Newparts wrote:Well Dr K emailed back quickly. He agrees that I am not getting it pumped up fully. Question is why? Im a young guy with strong hands. Im pinching that SOB so hard its making my hands sore...he wonders if something is blocking flow? Kink in tube etc. He wants me to work on it over next week or two and if still struggling fly up there and let him check on it. He says there are some maneuvers that allow him to unkink things sometimes amd get things going/flowing. Im going to do just that. I will be glad for him to look everything over. If all is well and all I have to do is be patient and cycle then Im good with that. I will feel better not worrying if something is wrong
So, the big secret I discovered after my implant is to sit in a tub of water as hot as you can stand it for 20-30 minutes. The hot water softens up the rubber pump and makes it easier to squeeze. Electric heating pads work too but the bath feels better. Just make sure that your doctor has cleared you for the tub... bacteria floats on the surface of the water and you do not want an infection. Add Epsom Salt to the bath water, it helps with incision healing and helps prevent infection. Happy New Year.
Larry
