GW's Implant Story and Pictures

GWhad his surgery on January 7, 2008
Pictures were taken on January 10, 2008

Dear Readers

Let me introduce you to a new poster to my Penileimplant blog site. His name is GW and he is home recovering from recent implant surgery. W opted for implant surgery following removal of his prostate due to cancer in late 2006. Wjoins my distinguished group of men who have opted to change their sexual lives by having penile implant surgery to reverse persistant and severe erectile dysfunction. Those of us who have had implant surgery hope that by sharing our experiences, we can educate men and their partners worldwide, that persistant ED can be over come. We want men everywhere to know that we can continue to enjoy sexual intercourse the rest of their lives. This despite having medical conditions that have severely damaged the ability of their penis to become engorged with blood and to maintain a stiff erection long enouth to enjoy sexual intercourse. Folks, here is GW story in his own words:

Bob,

Thanks for writing back, and thanks again for your blog---it helped me a great deal.........

ED- mine was not too bad and was a problem starting aroung age 50, I am now 58. Viagra worked well enough and I didn't really worry about it too much.

In 2006 I developed prostate cancer. My prostate was removed (with robotic surgery) 11-1-06.......After surgery my ED was a real problem.....Viagra stopped working at all, I tried the pump but it did not work, I tried the shots but did not like them. I got to the point that I would rather not have sex if it required a shot..........

The decision was simple.....an implant or complete ED. After reading your blog I decided to go with the implant.....Your blog was the only information that I felt was trustworthy...........

The implant was done 1-7-08, the pictures were taken 1-10-08 (yesterday)......I am a little sore but it is not bad. All I am taking for pain is over the counter meds 2 or 3 times a day, and I could do without them. I am taking them mostly for the pain involved in deflating the tubes since they seem to auto inflate after a few hours.

I am still having a problem with incontinence but it is still improving gradually so I decided to wait and see what it does before having more extra parts installed........If I don't dry-up in the next 4-5 months I will have the male sling installed...........

I will be glad to answer any questions and will send more photos as things change and I am able to start using the implant........My doc said not to inflate it for four weeks............

Let me know what else I can do or answer to help with your blog.

GW

Jack's Story

Dear Readers:

Once again, I am priveledged to share with you another man's story of his battle with ED and subsequent implant surgery. Jack brings a unique view as someone who first had a maleable penile implant implanted first. When it failed, he opted for a three piece Mentor Alpha 1 penile implant which he uses today. Jack has graciously offered his story to you the reader in the hope that all of you can gain knowledge from his candor. Jack tells it like it is, both what he likes and what he disliked of both devices. Jack now joins a distinguished group of men who have consented to telling their story on this blog. We who have implants know how difficult it is for men to decide if a penile implant is right for you. Jack has also supplied pictures of his genitals with the Mentor Alpha 1 implant. He also gives you measure ments listed in centimeter. To convert centimeters into inches, 2.5 centimeters equals one inch. Here is Jack's story:

Bob,
You have an awesome blog on a relevant topic for many men. The information you present is honest and heartfelt. It is informative and I can only wish it was available when I was doing my research before getting my implants. Thank you for your candor in sharing your story and photographs. After further consideration, I have decided to share some of my own personal experiences and opinions. Please feel free to post this information on your blog along with some of my photographs.

In the late 1990’s I suddenly realized that the quality of my erections had slowly declined to the point where I could no longer have intercourse with my wife. My penis looked hard, but it was not rigid enough for penetration. Needless to say I was surprised, shocked, and dismayed that I could no longer have sex. My self-confidence and self-esteem also took a blow. Something had to be done and I made an appointment with an urologist.

One of the first tests I did was a snap ring. Before I went to bed each night I would put the snap ring around my penis. During the night my nocturnal erections were supposed to “snap” the ring and break it. Unfortunately, they never did. The next tests I did included a urine flow test to check for prostrate problems (I think); an MRI of the brain to check for any pituitary gland problems; and a testosterone level check. No issues were found and I passed each test with flying colors.

My urologist gave me a prescription for a medical grade vacuum pump which I promptly purchased. I used the pump for awhile with mixed success. Pumping was stimulating, felt great, produced some the largest erections I ever had, and was completely natural. On the flip side the pumping process was slow and the constriction rings were very uncomfortable. Erections felt cold to the touch, were limited to 30 minutes, and the base of my penis acted like a swivel. Viagra help with my arousal, but not my erections.

I wanted something simpler and more spontaneous than the vacuum pump so I tried drug treatments. These included direct injections into my penis and Muse, which used catheter like device to place a small pill in my urethra. I did not like the drugs; the injections were painful, distracting, and did not solve my problem. And from what I have read lately, injections can apparently cause internal scarring.

Venous leakage caused by repeated straddle injuries probably caused my impotence. As a youth I used to jump bicycles. As an adult, I moved up to dirt bikes and four-wheelers. Consequently my groin area took a lot of abuse over the years and I can remember some painful injuries from landing on hard bars and seats. Blood still flowed into my penis and produced an erection, but it slowly leaked out. The result was tumescence without rigidity. I also think that there may have been some congenital issues too.

I was totally discouraged, dejected, frustrated, disgusted, and depressed! Everything I tried had failed and there were few options left. I considered vascular surgery and nixed it due to its low chance of success. I was getting desperate for a permanent solution and started to seriously consider a penile prosthesis. This was the late 1990’s and information was scarce. My research included meeting with my urologists, watching implant videos, and searching the internet for information.

My requirements were simple. I wanted something that gave me a rigid erection suitable for intercourse, was easy to use, simple to implant, reliable, and inexpensive. I chose the AMS 650 semi-rigid penile prosthesis and was implanted at age 35. The surgery was done on an outpatient basis with no complications and my wife drove me home from the hospital the very same day. I have two distinct impressions from that day. First, my penis was bandaged and looked like a hotdog in crescent roll. Second, it was almost impossible to urinate due to presence of the implants and swelling from surgery!

My next big (no pun intended) impression was the change in length x girth. My penis was now shorter and significantly thinner. I was prepared to lose some length, but the loss in girth truly shocked me and was completely unexpected. I lost at least 4.0 cm of length and 2.5 cm of girth. The loss in girth was especially noticeable the first time my wife and I had sex and I felt loose inside her. I could tell she noticed it too, but she never let on that she was unhappy.

AMS 650
What I liked
Spontaneous always ready to go
Rigid rock hard erection
Unlimited duration erection
Reliable

What I did not like
Permanent erection
No expansion in girth
Cylinders did not fill out penis
Difficult to conceal
Embarrassing at times

Seven years after I got my AMS 650, I noticed a clicking feeling on the right side. I went to my new urologist who examined me and determined that the right rod had indeed broken and needed to be replaced. I was more than a little surprised, but readily agreed to get it replaced ASAP. I immediately ruled out getting another semi-rigid device. My urologist and I reviewed the AMS 700 and Mentor Alpha I three-piece inflatable prosthesis (IPP) and he assured me that either one would give me an excellent result.

My requirements this time were increased girth, daily comfort, ease of concealment, and a reliable easy to use pump. I wanted a normal life with a natural erectile process. Please note that increased length was not a consideration. I chose the Mentor Alpha I and was implanted at age 43. The surgery was again done on an outpatient basis with no complications and my wife drove me home from the hospital the very same day. I remember my implant being partially inflated and my penis being by a special jock strap.

My second implant surgery again resulted in a change in length x girth. My penis is still smaller than my natural erection, but it is significantly thicker than my last implant. Although length is about the same, I was thrilled when I gained back 1.9 cm of girth. The gain in girth was especially noticeable the first time my wife and I had sex and I no longer felt loose inside her. My ego and self-confidence go a tremendous boost and my wife is happier too.

Mentor Alpha I
What I like
Daily comfort
Normal bio function and erectile process
Easy to conceal
Rigid erection suitable for intercourse
Cylinder expansion increases girth with some length
Unlimited duration erection
Reliable

What I do not like
No expansion in girth
Cylinders do not fill out penis
Increased chance of failure from moving parts
Limited product lifetime

I almost forgot to list my measurements. I measure length by pushing the ruler or tape all the way in until it stops at the pubic bone while I measure girth at mid-shaft.

Before surgery – natural age 21
Bone pressed length 19.0 cm
Visible length 19.0 cm
Mid-shaft girth 13.9 cm

First surgery – AMS 650 age 35
Bone pressed length 15.0 cm
Visible length 12.7 cm (need to lose weight)
Mid-shaft girth 11.4 cm

Second surgery – Mentor Alpha I age 43
Bone pressed length 15.4 cm
Visible length 12.7 cm
Mid-shaft girth 13.4 cm

Although I still get natural latent erections from time-to-time, I do not include them when I measure since they are atypical and uncontrollable. When they occur they tend to add more girth than length. I occasionally use a vacuum pump to help preserve my remaining natural erection.
Overall I am very happy with my IPP, but the road to happiness does have a price. Getting a penile implant of any type is a lifetime commitment. Remember, once an implant, always an implant, there is no going back. Expect to have pain and discomfort. Expect to lose length and girth. Expect to have more surgeries. Exhaust all other possibilities first. Choose the implant type that best suits and meets your personal needs.

Thank you again Bob for your great blog! If you have any questions, please let me know.
Jack

New Year with my Penile Impant

My penis erect at 45 degree angle

I can leave my penis erect for hours without any harm occurring.

4 hours, a piece of cake.

My erection 5.75 inches

The underside of my penis. Scars are fully healed.

My penis in the flacid state.

Picture of me in underwear

A lot fuller with the implant

Dear Readers:

First: If you have just found my blogsite and are truely interested in permanently giving your "Erectile Dysfunction" the heave ho, and enjoying great sex once again, wherever an when ever. Please, please, please give penile implants a good chance and consider them. Please go to the beginning of my blog in May 2007 where I began exploring the option of having surgery for an implant. If there is one thing that I have done, that is a thorough search through a top notch medical library into penile implants. I have a wealth of information for you in this blog. I wrote this blog for you, the guy whose sick of not having a hard erect penis to enjoy in the bedroom. I too spent years takin shots for an erection. I've used viagra and cialis. I've used vacuum constriction devices. Let me say this only once. If I could do it over, back in 1993 when I began having trouble with my erections, I would have had this surgery without any question whats so ever. And my loving wife of 26 years emphatically agrees with that statement. This blog website also features graphic pictures of my genitals as well as other men's genitals who have implant surgery. We all want to tell you and your partner what this surgery entails. And we want to tell you truthfully why we had the surgery. In this post, I am 7 months post surgery and I am going to post pictures that I have taken of my genitals so that you can see that they look perfectly normal looking. My erections and you are going to have to take my word for this, but truthfully, with the implant, my penis feels the same as it has always felt during erection. The cavities that would normally be filled with blood are now filled with a saline encased chamber the length of my penis. After I ejaculate, I continue to remain erect for however long that I want to and it continues to feel very good indeed. My wife can continue to enjoy intercourse with my erect penis in her vagina. My penis is the same as it's always been. That is not everyone's experience, but it is mine. So please, if you are just starting out to research Penile Implant surgery, please go to the beginning of this blog site as this is the end of my blog. The pictures that I am posting were taken on January 1, 2008 and I am now 7 months post surgical penile implant. I have an AMS 700 Ultrex implant in my penis now. And as you can see from the pictures, it would be impossible for anyone to be able to tell that there is an implant inside of my penis. In fact, the only way anybody can teel that you have an implant is they can feel the pump inside of your scrotum. If AMS ever discovers a way to hide a pump inside the abdomen, nobody, and I mean nobody, not even your doctor would have an easy time telling does he, or doesn't he have a penile implant. Penile Implants enjoy a 92% satisfaction rate among men who have them. It's not perfect yet, but in my case, I am a 100% satisfied customer. So look through my blog. Learn all you can about implants. Email me with questions if you like at bbacon15@yahoo.com

I try and answer everybody. Good luck to everyone and heres hoping that 2008 becomes a bright, new year for you and your loving partner.

Bob