3 weeks till my revision. Lgx to replace titan.
I went for my pre surgery testing and will chat with my urologist surgeon on Friday for one last time before the surgery.
My history. March 2019, after dealing with
Erectile Dysfunction, peyronies, hourglassing,
plaque, and venous leaks for almost 3 years before having a titan implant put in. I had an 18 cm plus 1
rte put in for 19 cm total. Right after surgery I was about 5.5 inches and I was straight. My surgical notes stated after implant was put in and cycled I still had a curvature of 30 degrees. Modeling was done and notes said implant straightened it out.
I have a journal for that journey. I will say I was totally happy with the titan and the implant. My viewpoint was if this thing breaks I will get it fixed. Straight and got most of my length back.
Summer 2019 I developed a hernia in my groin. It was very close to my reservoir location. I dealt with the pain till dec. Decided to get the hernia fixed and scheduled for jan. Met with the hernia surgeon twice. Asked if he would want a ct scan to make sure where tubes and reservoir is. Said it was not needed. Hernia surgery would not affect the implant.
Night before implant pumped up and was a solid 6.5 inches. 5.5
flaccid with my titan. As I said totally happy.
One week after hernia surgery tried to pump up. 10 pumps and bulb collapsed. No hard penis. Deflated tried again. Same thing happened. Immediately scheduled meeting with original implant surgeon as well as hernia surgeon.
Hernia surgeon said it was a coincidence. Not related.
Original implant surgeon said, it was probably a pump issue and hernia surgery should not affect implant. He would recommend just fixing the pump as that was probably the issue. Tugging in the groin could have affected tube connections. It really was not a real issue. He inspected me thoroughly. While there I asked about a prominent ridge on my left side of the penis at the groin. It is a dog ear. No problem. Will see about a repair.
Decided to see my general doc as I was not happy with either viewpoint. He referred me to a new urologist in town. Made an appt. He does implants regularly but only 2 to 3 a month. First thing he ordered was a ct scan. Reservoir is empty. Saline is actually visible around reservoir on the ct. He also did not like the protrusion of some the tubes in my groin as well as a very hard dog ear projection the left side of my penis.
He recommended a removal and replacement. The tubes from pump to reservoir, as well as reservoir needs to be changed. Pump should also be changed since tubes are being replaced. Should just change it all and start fresh.
We discussed my history with
Erectile Dysfunction and peyronies. The titan fixed it and have not had any issues in the past year. Love my titan. I would have no problem keeping it.
He discussed taking the titan out and putting an lgx in. I told him I had no interest in a cx at all. I also have one tip shorter than the other. He said the tips could be evened out and should get another cm added to the length. This should be the 18 cm lgx with a 2 cm
rte. He did not think I am ready for a 21 cm lgx but would see. I was concerned about the lgx and peyronies. He said since titan was in for the past year it would be good and the lgx would give me some relief from the hard ridges protruding from my penis and limit possibility of any erosion.
At this point nervous as hell. Not about the implant. Getting that fixed. Just wondering about the lgx and the new surgeon. I am a bit stuck as I am going to need both a general surgeon and my urologist surgeon in the or. Hernia mesh will need to be redone at same time reservoir and tubing is placed as it looks like the reservoir may be tied to the mesh.
Insurance approvals are done. At this point just waiting till the 18th. I am going local this time for several personal reasons. I guess I will see how it all goes. Whatever happens it will be interesting to compare the new lgx to the titan. One bright spot hopefully is i already have 19 cm total cylinders and
rtes now so i am hopeful i should not get shortened and might get another 1 or 2 cm for 20 or 21 total length cylinders.
I will keep you all posted on how things go. I will say the new doc has already given me antibiotics and gabapentin to start 5 days before surgery to get a start on the infection risk with the revision surgery.
I do wonder how recovery will be. Last time was pretty easy for the most part.