First a big thank you to Hawk and Stepone who have been kind enough to talk to me on the phone about implant issues. Thanks guys, it has really made a difference to talk to a human who has gone through it.
Secondly, I want to apologise for not contributing more to the forum over the years. The situation was that I was pretty determined to beat Peyronie’s without surgery but after trying so many things and discovering that none seemed to make any difference I got a bit dejected and disappointed and lost my energy for contributing or even reading the forum.
I hope to make up for it in some way by journaling my way through this implant. If anybody has any questions or ideas on how to make it more useful, please let me know.
A bit about me 68 years old, steady relationship, desk-bound job. Pretty fit I think. No other major issues apart from this. I have been struggling with Peyronie’s disease for about 7 years now
It started off about 6 years ago with a lump on my penis and a bit of a bend. The doctor did not really diagnose it so I had to keep pushing to eventually see a urologist who diagnosed Peyronie’s. I think I have tried most of the common remedies,
VED, Restorex, diets, coaching, vitamins,
Pentox, Thackers mixture, Chinese medicine, and probably a few other things.
All have been very disappointing and some expensive.
At various times I considered a Nesbit operation but got put off by the idea of losing length when I was already suffering with
Erectile Dysfunction. While I used drugs to help after a while it seemed medicines like Viagra and Cialis were giving me side effects and the Peyronie’s and
Erectile Dysfunction were getting worse so that did not seem to be an option. Over the last couple of years I started thinking about an implant.
Fortunately, I have a very accommodating girlfriend who has been a great support.
I live in London so am covered by the National Health service. I feel lucky that I am under Dr Nim Christopher who is well-respected andrology surgeon and he will be doing the operation. I didn’t choose him it was more luck of the draw.
I saw him today and this is his report:
‘I reviewed this patient in my outpatient clinic today.
He is due for surgery next week. He should get a minimum of 5 inches length (more likely 6 inches) with his penile
prosthesis and straightening manoeuvres. This will be the Wilson moulding +/- multiple small tunical relaxing incisions. Most of the surgery can be performed via the scrotal incision but if we need access to the distal penis, we may need to open his old circumcision incision as well. If tunical relaxing incisions are performed, then it will be left semi erect for 3 weeks, if not the prothesis can be deflated the next day. We would aim to get it functionally straight ie within 20 degrees (straight enough for sex). The reservoir will be inserted in the retropubic position near the bladder via the same incision’
My translation of this is that he will see what needs to be done while I am in theatre and act accordingly. He seemed approachable and competent so I feel I am in good hands.
To prepare I am doing as much stretching as I can with the Restorex and
VED and eating a lot of pineapple in response to a hint from another member.
I have asked about pain relief and they have promised a codeine-based painkiller as well as getting something from over the counter. I am wondering if I should have something in reserve like tramadol just in case. I will be getting ready for possible constipation by having an enema and taking a lot of stool softeners.
I feel like I am on the upward part of a roller coaster (surgery scheduled for the 20th) and not quite sure what it will be like on the other side. I am really hoping that I am able to restart work after 2 weeks as I have a lot of clients to see (virtually).
Very happy to answer any questions or give any help I can.
Cheers,
Bob
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July 15, 2020, 07:42:27 AM