After a couple of delays, I had the implant on 21st January. As far as I can tell, it all went well. They had to find somewhere else to put the reservoir as there was a hernia mesh close to where it usually goes. Before I went to UCLH, I had been taking Tramadol for pain relief on my knee, and I was advised to keep taking it when I was there. So, my pain experience is probably not reliable. The only discomfort is with the area where they inserted the reservoir. Not surprising really - any abdominal surgery is likely to be painful afterwards.
I stayed overnight and went home the next day by taxi (I live not far from UCL), carefully avoiding speed bumps.
Not encountered any issues with the scrotum where the pump is, nor the penis itself. Maybe they're using a new pump, but it doesn't feel uncomfortable, or heavy.
They left me with the penis partially inflated. It doesn't show when I've got my clothes on.
Like everyone else, I'm seeing the team again in 2 weeks. The staff at Westmoreland St were excellent, calm, kind and clearly very experienced.
Before going home, I asked if I could drive, and they said it was quite OK providing it was for short distances, and I didn't have any sudden pains. I also asked about bending to put on shoes and doing up shoelaces, and again they said no problem, just take it easy. I think a pair of slip-on shoes might be a good idea.
Mike
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