The first weeks after the operation are much worse than expected

[TheCanalGuy]

This is a tough guy’s game for sure. I started cycling early so I could avoid staying pumped 100% of the time for six weeks. I went in pre op at 8 1/4 ish and after about 3-4 weeks of painful pumping (max pumping) I sat on the edge of my tub today with the same ruler I’ve always used and measured just under 8 1/2. This thing looks awesome, but you gotta be tougher than a $2 steak to get there

When did you start cycling? I saw Dr Clavell today, 5 days post op, and he told me he will start my cycling earlier than the average, given my good healing process. I am now curious, how early?

[Craigohbig]

Around 2 weeks post. It was excruciating, but I maxed the thing out. You’re going to gain size from pre op if you hit it hard. I’m 14 weeks post and I barely cycle

[TheCanalGuy]

Around 2 weeks post. It was excruciating, but I maxed the thing out. You’re going to gain size from pre op if you hit it hard. I’m 14 weeks post and I barely cycle

So your conclusion is that deflating at two weeks post op and starting a two hours (I guess) per day cycling, would be better than just keeping it inflated for various weeks and then cycle immediately after?

[Craigohbig]

2-45 minute sessions…I pumped until my bulb went flat