Penile implant

Drayton, if you put Penile Implants into the search box there is information there

Got mine 2 weeks ago. Follow up appointment next week to start inflation/deflation, but delighted so far. I'm happy to answer any particular questions insofar as I can at this stage.

It works as expected and I’ve been cleared for sex in a further 2 weeks’ time (which will be a total of 5 weeks after surgery). Functionally it would be entirely possible right away. At the moment, there is room for improvement in terms of appearance, and I think there is every chance of that, but the operation has certainly given me a penis that works. The pump and the deflation button are quite hard to operate at this stage and require a good deal of strength in the fingers, but I am told that this will get easier with use.

The procedure itself was much less unpleasant and painful than you might assume. I was given painkillers, and used them the first night, but they were not really needed so I discontinued them after that apart from occasional use if I felt a bit sore. I had a catheter which was removed the day after surgery and then I was sent home. I was perfectly able to walk to the nearest London Underground station and take the tube during the rush hour, followed by 90 minutes on a train, if that gives an indication of the low level of discomfort I felt. I had some swelling and tenderness over the days that followed, but nothing too bad at all. (And I am someone who found the aftermath of robotic prostatectomy excruciating in the extreme). The only remaining issue is that the skin of my scrotum is very sore where the pump is pressing on it from the inside, but I had the same problem after my artificial urinary sphincter was fitted last year and that resolved itself within a few weeks so I expect this will be similar.

Drayton - or anyone else - feel free to send me a private message if there’s anything you want to ask that you don’t wish to post on the public forum.

So pleased all is going well Andrew keep the posts comming , once my opp is done I’ll kerp you and all imformed if my progress good or bad . Watch this space Drayton

Good luck Drayton. Hope it all goes well for you and look forward to hearing how you get on.

Hi it’s drayton well it’s been an adventure the last couple of weeks things took a a turn for the worst in that by day 7 my pain was pretty bad I waited until day 11 and had to get some stronger pain relief also spoke to my nurse at uclh and she postponed my follow up for a week witch is in the 30th may now the 27th things have settled down thankfully just mild discomfort all healing nicely swelling gone only discomfort from the implant as it’s still particially inflated but can now where clothes as I wasnt able to to much pressure . Like my nurse said all operations affect people differently, but I’m now back to my old self and looking forward to my follow up if I’ve been through the worst and the end result is a success it will have been worth every bit of discomfort. I hope Andrew that your progress is comming along nicely is the pump getting any easier to use , most men have said it takes a bit of time to master but I’m sure it will be ok well any info you have to pass on please do so I’ll come back after my follow up appt with more progress news best wishes to all who read this if you are thinking of and implant orhave  just had it done think positive Drayton

Hi Andrew haven’t herd from you in a while is all going ok Drayton 

Hi sorry to hear of Your long running problem

i had an implant earlier this year after prostate cancer four years ago . Like yourself i tried tablets pumps and injections but with limited success. I am now 4 months post op and very pleased to say life is good again , I would be pleased to answer any questions you have at any time , I’m not sure what hospital you will be attending but if it’s uclh Westmorland street your in very good hands so ask away

Drayton

Hi drayton here I’ll start at the beginningg

as far as the operation itself I’ve read many different stories but this is mine . I was totally impotent so this was my only solution the operation was fine with pain afterwards swelling the usual after such an operation in that region the swelling and pain were pretty uncomfortable so I took tramadol tablets , I had a re visit to learn how to inflate and deflate at 4 weeks but found it to painful so left it for a further 2 weeks by now I was off all pain relief and started to inflate daily a not at a time slowly building up over I would say the next 2 weeks inflating is pretty easy it took me a little bit longer to master the deflateing But now no problem at all as for the feel of it yes when deflated you can feel the tubes at the. Add of the penis where  bends with your natural position but when inflated not at all visually Flaccid or erect it looks no different depending on how hard you pump it up will give you a harder erection  for my wife after 42 years together she did nit wNt me to go through the operation but supported my decision and now 4 months on she so happy for me our life is now back to where it was before my cancer opp is it the same as before the answer is no but it comes in a pretty close second not only physically but also mentally

bottom line was it worth the it pain and all definitely for me yes hope this has been helpful this was my journey I’m sure other people gave different ones but if I was your age I wouldn’t hesitate with you the best what ever you decide 

Drayton

Hi as Far as size is concerned I lost length not because of the operation but because of The impotence caused by my prostate removal lack of erection as you know us men have erections  when we are sleeping etc girth as for mine with the implants more girth as for blood flow to the glands i still get blood flow to the head I know this is not always the case , it can feel slightly cold when flaccid but when inflated ok

like I said is it like when I was 10years younger no it’s not i Asked my wife is there any difference and she said not at all  I have a read of your problem and if you want as near to normal sex life that can be offered this is probably your only option I’m sure there are men out there who would not agree with me have not had the succwas I’ve had and you are a lot younger than myself  you have to want this believe me mentally it’s a life changer as well as physical hope this helps drayton

i fully understand your wife’s feelings for better or werse I believe we said many years ago shows that she cares about you but like you say ain’t going to be any worse off , what Ever you decide best of luck keep in touch 

there is a gentleman called rugby Dave in this site he dosent  only give his story in words he had posted some images of his implant 

looks as natural as mine dose now !!

drayton 

Hi Drayton,

I hope all is well.  If you don't mind me asking,

How are you finding the implants now?

are you able to try various positions etc?

Do the hinder day to day life in any way?

Can you feel the reservoir when you walk, jog or do any physical activity?

regards

Were you asked to use a penis pump before or after the procedure to help with stretching the penile tissue?

Were you given a time span/ life cycle of the implants, for example use X times per week/month to get longevity for X years etc

Does the penis feel the same, sensation etc, for example when one gets a natural erection, you feel the pressure build up, do you get the same feel when its inflated?

When you say "best orgasm" is that because you can now have multiple orgasms due to being able to stay hard or are they just more intense?

sorry for all the questions.

Regards

As for the pump I had been useing it for some time After my prostate removal although I did not find it successful for erections so my use sadly declined hence my lose of length 

after the implant my nurse told me once all things had heeled to inflate daily and leave for a while while showering / no specific time just to get used to inflating and deflating 

As for the feel of the erection as apposed  to a natural one no it’s not the same build up as you are not useing the body’s nerves and senses . But the sensation of sex itself is for me great . When I spoke about my orgasams post implant nothing to do with multiple ones I believe this is down to my prostate removal and how I worked so hard on my pelvic floor muscles. As unfortunatelay incontinece is a by product of having your prostrate removed , but these excercises can be done by anybody . but It is true that once orgasam has been achieved and Wanted to continue unless you deflate then you can . 

As for the life span of the implant only time will tell ten years fifteen years who knows anything that is mechanical can go wrong at any time but I had no choice it was either have the opp or stay impotent . My exsperience all but short has been positive I’m sure there are men out there that have not had the same result .

all the best Drayton 

Just found my CCG's position - they don't offer penile implants

Ulsterman

I sent you a PM, no worries, I understand, I had similar situation when I 1st joined the forum.

Hi Drayton, 

Thanks for your input, much appreciated. Regards

Hi i tried everything for about three years even had advance sling op 2015 due to severe incontinence got my letter today for op on 6/9/19 so very happy I feel I’ve got nothing to loose broke phone at moment but wish all the best mate 

I had brachytherapy over a year ago. I was suffering from ED before that and was taking cialis.

Since my brachytherapy I’ve found my ed has got a lot worse, which has ended up with me taking an increasing dose of cialis

Whilst I can get an erection, I’d say it’s ‘unreliable”, which has lead to a degree of performance anxiety, which makes things even worse.

I’m also starting to worry about any long term effects of drug regularly so am wondering if implants might be worth looking into.

From the comments here it seems they work pretty well?

Hello Andrew I having a implant on 5 September 2019 I also plan to walk to Bond Street station from uclh reading your review has made me fill a lot better thanks for posting