Six months since my implant, and six weeks since the revision to replace/reposition the pump...
I am SO happy with both decisions. The changes in my attitude, self image and mindset are... Can't even come up with the words to describe them. It does remind me of when I first took medication for my depression -- I never really knew how dark a cloud I was living in until the meds helped me step out of the cloud and look back at it. Sort of the same thing; I knew ED sucked and was affecting my whole life, but I never really knew how deeply it affected me -- and my wife and our relationship. I am so grateful for this new lease on life. It's way more than just being able fuck again. (Although, that's awesome!)
My sensitivity has returned all but right at the incision site. That's good, but I still am having difficulty climaxing. When I do, it's mind boggling, but I often don't get all the way there (by myself or with my wife). Needless to say, I'll keep trying
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My length is now just over 5" (if I press the ruler so far into the bone that I practically draw blood), girth 4-1/2". Both are improvements since first activation, both are less than they were before my prostatectomy. Now that I'm at the six month mark, I'm starting Donnie's stretching routine in earnest. (Very intrigued to be reading about using the VED post implant. I'm seeing Kramer soon for a follow up and am anxious to hear his take on this. Seems like it makes sense if it's done with care.)
Re the revision, the pump is now down low, on the left and easy to access. Also, the new pump was rock hard at first, but has already softened up quite a bit -- more than the first ever did. And with the first pump, it was a real trick to get the valve to "pop" when inflating, sometimes taking 20 - 30 squeezes. Now it's first time, every time. Very glad I went with the revision, and glad I got it in last year's insurance year. Since I had met my out of pocket, it cost me nothing but the hotel room for the night before, and a nice romantic "last supper" with my wife. Was "out of the saddle" for about 3 weeks, and now I'm like a kid again. I'd get laid every day and night if my wife were up for it.
Once again, I've got to say THANK YOU to all of the guys here whose sharing, caring and encouragement helped me take the plunge and deal with the aftermath. I usually overthink things to death, and end up taking forever to make a decision. I'm so glad I heeded the advice from so many guys here not to wait. Over and over again I read that guys' only regret was that they waited so long to do this.
This is truly an amazing site.
Bob
Born '52. Married '79. RALP 3/1/17. ED 50+% prior to surgery even w/ meds. VED, Injections, ineffective. Considering implant even before PCa diagnosis. Dr. Kramer 8/2/17. LGX 21cm+0.5 RTE. Kramer replaced/repositioned pump 12/13/17. Willing to Show/Tell.
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