2 week countdown begins

[Kiwias]

I'm scheduled to have my implant on Nov 25th. No real anxiety about it, just anticipation. Bloods all done yesterday and my goody bag of essentials is almost complete.
Currently on vacation until the end of the week and celebrating my 66th birthday tomorrow, so this is my birthday present to myself.

[LGXDownunder]

I'm scheduled to have my implant on Nov 25th. No real anxiety about it, just anticipation. Bloods all done yesterday and my goody bag of essentials is almost complete.
Currently on vacation until the end of the week and celebrating my 66th birthday tomorrow, so this is my birthday present to myself.

Best wishes for your surgery Kiwias, and happy birthday!
In my experience it will be the best birthday present you ever get .
From memory you're crossing the ditch and having it done over here?

[Kodixx]

Kiwias, congrats on making the commitment and on final approach ! Glad you're not anxious, I wish I would have been that relaxed. Happy Birthday ! Anxious to hear how things go.

- Chuck

I'm scheduled to have my implant on Nov 25th. No real anxiety about it, just anticipation. this is my birthday present to myself.

[Valdekio]

I'm scheduled to have my implant on Nov 25th. No real anxiety about it, just anticipation. Bloods all done yesterday and my goody bag of essentials is almost complete.
Currently on vacation until the end of the week and celebrating my 66th birthday tomorrow, so this is my birthday present to myself.

No anxiety?? That's awesome! I had the anticipation for sure but there was definitely plenty of anxiety knowing my stuff was getting chopped on.

[Kiwias]

Best wishes for your surgery Kiwias, and happy birthday!
In my experience it will be the best birthday present you ever get .
From memory you're crossing the ditch and having it done over here?

Thanks LGXDownunder,
Yes, I'm having it done in Melbourne. I'm currently on the sunshine coast for 10 days, then back home for just under a week and fly back on Sunday.
This trip was planned long before I'd even heard of implants but it has worked out handy for having my bloods done as I've been able to go to an Aussie pathology lab.
It also meant we have been able to pick up Aussie sims for our phones which will make communication with the hospital easier.
I'll spend a week recovering in Melbourne and fly back the following Monday.

[Kiwias]

Kiwias, congrats on making the commitment and on final approach ! Glad you're not anxious, I wish I would have been that relaxed. Happy Birthday ! Anxious to hear how things go.

- Chuck

Thanks Chuck,
Yes are this stage I'm more excited than anything. Although I probably will get the heebie-jeebies as they wheel me in

[Kiwias]

No anxiety?? That's awesome! I had the anticipation for sure but there was definitely plenty of anxiety knowing my stuff was getting chopped on.

I used the most of my anxiety on making the decision to have an implant. If it had been suggested to me as an option at the start of the year I would have dismissed it out of hand.
When I started my research into treatments for Peyronies it became clear that not only was an implant the best choice it was also the least scary with the most benefits.
Even so it was a big psychological leap to actually commit to going down this path, especially once I realised that in order to find a high volume surgeon I would have to travel abroad and take on the cost myself.
Luckily my wife had been supportive even though she was initially bemused and a little bit horrified by what I was contemplating

[LGXDownunder]

Best wishes for your surgery Kiwias, and happy birthday!
In my experience it will be the best birthday present you ever get .
From memory you're crossing the ditch and having it done over here?

Thanks LGXDownunder,
Yes, I'm having it done in Melbourne. I'm currently on the sunshine coast for 10 days, then back home for just under a week and fly back on Sunday.
This trip was planned long before I'd even heard of implants but it has worked out handy for having my bloods done as I've been able to go to an Aussie pathology lab.
It also meant we have been able to pick up Aussie sims for our phones which will make communication with the hospital easier.
I'll spend a week recovering in Melbourne and fly back the following Monday.

Nice, enjoy it . We have friends at the southern end of the SC and flew up there recently for a few days. That should also help you relax pre op.
We're visiting NZ early next year. Thanks for reminding me that I haven't yet decided what to do about phone comms. Added to the "to do" list.

[richard_goes_bionic]

kiwis, wish you good luck, everything will be fine, I am 5 days post op and improving.
may I give you an advice, due to lot of painkillers your bowel movement will be screwed, empty your stomach completely just before your surgery, you want go for a heavy load right after operation.

[Kiwias]

Best wishes for your surgery Kiwias, and happy birthday!
In my experience it will be the best birthday present you ever get .
From memory you're crossing the ditch and having it done over here?

Thanks LGXDownunder,
Yes, I'm having it done in Melbourne. I'm currently on the sunshine coast for 10 days, then back home for just under a week and fly back on Sunday.
This trip was planned long before I'd even heard of implants but it has worked out handy for having my bloods done as I've been able to go to an Aussie pathology lab.
It also meant we have been able to pick up Aussie sims for our phones which will make communication with the hospital easier.
I'll spend a week recovering in Melbourne and fly back the following Monday.

Nice, enjoy it . We have friends at the southern end of the SC and flew up there recently for a few days. That should also help you relax pre op.
We're visiting NZ early next year. Thanks for reminding me that I haven't yet decided what to do about phone comms. Added to the "to do" list.

You can just pick up a sim at the airport. Shouldn't be too expensive. 2degrees usually have the best deals.