that adhesive was a bitch haha
Age 27. Tried everything before implant. Implanted 02/04/25 by Dr Clavell. Titan Classic 21 CM, no RTEs.
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Re: Post-op Shower Tips
I just got my Implant 1/17/25. You should not let the shower hit your junk. Take a shower with your back facing the shower. Use an anti microbial soap for the incision (I forgot the name) the same if you take baths.
Re: Post-op Shower Tips
Jonedc wrote:I just got my Implant 1/17/25. You should not let the shower hit your junk. Take a shower with your back facing the shower. Use an anti microbial soap for the incision (I forgot the name) the same if you take baths.
Dial ? That's what I'm using.
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AMS CX, Tenacio, Dr Broghammer (excellent) - pre-op L:7", post-op @ 3 mos L: 6.75" G: 5.5"
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AMS CX, Tenacio, Dr Broghammer (excellent) - pre-op L:7", post-op @ 3 mos L: 6.75" G: 5.5"
2 wks pain, cycling-sex-lifting @ 7 wks, no discomfort @ ? mos, felt like 'new normal' @ ? mos
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