Non Inflatible Implant after Prostate Cancer

[dougski1]

I had my prostate removed in 09 because of cancer. I had a really active sex life and my wife is 5 years younger than me. Our sex life has returned but the implant sometimes bends and of course i am not as long and wide as before. Most times the love making is good but I am very limited when attempting some of my wife's favorite positions which sometimes cause’s her frustration and me self doubt. Is there any way I can EVER regain my confidence in the bedroom to the way it was before cancer? My wife is in her sexual prime at 46 and just wants more variety.

[bob1138]

Welcome Doug,

Glad to hear you have had some success with the Non-Inflatible Implant.
I'm curious as to why you chose the Non-Inflatible Implant over the 3 piece Inflatable Implant.
Also, did your Urologist try all the other Treatment Modalities for ED before offering you the Implant?
I had the Inflatable Implant Procedure 4 years ago for Post-Prostatectomy ED and it feels very natural.
Hope this is helpful.

Bob

[danny1553]

Actually this is one of the questions I would like to know an answer.
What's the point having 3pcs inflatable implant, if neither that nor 1pc one increases the length? If girth is not a concern, is there any benefit of one vs. another?

[hockey]

Speaking from experience!
I have the "semi-ridged" malleable implant. Implanted 9/2/11.
Having a hard piece of wood 24/7 has it's positives and it's negatives.
You are ready all the time! BIG plus.
Bending it out of the way can be a hassle on occasion.
So far my wife (who is 5 years younger than me) likes the new toy very much.
We haven't had any problems with any positions we practiced in our youth.
I can not speak to any cancer related problems since I have been blessed to
not having that experience. For that I am very grateful.
I am pretty sure my Uro gave me the max in length that willy could handle.
It is different not having willy shrink up in the cold. It is always nice and firm
to hold on to. My wife swears she can't tell any real difference orally.
I ended up with my implant due to some other health issues that we discussed
with my doctor prior to the surgery. So far no real regrets.
The one advantage I think I have is there is nothing implanted in my scrotum, no bulbs to pump. Much less invasion or pain. Some might say a disadvantage is that it is what it is.
In other words it will not stretch or grow at all.

[dougski1]

Well Bob,
My main reason for going with the non inflatible implant was because my Dr told me that the 3 piece models sometimes fail and require replacement surgery. Atfer having the prostate removed (VERY PAINFUL) and the implant (MORE PAINFUL) plus we wanted to just be spontanious and not have to wait for me to pump up. When I was doing the injection and penile pump therapy it took all of the spontanaity out of our love life and this was a very good choice.

Glad to hear you have had some success with the Non-Inflatible Implant.
I'm curious as to why you chose the Non-Inflatible Implant over the 3 piece Inflatable Implant.
Also, did your Urologist try all the other Treatment Modalities for ED before offering you the Implant?
I had the Inflatable Implant Procedure 4 years ago for Post-Prostatectomy ED and it feels very natural.
Hope this is helpful.

Bob[/quote]

[dougski1]

Yes it is ready all the time and although I lost a bit of length and girth, my wife loves the fact that we can make love longer and that it's ready all the time. The only issue I have is when i workout I have to wear tight workout underwear because it will pop up if not held down well. Glad to hear you never had Prostate issues its very hard on a man especially the first year it does a lot of damage to the male existance and ego due to no testosterone and not being able to acheive erection. My wife became somewhat frustrated but we got through it until I was able to get the implant.


I have the "semi-ridged" malleable implant. Implanted 9/2/11.
Having a hard piece of wood 24/7 has it's positives and it's negatives.
You are ready all the time! BIG plus.
Bending it out of the way can be a hassle on occasion.
So far my wife (who is 5 years younger than me) likes the new toy very much.
We haven't had any problems with any positions we practiced in our youth.
I can not speak to any cancer related problems since I have been blessed to
not having that experience. For that I am very grateful.
I am pretty sure my Uro gave me the max in length that willy could handle.
It is different not having willy shrink up in the cold. It is always nice and firm
to hold on to. My wife swears she can't tell any real difference orally.
I ended up with my implant due to some other health issues that we discussed
with my doctor prior to the surgery. So far no real regrets.
The one advantage I think I have is there is nothing implanted in my scrotum, no bulbs to pump. Much less invasion or pain. Some might say a disadvantage is that it is what it is.
In other words it will not stretch or grow at all.[/quote]

[dougski1]

Well Danny according to the 2 urologist I consulted the inflatable seems to give a little more girth and more natural feel because it's fluid, but the benefit of the non inflatible is that at 51 it will probably last the rest of my life with no further surgery whereas the inflatibles have a tendency to leak and require removal and repeat expensive surgery something like eighty thousand dollars. I really like the fact that my wife and I have the instant ability to make love like we used to when we were younger.

Actually this is one of the questions I would like to know an answer.
What's the point having 3pcs inflatable implant, if neither that nor 1pc one increases the length? If girth is not a concern, is there any benefit of one vs. another?

[rlm1818]

Hi Doug --

I have read somewhere that the non-inflatable implants are much more prone to distal erosion than the inflatables. Don't know if this is true or not. From what I read, the pressure of the constant erection erodes the tissue of the cavernosa, whereas with the inflatables, there is only pressure when inflated.

Also regarding cost, medicare and many private insurance plans cover the cost. For those of us who are paying out of pocket, it can be done for as little as $15-20,000 for all costs put together. I'm not sure about AMS, but I know the Coloplast Titan, current cost around $8,900, has a lifetime free replacement warranty if a replacement is needed for any reason. I think this is the device only though, not the other medical costs. But with a free replacement, you can take $8,900 off the cost, so (for the lower end) you'd be talking $6-11,000 cost for a replacement if insurance or medicare didn't cover it.

[dougski1]

WOW I'm I will research this because I want to be prepaired if thatys the case and for sure I will get an inflatable the secon time around if failure if the non inflatable occurs. Im not sure how true this is but my urologist swears the 3 piece inflatable gives you a larger member Girth wise. Thanks for sharing buddy.



I have read somewhere that the non-inflatable implants are much more prone to distal erosion than the inflatables. Don't know if this is true or not. From what I read, the pressure of the constant erection erodes the tissue of the cavernosa, whereas with the inflatables, there is only pressure when inflated.

Also regarding cost, medicare and many private insurance plans cover the cost. For those of us who are paying out of pocket, it can be done for as little as $15-20,000 for all costs put together. I'm not sure about AMS, but I know the Coloplast Titan, current cost around $8,900, has a lifetime free replacement warranty if a replacement is needed for any reason. I think this is the device only though, not the other medical costs. But with a free replacement, you can take $8,900 off the cost, so (for the lower end) you'd be talking $6-11,000 cost for a replacement if insurance or medicare didn't cover it.[/quote]

[jhuteson]

I really appreciate all the information about the non-inflatible implants, I am scheduled to have one installed ( is that the proper wording ? ) the 6th of March 2012, and after 2 1/2 years of no hard-on due to Cancer Surgery I am Scared about the Surgery but really looking forward to the implant, I have always believed in KIS ,Keep IT Simple , and non-inflatibe ,ridged whatever you call it is pretty simple, on tubes, no pumps in my ball, no resivoir in my stomach, I am pretty slim and only have one ball so plenty of room for my rebuilt Salami to fit in my 501 Levi's. My Doctor used to work at the Veterans Hospitol and has lots of experience with Implant Surgery. Anyway thanks for all the info on one -piece implants . John at jhuteson@hotmail.com