Hard bumps/parts at base of penis, tubing?

[goose1235]

goose1235, welcome to the bionic brotherhood ! FWIW -- it took weeks for my swelling to go away and after that, the tubing and pump were fine. That said, I'd definitely discuss with your Dr at next visit.

- Chuck

My issue is that I’m hearing mixed answers. Some say that there shouldnt be tubing felt at all at the base of the penis or in the scrotum right where the penis meets it. But I feel it in both areas as quite rigid and will definitely be uncomfortable to me and my partner

Was your tubing obvious in the beginning like mine?

[Kodixx]

goose1235, everything down there was swollen like a Macy's parade balloon or like a baseball (felt like a softball). I had a lot of bleeding and edema. So no, nothing stood out. That said, the top of the pump normally sits at the left side of the base and it and the tubes connected to it can easily be felt, but they don't stand out. My wife hasn't said she can feel them and they certainly don't bother her. She has said that when I'm max inflated, and in just the right position, she can sometimes feel the tips of the cylinders. I normally inflate to 85-95% -- it feels more natural to her and has better sensation to me.

- Chuck

Was your tubing obvious in the beginning like mine?

[goose1235]

goose1235, everything down there was swollen like a Macy's parade balloon or like a baseball (felt like a softball). I had a lot of bleeding and edema. So no, nothing stood out. That said, the top of the pump normally sits at the left side of the base and it and the tubes connected to it can easily be felt, but they don't stand out. My wife hasn't said she can feel them and they certainly don't bother her. She has said that when I'm max inflated, and in just the right position, she can sometimes feel the tips of the cylinders. I normally inflate to 85-95% -- it feels more natural to her and has better sensation to me.

- Chuck

Was your tubing obvious in the beginning like mine?

For me, hopefully settling deeper once it is less swollen, though I seem to swollen minimally, I can see the tubing manifesting as two round bumps on either side of the penis at the base. I can also feel the tubing in the scrotum that prevents me from putting a finger deeper. From underneath, I can see the tubing that runs to my left up to shaft quite easily also. It looks like a large lump on my shaft.

[Kodixx]

goose1235, have you sent pics to your Dr to see what he says ? They all have their own way of doing things and can probably tell you what to expect and how that resolves.

- Chuck

[Jsmith194589]

I’m in the same boat and feeling really stressed. I recently had a revision surgery, just three months after my first one, to switch to a length-expanding model. My original procedure was infrapubic, and I could hardly feel any tubing - apart from the pump in my scrotum, it felt like a completely natural penis.

This revision, however, was done penoscrotally, and now I can clearly feel the tubing right where my penis connects to my scrotum. It feels unnatural, and I’m worried it might limit my penetration length. My nurse reassured me that it shouldn’t cause any issues and that the tubing can be adjusted a bit as the swelling goes down, but I can’t help feeling anxious.

If anyone has gone through something similar, I’d really appreciate hearing your experience - especially if the tubing became less noticeable over time. I’m concerned that I might need a third revision in six months.

[goose1235]

I’m in the same boat and feeling really stressed. I recently had a revision surgery, just three months after my first one, to switch to a length-expanding model. My original procedure was infrapubic, and I could hardly feel any tubing - apart from the pump in my scrotum, it felt like a completely natural penis.

This revision, however, was done penoscrotally, and now I can clearly feel the tubing right where my penis connects to my scrotum. It feels unnatural, and I’m worried it might limit my penetration length. My nurse reassured me that it shouldn’t cause any issues and that the tubing can be adjusted a bit as the swelling goes down, but I can’t help feeling anxious.

If anyone has gone through something similar, I’d really appreciate hearing your experience - especially if the tubing became less noticeable over time. I’m concerned that I might need a third revision in six months.

I’m quite worried as well of it limiting my length. Do you also feel tubing at your base on either side like I do? It might just the result of the penoscrotal approach. At this point, as long as it doesnt affect comfort or penetrative length, then Im happy. But as it is, right now, it is very uncomfortable and I cant imagine it going away? There’s no space for it to go

[Kodixx]

Jsmith194589 & goose1235, FWIW, when swollen the tubing around the left side of the base didn't move much and I wondered if it would be in the way. Once the swelling went away, the tubing and pump moved around a lot and doesn't interfere with sex. Since it moves easily it also doesn't affect usable length.

- Chuck

I’m worried it might limit my penetration length. My nurse reassured me that it shouldn’t cause any issues and that the tubing can be adjusted a bit as the swelling goes down, but I can’t help feeling anxious. If anyone has gone through something similar, I’d really appreciate hearing your experience

Do you also feel tubing at your base on either side like I do? It might just the result of the penoscrotal approach. At this point, as long as it doesn't affect comfort or penetrative length, then I'm happy.

[ballhog47]

Jsmith194589 & goose1235, FWIW, when swollen the tubing around the left side of the base didn't move much and I wondered if it would be in the way. Once the swelling went away, the tubing and pump moved around a lot and doesn't interfere with sex. Since it moves easily it also doesn't affect usable length.

- Chuck

I’m worried it might limit my penetration length. My nurse reassured me that it shouldn’t cause any issues and that the tubing can be adjusted a bit as the swelling goes down, but I can’t help feeling anxious. If anyone has gone through something similar, I’d really appreciate hearing your experience

Do you also feel tubing at your base on either side like I do? It might just the result of the penoscrotal approach. At this point, as long as it doesn't affect comfort or penetrative length, then I'm happy.

Agree with Chuck - early on the tubing seemed hard and somewhat stuck especially with the incision being right nearby. Assuming you got scrotum incision. However once everything healed the tubing was softer and moves around quite a bit. It has never been an issue of concern with my partners (pain, uncomfortable, or cosmetics) with oral, vaginal or anal intercourse. With penetration the tubing does move and does not impede. I'm just so thankful that I can perform without any hesitation or issues.

[goose1235]

Jsmith194589 & goose1235, FWIW, when swollen the tubing around the left side of the base didn't move much and I wondered if it would be in the way. Once the swelling went away, the tubing and pump moved around a lot and doesn't interfere with sex. Since it moves easily it also doesn't affect usable length.

- Chuck

I’m worried it might limit my penetration length. My nurse reassured me that it shouldn’t cause any issues and that the tubing can be adjusted a bit as the swelling goes down, but I can’t help feeling anxious. If anyone has gone through something similar, I’d really appreciate hearing your experience

Do you also feel tubing at your base on either side like I do? It might just the result of the penoscrotal approach. At this point, as long as it doesn't affect comfort or penetrative length, then I'm happy.

Thanks, I think my primary issue is the tubing in my scrotum runs high up and blocks part of the shaft.Were you able to move this part away and did it settle down as it healed? I can see this bump on my back even through the scrotum

[goose1235]

Jsmith194589 & goose1235, FWIW, when swollen the tubing around the left side of the base didn't move much and I wondered if it would be in the way. Once the swelling went away, the tubing and pump moved around a lot and doesn't interfere with sex. Since it moves easily it also doesn't affect usable length.

- Chuck

I’m worried it might limit my penetration length. My nurse reassured me that it shouldn’t cause any issues and that the tubing can be adjusted a bit as the swelling goes down, but I can’t help feeling anxious. If anyone has gone through something similar, I’d really appreciate hearing your experience

Do you also feel tubing at your base on either side like I do? It might just the result of the penoscrotal approach. At this point, as long as it doesn't affect comfort or penetrative length, then I'm happy.

Agree with Chuck - early on the tubing seemed hard and somewhat stuck especially with the incision being right nearby. Assuming you got scrotum incision. However once everything healed the tubing was softer and moves around quite a bit. It has never been an issue of concern with my partners (pain, uncomfortable, or cosmetics) with oral, vaginal or anal intercourse. With penetration the tubing does move and does not impede. I'm just so thankful that I can perform without any hesitation or issues.

Did you also have prominent tubing at base/sides of shaft that softened and settled down? The tubing in my scrotum blocks a part of my shaft currently and I can see it when I’m on my back