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[hebrewhammer]

Also surprised you were pumped up to 60% after surgery. I was coming off of anesthesia when my doctor told me what he pumped it up to, but I don't think (hoping, praying) it wasn't 60%. I think he said 30%. It basically looks like what it used to look like soft, but sticking straight out.

I was actually pumped to 90% for the first day. I chose Dr. Karpman because of his stance on early activation.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/25017596/

That is an article that shows the importance of early activation on keeping length. In fact, those activated early all grew about half a centimeter in length. My doctor also does a modified infrapubic approach allowing for early activations since nothing was cut on the scrotum. I can't even feel my incisions. Th drain actually is way more sore. Honestly can't feel the main incision at all!

Early activation gets a bad rap. Study shows when used with the infrapubic approach, there is no increase in failure of the main tubes. The reason they don't like people activating early is so the reservoir will heal at full, so no encapsulation will happen. Thing is, I'd rather the encapsulation happen there than in my penis. Early activation prevents that coffin effect and allows the implant to reach its full potential. Plus, it's a lot easier to move a reservoir to the other side than put inches back on.

This is mainly due to an easier ability to cycle. There is simply not as much pain in the penis because limited encapsulation has occurred. That's why they always tell people to push through the pain while cycling.

Plus, I can have sex at three weeks!! Just waiting for Christas Eve!!!!!

[ShopMan]

I am curious. Can you explain what is " modified infrapubic approach"? I am on schedule for my surgery next Tuesday (Dec. 16) I know what my Dr. told me he was going to do (cut) but don't know if it's what you describe or not. I am impressed with your progress. I know I am to get the AMS700 LGX. I am hoping for similar results as yours.
Charlie

[hebrewhammer]

I am curious. Can you explain what is " modified infrapubic approach"? I am on schedule for my surgery next Tuesday (Dec. 16) I know what my Dr. told me he was going to do (cut) but don't know if it's what you describe or not. I am impressed with your progress. I know I am to get the AMS700 LGX. I am hoping for similar results as yours.
Charlie

I can do one better:
http://www.hindawi.com/journals/au/2012/520180/

That is his write up on it. Faster, lower risk of infection. The technique and methods used also support the data out there right now, though that may change as more studies are done. Again, two major schools of thought. Fully let the abdominal wall heal around the reservoir full, or break up encapsulation inside the corporas early(there are others but those are the two major ones). The risk I take with this approach is herniation of the reservoir through the abdominal wall, or, more likely, a more inflated flaccid penis. Those risks are worth it to me. But everyone's situation is different.

DAY 5

Better each day!! One pain pill last night to help me sleep after an active day. Still difficult getting up and down due to the stiffness, and the place where the reservoir is, is definitely smarting. Two baths a day and I'm messing with the tubing and bulb often. Definitely tender, but it will go away. Rolled it too hard and hit my right testicle! Lol!! It's still at the bottom of my sack, a bit behind my left testicle, so pretty well hidden, but easily reached!

I don't have the "jerk" when I pee anymore. That's kind of a weird sensation. But it's gone now and peeing is fully normal save for the half boner . I actually did get a decent amount of tumescencce as well when the wife and I had a bit of fun for her last night. Actually smarted a bit, but it was nice to see the head of my cock swell!

And again, guys that are worried about the hardness.....HOLY CRAP is this thing HARD!!!

[zac white]

The half boner is now a way of life don't have to hold him at the urinal any more just let him stand there and piss to his hearts content!
It's amazing how none of us believe just how hard we are going to be once we join the brotherhood so for those of you who are getting ready to join us you will just have to wait and experience just how stiff a dick we of the brotherhood can obtain and sustain, our dicks are fucking amazing!!!!!
It's a real treat when you see the head of your penis join in with a swelling of its own, I was not sure that would happen after the cut but really glad it can it sure adds to the full rounding of the erection.
Love the Christmas Eve goal, good luck!
Zac

[hebrewhammer]

Day 7

90% better now. I can almost walk fully without pain. Other than the left side of my scrotum, I know longer have any pain down there, just a bit of tightness. I was moving the pump around as per instructions and figuring out how to grip it by the cords above the release valve, and accidentally pumped, lol!! Based on everyone else I assume I would have to squeeze pretty hard so I was trying to condition the tissue a bit before tomorrow, and sure enough if it didn't pump. I can honestly say it barely stung, that might have something to do with the early pump, or the fact that I was left so inflated. I quickly deflated back to where I was about...now that's a funny sound and feeling inside, it's like little bubbles, to me anyway.

Measured my girth...without being fully inflated I am a 1/4 of an inch shy of where I was. That might be due to inflammation though. Length is still too hard to determine because of the incision site swelling, but when aroused I get full tumescence in the head and shaft and look as big as I was before.

For all my fear going in, I can honestly say I am beyond happy with how things have gone!!!

And again, I will beat this dead horse until it's died a thousand deaths, this sucker is HARD!!!! That was my biggest concern going in...completely unfounded with what I know now.

Follow up is with Dr. Karpman tomorrow. Will get officially activated, and then head home to see my wife(she flew back on Sunday) and kids(miss them a TON!!!).

[hebrewhammer]

Day 8

Had my follow up with Dr. Karpman. Man alive can that guy pump up a cock, lol!! I thought I had had it pretty inflated, but I was wrong, lol!! He stated that as long as I pumped and cycled I could expect the biggest gains over the next 6 to 8 weeks!!! That's good enough for me. He also said I could have sex on Christmas Eve, and jokes followed about my wife dressing up as a sexy elf

He had to get my attention back since I was marveling at my cock. No loss of size at all, and it is MUCH further at the base, like the wife is drooling over it thick!! The top part isn't as thick, it will need to stretch. I should also gain a bit of length, so overall I am beyond pleased!!!

The deflate was a weird process. Feels weird having a flaccid now again, lol!!! Never thought I'd be glad to see the guy flaccid. I am now definitely a shower!!! Holy crap it looks good!! No cold water issues for me anymore. Still have to keep the penis pointing north even when flaccid. Still going to do the baths, and all that stuff.

I am definitely sore after all that manipulation down there, but no pain no gain, and it will toughen up, just have to get through this time period. I am supposed to call him on the 26th to check in. Nice that I don't have to fly back out. Getting ready to land and drive home.

Guys, don't wait to do this if you are scared. It will be sore, but it has been worth every minute of it. I just love looking at my inflated cock!! So nice to have it on command!!!! Those of us with ED know what it's like to have a major part of our masculinity robbed. We live in such a wonderful time where science and medicine, and awesome physicians like Dr. Karpman can give us back our sexuality. I don't have to worry about being hard anymore. I'm sure I'll have to have two or three more of these bad boys placed, but it is what it is. I am young, and I plan on wearing this sucker out, just feel bad f the wife!!!

Guys, if you need anyone to talk to, or vent to, pm me and I can give you my contact info. I really want to help all those that need the encouragement.

Thank you to FrankTalk!! Without this forum I NEVER would have found Dr.Karpman or been able to get so many questions answered so quickly.

Thank you to all my current brothers and future brothers. Time to tear up our partners, lol!!!

[alibaba]

Thanks for the post. Glad you are doing well and pleased. It is time every man gets to improve their life.

[zac white]

H H could not be happier for you and ditto to all you said have a great Christmas and a very sexy and fulfilling New Year!
Cheers
Zac

[alibaba]

[quote="hebrewhammer"]Day 8

He had to get my attention back since I was marveling at my cock.

Love it man!

[JDavid]

Dr. Karpman is so funny! During my first follow-up, at one week, he pumped up my implant and commented: "Now that's a nice looking penis. You are going to have a lot of fun with that!" He is the most pro-sexual physician I have ever met.