Am I Taking This Seriously Enough?

[warrenw]

I've had no surgery in my life, and the only general anesthesia was for a routine colonoscopy. I avoided surgery for prostate cancer by having radiation. I've always been afraid of surgery.

Yet when it comes to implant surgery I feel strangely ready to continue ahead and have it done. Somehow all my fears of infections, complications, recovery time, pain, and surgery are outweighed by the thoughts of a permanent fix for the ED. My one big fear is that I'm not taking this decision seriously enough. Maybe there are valid reason not to do it.

Anyone else experience this before your procedure?

[sliphill]

My feelings are if you are considering an implant, you're ED must be pretty bad, so yeah, I believe you are taking it seriously enough. You're in the right place. If it weren't for Franktalk, I probably would not have gotten an implant! There is nothing but support here. Welcome.

[TANGERINE]

yes, it sounds like you are taking this seriously enough. For me, it went like this:

I agonized over the risks and unnatural nature of the implant for a few months; but it was apparent that I was not able to get erect and I was not able to have enjoyable (i.e., reliable) sex. I decided that I could not "go out like that" and I decided that living a sexless life was not the way I could be. Getting an implant is a surgical cure for ED. Yes, it is nuclear, but there is a time and a place to select the nuclear option. It sounds like you are there. I was always very very aware of the risks of infection and the temporary issue of surgery pain, and I was accepting of the fact that I would have "plastic in my dick for the rest of my life." All of that was secondary for me because sex and being a sexual being is central to my identity and central to my core being. With my severe ED, seeing a pretty girl walking down the sidewalk started to bother me because it reminded me of my ED. Watching a Viagra/Cialis commercial depressed me because they reminded my of my incurable ED. Without the option of sex, life for me became ho-humm and I felt like a "walking stiff" just going through the motions of life.

Not all males are as hard-wired to pursue sex as those who have undergone the awesomely scary option of a penile implant. It takes great courage to do it, but when it is right for you, you will know it -- and it appears that you have realized that "the time is right for you"

My advice when and if you get scared while waiting for the operation is "don't be a weenie": "walk into that operating room standing tall and courageous, and face-off with that beast named 'Erectile Dysfunction' with the courage of a resolute gladiator"

[Zxylpk]

Well said Tang.
"If not now, when..."

[LMCatman]

depends on how bad you want it.....I wanted it bad enough to do it once and the rewards exceeded the problems. So much so that I'm on my 3rd implant. I LOVE being able to fuck...... How bad do you want it.....?

[Donnie1954]

Good slogan Catman!

Implants "How bad do you want it?"
Donnie

[ccrider]

I've had no surgery in my life, and the only general anesthesia was for a routine colonoscopy. I avoided surgery for prostate cancer by having radiation. I've always been afraid of surgery.

Yet when it comes to implant surgery I feel strangely ready to continue ahead and have it done. Somehow all my fears of infections, complications, recovery time, pain, and surgery are outweighed by the thoughts of a permanent fix for the ED. My one big fear is that I'm not taking this decision seriously enough. Maybe there are valid reason not to do it.

Anyone else experience this before your procedure?

...the only surgery I ever had prior to the implant procedure was a tonsillectomy when I was around 5 yrs. old! I had all your same concerns, but Dr. Kramer & his crew were absolutely outstanding in their ability to answer all my questions and allay all my fears re: anesthesia w/ my sleep apnea condition etc. Dr. Kramer did an outstanding job...worst part of the whole deal was (1) some minor nausea akin to sea sickness post-procedure from the anesthesia...chilled for a few hours in the recovery area & it passed; (2) dealing w/ the catheter for 24 hours afterward...came out easily the next day. Kicked back w/ feet elevated for two days, then was fine to get on a plane home. Some minor discomfort for less than a week, all manageable w/ Tylenol & ice packs. Four weeks later, I came back to Baltimore for my activation...had some problems for a couple of weeks learning how to hit the deflate button but that was the extent of my problems. At this point, everything feels like original vs aftermarket equipment! Best health move I've ever made, & the sex has been absolutely the best ever...what can you say about being 65 w/ the penis of an 18 yr. old??? Would do it again in a heartbeat. Make sure you pick one of the top surgeons & you'll never regret your decision...

[Tybeeman]

Warren, how old are You? It's not on your signature

[warrenw]

... How bad do you want it.....?

I understand what you mean. My point of view is more like "something's broken" and I'm motivated to fix that if possible. The ability to be sexual was something I've always enjoyed until recently. So I guess I see an implant as corrective surgery but with a sexual component too.

Warren, how old are You? It's not on your signature

Just added. I'm 67.