At last, my penile implant

User

Posted 01 Apr 2023 at 18:37

Ulsterman,

That's great news. Glad for you.

Good luck.

JedSee.

User

Posted 02 Apr 2023 at 05:44

Great news. Glad everything was clear for you 👍

User

Posted 02 Apr 2023 at 09:22

Good news Ulsterman.

Ido4

User

Posted 02 Apr 2023 at 10:41

What you've gone through with this procedure sounds absolutely ghastly, Ulsterman. It's been a real eye-opener to follow your journey, and I admire you enormously for sticking with it. Can the implant be removed if it just doesn't work out for someone?

Best wishes,

Chris

User

Posted 02 Apr 2023 at 12:06

I had one random episode of blood in urine 3 years post RT. I had it investigated, nothing found, not happened since.

Dave

User

Posted 02 Apr 2023 at 15:43

I'm not 100% sure the implant can be removed. It's an expensive and specialist procedure to start with. If you did have it removed, I don't think injections could be used to give you erections. But I'm not sure. I was told it's pretty much irreversible.

To be fair, the MRI of the implant showed it is fitted properly. It may not have been the cause of the bleeding.

I wouldn't let any of my experiences put any man off having the implant. It is an imperfect solution but does the job

User

Posted 26 Aug 2023 at 10:35

Some of you have asked for an update now that the implant has been in use for a year.

My penis is shorter and less girthy than before surgery and salvage radiotherapy. That's obviously not the implant's fault. The penis itself though looks natural. You wouldn't know by looking at it that there is an implant inside it. Touching it, it is obvious but not off-putting. I really don't like the pump part that sits between my testicles. It is bulky and heavy. You use it to inflate and deflate the device.

I think the design of the pump part of the device could be improved. Maybe not. I wonder if eventually a smaller, less obtrusive pump could be designed.

An app based device could be interesting. You may not need a pump if the app could somehow release the fluid from the reservoir.

My orgasms are a bit harder to achieve than with the Invicorp injections but that's not a huge problem.

Orgasms are not as sensitive. With Invicorp, I had excellent dry orgasms. With the pump, most orgasms are good, some are excellent. Maybe it's an age thing, but I am only 53.

Imagine this. If I had been able to get as many Invicorp injections on prescription as I wanted, and if I could have injected myself as often as I wanted and if the injection lasted more than 45 minutes (with many men it lasts longer), then I think I'd prefer Invicorp to the implant.

The implant works well for me and I'm reconciled to it, not overjoyed with it. It's a pity that there isn't a man on here who has a much more positive view of the implant, as I wouldn't want my experience putting anyone off.

But if you want a guaranteed erection, the implant will do that for you.

User

Posted 26 Aug 2023 at 19:59

Thanks Ulsterman, for the update. I really appreciate it. And I'm glad that you've given a "warts and all" appraisal of the device. My experience of urology professionals gives me the impression that they tend to paint an overly- positive picture, so I'm glad you've told it "like it is".

You've given me lots of food for thought. I've not been having great success with injections (Alprostadil or Invicorp) so I wanted to find out more about an implant.

It's great that you get a guaranteed erection. But I'm worried about losing length and girth. I've already lost some length after the prostatectomy, so losing even more was not in my plan. And I don't like the idea that someone could feel that it's different when they touched my penis. Also, if someone was a little rough in handling your testicles, could that inadvertently cause problems with the device? (You mentioned elsewhere that you can't ride a bicycle, so presumably any irregular movement could cause problems?). Have you ever hurt yourself accidentally when operating it? I hope I'm not being too intrusive or personal.

Thanks for all the information you've given. As you've said, if someone else wants to chip in with a different experience of the implant, that would be great too.

Best wishes to you.

JedSee.

User

Posted 26 Aug 2023 at 22:25

The implant won't cause you to lose length or girth. Whilst waiting for the implant, you should use a vacuum device to help preserve length and girth.

I have been told to look after the implant but it is pretty robust. I've never hurt myself using it. And, if someone was a little rough during sex, you'd be OK.

User

Posted 27 Aug 2023 at 02:05

Thanks a lot for the comprehensive review. I have not had too much joy with injections, however I am slowly beginning to appreciate the pump and introduce that into our love making. The implant is a point of no-return it seems, therefore I will stick with the pump and the medication for now. Thanks.

User

Posted 27 Aug 2023 at 09:34

Thanks Ulsterman, that's good to know. I really appreciate your input. It's a bit of a minefield, but we have to do whatever we can to maintain ourselves as best we can.

Best wishes,

JedSee.

User

Posted 16 Jan 2024 at 04:56

I learnt that if you have the implant and use cialis with it, the sensitivity of the penis will increase.

The cialis will have no effect on the erection but will improve penile sensitivity.

User

Posted 20 Jan 2024 at 21:21

I'm going to try that Kore24

User

Posted 30 Jan 2024 at 21:38

Good luck

User

Posted 21 May 2024 at 16:33

Hi Ulster man, im new on here and am looking at getting the penile implant, im based down here in Dublin. Great info on here, thanks for all your postings.

Could you tell me this about the implant. For example, if now i have a 6cm penis flacid and then i use caverjet and it goes to 12cm for intercourse.

With the implant whats the size when flacid and hard? Is it always 12cm but flacid and then just gets erect and hard when pumped up or is it smaller and it does get longer?

I had BC over 12 years ago (im 51now) and the caverjet is not working as well anymore so i am considering the implant. I just don't want to lose the length that I currently have, as over the years it has become smaller as no natural erection.

Any help much appreciated,

Simon,

User

Posted 22 May 2024 at 00:52

Simon,

Pumps used regularly are good for maintaining and possibly even restoring some lost length. I wonder if it would be a good idea to use one for a while before you are measured up for the implant?

User

Posted 22 May 2024 at 06:46

Simon, I'd try invicorp injections first if caverjet isn't working as well. I'm not sure about the question on length.

User

Posted 22 May 2024 at 08:38

Thanks, its funny how 12 years ago i could literally use 3/4ml of caverjet and rock hard for at least an hour. Now 20/30ml makes it erect but not hard enough at all.

I have ordered some invicorp and will see if that makes a difference.

User

Posted 11 Nov 2024 at 22:13

I found some really helpful info regarding penile implants on this forum however I wanted to explain my journey and ask anyone a few years after implant if things change.

Firstly, I understand everyone’s experience is different and I am not advising anyone not to do it but I gotta say my implant surgery was the worst pain I have ever witnessed , just to paint a picture I am a fit 4 times a week gym goer and runner in late 50’s.

Having said that at around 7 weeks after surgery I am happy to report we have managed to achieve sex - which at the end of the day was always the goal but it has come at a cost , as briefly explained by my week by week journey below :

After Surgery

Week 1 to 5 , periods of excruciating pain like a 9 to 10 out of 10 (with pain killers)

Always feeling a bit sick which is difficult to explain but I put it down to the implant . Constantly on loo when I got home but no infection .

Week 5 to 7 pain eases a bit but is still present .

Always feel a bit sick along with upset stomach .

When I started using the pump i noticed the implant is more difficult to operate than I was led to believe and I can feel the pump inside my testicles most of the time which is uncomfortable .

Week 7 to 9, Penis and testicles still feel sore and occasionally my buttocks hurt which UCL nurse said was something to do with pump pushing against me however I foolishly didn’t question her more on this. Still feeling sick along with upset stomach.

Going into week 10

Find it difficult to sleep as the implant is sometimes really uncomfortable at night .

I still require pain killers to ease pain from my penis and testicles area but the pain is not constant however today is a particularly horrible pain day along with pain in buttocks , the sickly feeling still present , loads to ask at next UCL appointment . After work just wanna go bath and bed in hope it’s feeling better tomorrow - going gym feels like a lifetime ago .

Positives

I am ok doing lighter duties at work and pain is not as noticeable in daytime when I am mobile .

I find warm bath is easiest place to deflate and to ease discomfort .

My length looks bigger than it was after

Robotic Prostatectomy (but not before) and despite the pain I can now get an erection whenever I want.

My question is to any guys out there who are a few years or more after implant - does the pain and discomfort go away and at what point .

It was wonderful to be able to achieve sex again after many years but for me the discomfort isn’t worth having this inside me unless I know the pain will eventually go away - and gotta admit at this point sex is last thing on my mind.

Advice from longer term implant patients and others would be kindly appreciated .

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