Topic: Just had plication with Levine. Will keep the community updated. (Read 1237 times)

ruff · « **on:** June 09, 2022, 11:33:02 PM »

Just had plication with Dr. Levine to correct 60 degree down and to the left curve. Surgery was a success according to him. Guess time will tell. Will keep you all updated and maybe post pictures eventually. I want to be an advocate for people with this in the future. This journey is emotionally draining. We can beat it.

Little background. I am in my late 20's, work in the medical field, and living with Peyronies Disease for about 7-8 years with a 30 degree down and to the left curve after injury during sex with my partner and eventually became 60 degree down and to the left from a botched stem cell operation.

I tried tons of non-surgical treatments. Traction with penimaster pro didn't work. Pentoxifylline + Cialis didn't work. Supplements didn't work. I tried everything, heat therapy, LED, changing my diet. So many hours wasted.

I saw all of the best specialists in the US: Dr. Lue, Dr. Gelman, Dr. Levine, etc... They all pretty much recommended surgery, but I was too scared to do it. So I resorted to a stem cell operation to see if that could work before surgery. Little did I know that would be a decision I would regret for the rest of my life. Shelled out 9k to a urologist who promised the world, yet significantly hurt me and damaged my penis much more. I went from about 30 degree curve to 60 degress + some torsion from him and was left in depression. He tried to BS his way out of it by making up these weird excuses such as "the plaque dissolved its normal". All of the other urologists I saw were shaking their head in disgust when they found out what happened and found extra scar tissue.

Anyways, 3 years later, I decided to go through with the Tunica Albuginea Plication (TAP) procedure. After studying it more, I realized it's not as invasive as it looks, as it is just the outside of the penis being operated on (the tunica albuginea) and not the corpus cavernous (which was damaged during my stem cell operation and why I highly recommend against this).

I am just one case, but I hope that I can provide good information for people considering this operation. I know how scary and depressing this road is. But we can beat it. There are options out there. Just stick to the good doctors and don't make the mistake I did with my stem cell operation.

Day 1 Update: 12 hours post-surgery and pain went from a 7/10 right after surgery to maybe 2/10 now. So if youre worried of pain, its not bad at all (If you are having TAP procedure). Makes sense I guess since the corpus cavernosum isn't operated on, its just the tunica albuginea which has less nerves and vessels.

Mikel7 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 11, 2022, 05:12:18 AM »

Dr Levine is my Dr and I like his personality and approach to peyronies. Good luck in your healing and keep us posted.

JustAGuy2020 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 17, 2022, 12:46:45 PM »

Hey Ruff, likewise Dr Levine is my uro, I had incision/grafting/implant with him last year after a failed procedure with a Dr in Michigan. So far so good. I like Dr Levine a lot and would recommend him to anyone for Peyronie's issues. Good luck in your recovery.

BrettC · « **Reply #3 on:** June 18, 2022, 12:20:27 PM »

Please keep us updated. I am considering surgery, and trying to decide if I should or no. I have a 40-45 degree curve currently. I am worried I might lose length and sensation. Also, any surgery seems scary.

ruff · « **Reply #4 on:** June 18, 2022, 02:31:10 PM »

Hard to tell so far since I am just 1 week post op. I had 60 degree curve. Prior I was 6.5 inches. Looks like now I am 6 inches at the very least. So only 0.5 inch lost at most.

I was also worried about losing sensation. So far, I haven't felt a loss in sensation. And I am just 1 week post op. I was told it could take months before all my sensation comes back but I don't feel any loss currently.

ruff · « **Reply #5 on:** June 18, 2022, 02:47:19 PM »

Day 3 Update: (I posted this update in the FB group but forgot to post it here. Also I highly recommend anyone joining the FB group!!)

Took dressing off finally on the night of day 2. Easier to urinate now. First painful morning erection. Pain was only around the suture area where degloving occurred. Not where the plication occurred at the shaft. But the pain medication was enough to allow me to sleep.

ruff · « **Reply #6 on:** June 18, 2022, 02:50:51 PM »

Week 1 Update:

So far so good. I have partial erections now and it looks like I am straight! Hard to tell because I am not having 100% full erections yet due to the 7/10 pain around the incision area with erections but little to no pain on the shaft which is great. I am applying Bactericide everyday as per the post op care plan.

If anyone wants a copy of the post op care plan I can send it to them. The doctor said the pain should go away within a few weeks to a few months. The pain is already starting to get better with each day. Something that I have been also doing is wearing gauze each day as it takes the discomfort of the incision sutures away. Also, I got calvin klein jockey style underwear and it is so helpful as it provides better support to help reduce swelling.

Before surgery, I was 6.5 inches. After surgery, it looks like am 6 inches at the very least. So it doesn't look like I have lost too much length.

Also, I was uncircumcised before so I had to have a circumcision with this surgery and the area where I had the circumcision (under the glands) is still swollen but with no discoloration. Dr. Levine's fellow said it could be swollen for few weeks to months (in very rare cases forever but thats extremely rare). However, all the bruising and swelling on the shaft and scrotal area has gone away.

One of my biggest worries was losing sensation and so far I have not felt any loss in sensation which is really relieving.

I noticed a small painful abrasion on the top of my shaft. The fellow said thats very odd and usually doesnt happen. I am applying polysporn on it everyday. It seems to be getting better and I am not too worried.

It's been difficult not being able to have sex as I have to wait 4-6 weeks for that, but I just keep telling myself its a small amount of time in the grand scheme of things. After all I lived with Peyronies Disease for 7 years. Weird saying "lived" because it seemed to be defining me for so many years, and now I feel that I am closer to moving past it.

Not being able to workout is also tough. I can't lift for 2 weeks post op. I cant swim for 4 weeks. And I cant run until swelling has gone away.

I am still worried about the sutures breaking as Dr. Lue said that is a risk especially because I am on the younger side (late 20's). So I plan on being extra careful for the first months and first year post op.

Please let me know if anyone has any questions. I dont know if anyone will read this, but I remember when I was contemplating surgery, I wish I had a detailed write up like this.

cdub · « **Reply #7 on:** June 19, 2022, 12:29:08 AM »

Thank you for posting your story and updates. I hope your recovery goes well!

ruff · « **Reply #8 on:** June 23, 2022, 05:47:14 PM »

Hey guys. I finally took a look at my penis fully erect today- 2 weeks post op from Tunica Albuginea Plication (TAP) with Dr Levine. Went from 60 degrees down and left curve to…

COMPLETELY STRAIGHT!!!

7 years of suffering, depression, anxiety and worry about my future. I now feel like a new person. I wish I did this surgery a long time ago.

I lost only 0.5 cm in length. Barely anything.

I just hope it stays straight now.

Also, I highly recommend Dr. Levine. Cant stress how amazing of a doctor he is.

Still have to wait 4 more weeks before having sex. Man it’s tough to wait, but nothing compared to the last 7 years.

Happy to answer more questions and help out anyone in this community to the best of my abilities.

chrisaaa7 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 23, 2022, 05:56:14 PM »

Congrats man! That is some great news. I hope the rest of your recovery goes well and you have a great sex life for years to come, keep us updated on how you heal and once you begin sexual activity.

Alex83 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 23, 2022, 08:03:09 PM »

Quote from: ruff on June 23, 2022, 05:47:14 PM

Hey guys. I finally took a look at my penis fully erect today- 2 weeks post op from Tunica Albuginea Plication (TAP) with Dr Levine. Went from 60 degrees down and left curve to…

COMPLETELY STRAIGHT!!!

7 years of suffering, depression, anxiety and worry about my future. I now feel like a new person. I wish I did this surgery a long time ago.

I lost only 0.5 cm in length. Barely anything.

I just hope it stays straight now.

Also, I highly recommend Dr. Levine. Cant stress how amazing of a doctor he is.

Still have to wait 4 more weeks before having sex. Man it’s tough to wait, but nothing compared to the last 7 years.

Happy to answer more questions and help out anyone in this community to the best of my abilities.

WoW what good news, it's really great for you after all that you survived, hoping your recovery continues to go well!

Do you have any permanent or absorbable sutures inside the penis from your TAP surgery?

ruff · « **Reply #11 on:** June 26, 2022, 02:57:53 PM »

Quote from: Alex83 on June 23, 2022, 08:03:09 PM

WoW what good news, it's really great for you after all that you survived, hoping your recovery continues to go well!

Do you have any permanent or absorbable sutures inside the penis from your TAP surgery?

Thank you! Yes I have 2 permanent sutures and about 4-6 absorbable sutures.

jj21 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 27, 2022, 04:34:50 AM »

Wow congrats!

Happy you have found a solution!

Keep up updated on how your Erectile Dysfunction and everything is now? Is thre any reason why you didn't opt for the implant?

J

Alex83 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 27, 2022, 10:06:54 AM »

Quote from: ruff on June 26, 2022, 02:57:53 PM

Thank you! Yes I have 2 permanent sutures and about 4-6 absorbable sutures.

Has Levine allowed you to do traction with your 2 permanent stitches , or are you planning on not doing any?

ruff · « **Reply #14 on:** June 29, 2022, 10:52:50 AM »

Quote from: jj21 on June 27, 2022, 04:34:50 AM

Wow congrats!

Happy you have found a solution!

Keep up updated on how your Erectile Dysfunction and everything is now? Is thre any reason why you didn't opt for the implant?

J

Honestly I feel that my Erectile Dysfunction has completely gone away. It must have all been psychological as the Peyronies Disease caused me to have depression and anxiety. Now I feel like a new person and I am able to get erections very easily. I am also in my 20's and I'm not allowed to have sex until 6 weeks post op so that may be another reason I am having such easy erections.

ruff · « **Reply #15 on:** June 29, 2022, 10:58:27 AM »

Quote from: Alex83 on June 27, 2022, 10:06:54 AM

Has Levine allowed you to do traction with your 2 permanent stitches , or are you planning on not doing any?

Yes at 6 weeks post op I am instructed to do traction with penimaster pro for 3 hours/ day for at least 3 months. I plan to do this. Penimaster Pro is a great device as I have one.

ruff · « **Reply #16 on:** June 29, 2022, 11:08:36 AM »

3 Weeks Post OP Update:

Everything is going well so far. I am straight and having great erections. I have not had sex yet as I am not allowed to until 6 weeks post op.

There is still swelling under my glands where the circumcision was made. I was told it could be 4-5 months before it completely goes away. It doesn't bother me much, just looks kind of ugly.

I have been doing stretch therapy everyday for 5-10 min 2x/ day. I have also been stimulating erections each day. These are per the post op care protocol from Dr. Levine. Sensation is intact.

Something that was a bit concerning was that I did notice a very slight indentation/ hourglass shape on the left side. It is hardly noticeable as you have to look really close to see it. Basically, the shaft narrows very slight from distal to proximal on the shaft (perhaps where the plaque is). I called Dr. Levine's fellow to ask about it. He said its probably just swelling and check back in a month and he said they didn't see any hourglass during surgery. He said he's never heard of an hourglass happening after plication. However, even if this is permanent, it really doesn't bother me as it is very minor. Now if it gets worse that will be an issue.

Also, if anyone is a part of the FB group, please let them know I was banned. I guess it was because so many people messaging me with pictures.

Overall, still very happy. I really feel like a new person. I'm so happy I had this surgery after delaying it 3 times. It is so scary to have a surgery like this, but so far it was 100% worth it. Words can't describe how I feel now. My depression and anxiety has pretty much gone away.

Hope this helps everyone, let me know if there are any questions. Ill continue to update.

Also, Ill be posting before/ after pictures eventually for those who would like to see the results.

Mikel7 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 29, 2022, 11:39:26 AM »

To help the healing of your circumcision I would suggest using a healing skin oil like Palmers --> https://www.vitacost.com/palmers-cocoa-butter-formula-with-vitamin-e-skin-therapy-oil-5-1-fl-oz?ta=palmers+cocoa+butter+oil&t=palmers+cocoa+butter+oil . I have used this for years to almost eliminate scars and skin blemishes.

ruff · « **Reply #18 on:** June 29, 2022, 01:23:59 PM »

Quote from: Mikel7 on June 29, 2022, 11:39:26 AM

To help the healing of your circumcision I would suggest using a healing skin oil like Palmers --> https://www.vitacost.com/palmers-cocoa-butter-formula-with-vitamin-e-skin-therapy-oil-5-1-fl-oz?ta=palmers+cocoa+butter+oil&t=palmers+cocoa+butter+oil . I have used this for years to almost eliminate scars and skin blemishes.

Thanks. I have been putting polysporn on it. But Ill try something like this as well.

ruff · « **Reply #19 on:** June 29, 2022, 01:25:13 PM »

Quote from: ruff on June 29, 2022, 11:08:36 AM

3 Weeks Post OP Update:

Everything is going well so far. I am straight and having great erections. I have not had sex yet as I am not allowed to until 6 weeks post op.

There is still swelling under my glands where the circumcision was made. I was told it could be 4-5 months before it completely goes away. It doesn't bother me much, just looks kind of ugly.

I have been doing stretch therapy everyday for 5-10 min 2x/ day. I have also been stimulating erections each day. These are per the post op care protocol from Dr. Levine. Sensation is intact.

Something that was a bit concerning was that I did notice a very slight indentation/ hourglass shape on the left side. It is hardly noticeable as you have to look really close to see it. Basically, the shaft narrows very slight from distal to proximal on the shaft (perhaps where the plaque is). I called Dr. Levine's fellow to ask about it. He said its probably just swelling and check back in a month and he said they didn't see any hourglass during surgery. He said he's never heard of an hourglass happening after plication. However, even if this is permanent, it really doesn't bother me as it is very minor. Now if it gets worse that will be an issue.

Also, if anyone is a part of the FB group, please let them know I was banned. I guess it was because so many people messaging me with pictures.

Overall, still very happy. I really feel like a new person. I'm so happy I had this surgery after delaying it 3 times. It is so scary to have a surgery like this, but so far it was 100% worth it. Words can't describe how I feel now. My depression and anxiety has pretty much gone away.

Hope this helps everyone, let me know if there are any questions. Ill continue to update.

Also, Ill be posting before/ after pictures eventually for those who would like to see the results.

Forgot to mention as many are asking.

My pain has pretty much gone away as the incision has healed. There is just some minor soreness on the shaft where the plication sutures are.

ruff · « **Reply #20 on:** July 11, 2022, 08:46:30 PM »

1 Month Post Op Update:

Not much to update here. Everything is still going well.

Some concerns: I think I noticed a slight residual curve bend to the left. Maybe 5 degrees. Its not a curve. More just a bend to the left. Thinking it could be from the stem cell treatment I had. Also, the minor indentation that I noticed in my last update doesn't seem to be going away, but it also doesn't seem to be getting worse. I notice its easier to bend my penis left than right because of the indentation, so the left side is a bit weaker. It doesn't bother me much. My girlfriend didn't notice it.

Also, I showed my girlfriend my new penis for the first time. She said it looks bigger and more straight. I guess it looks bigger because my erections are much better as my self-esteem has improved a lot since this procedure. She did some minor massage and mouth action which felt great (no loss of sensation). However, we are still waiting to have vaginal sex until 6 week post-op as per the instructions from Dr. Levine.

Also, Ill be posting before/ after pictures soon. Most likely at the next update.

I've also been waking up with night sweats and nightmares about Peyronies and the surgery. Maybe its PTSD. The disease really caused me to be depressed for almost 7 years and the surgery was very scary. If anyone has advice on how to deal with this, please let me know.

Let me know if you guys have any questions. Ive been receiving a lot of dm's and happy to keep helping.

Alex83 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 12, 2022, 07:41:31 PM »

Wowww I'm really happy for you man! I hope you continue to heal well!
You have a new life ahead of you! You will soon put all these problems in the garbage!
One day I hope to be in your shoes

Are your circumcision sutures gone? Are your internal sutures palpable?

ruff · « **Reply #22 on:** July 13, 2022, 09:59:16 AM »

Quote from: Alex83 on July 12, 2022, 07:41:31 PM

Wowww I'm really happy for you man! I hope you continue to heal well!
You have a new life ahead of you! You will soon put all these problems in the garbage!
One day I hope to be in your shoes

Are your circumcision sutures gone? Are your internal sutures palpable?

Thanks man. I am still really worried about a residual curvature. I noticed your bio and I am curious when you started to notice your residual curvature? I feel that it may be more common in men in their 20's like us since we have stronger erections. I'm wondering if I should try to stop having erections and let it heal more.

I was taking NEO 40 (Nitric Oxide) for more blood flow and erections but I stopped to let it heal more.

Yes my circumcision sutures were gone by the 3rd week.

Yes there are palpable internal sutures. Some are more prominent than others. I can feel maybe 2 easily and 3 if I really try to palpate deeper. It doesn't bother me though and my girlfriend doesn't even notice. At least not yet.

Luker11 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 13, 2022, 11:15:19 AM »

Hi Ruff, (I sent also a private message but I send you a message also here to be sure you can read it)
I read your situation, I’m very happy that you find the solution and I hope to do the same, for this reason I wanna ask something to understand more about what operation I can do cause also for me Levine is the best choice:

1 what is the different between tap and incision with graf, do you thought about this operation with Levine?

2 does you penis return as before peyronie?

3 does Levine offered you different method to operate on you?

I’ll be very happy if you can answer this question

Vic- · « **Reply #24 on:** July 17, 2022, 09:08:21 AM »

Hi Ruff, I've been reading your thread and I feel very related to you. I'm also late 20's but in my case my 60° ventral curvature was congenital. I did the same operation as you just one week before you (I'm now on day 50 of recovery).

What you're defining is almost exactly what is happening to me. My penis was completely straight in the first week after the operation but now is bending 10-15° towards its original shape. As long as it stays there I will consider it a "feature" of my old self, so that's fine.

The thing that is really bugging me is the indentation, in my case also on the left side about mid shaft. I would say it's hardly noticeable if you don't pay too much attention to it but it's definitely visible. Same as you, as long as it stays there, no big deal. The thing that is freaking me out is that the area is kind of more sensitive, and it disturbs me a little, but I cannot yet tell for sure if this mild discomfort is just psicological or it is real. Can you feel this too?

The pain in my case has almost completely go away during the erections, but it still hurts when trying to penetrate (which is not possible without lots of lube) and when I'm standing (in this case is like the tip of my penis has "weight" and the middle shaft is fighting the gravity to keep it up).

Also, during my sleep I have prolonged erections that they seem to never stop. This prevented me from sleep the first two weeks. Now that the erection itself is not painful I feel like the erections last for hours and eventually I wake up like "Hey mate would you stop it!!??". I have to sit down or stand up to stop it but as soon as I go back to sleep it starts again. At first I thought this happened because of lack of sex and the fact that my girlfriend sleeps next to me makes my subconscious to start the engine. But the other night we had sex just before going to sleep and I still had this erections anyway... I feel like I need a break here, I don't know if it is possible to prevent erections while sleeping?

By the way, can you put on the condoms you used to use before the operation? For my is literally impossible, they don't fit anymore and on top of it is super difficult to roll them down past the cuting line of the prepuce (which is cured, but still looks kind of ugly as you said).

A big hug mate. I hope things work its way through fine for both of us. Let me know if there is anything. Since I'm one week ahead of you I may be able to predict.

ruff · « **Reply #25 on:** July 21, 2022, 09:40:23 AM »

Quote from: Luker11 on July 13, 2022, 11:15:19 AM

Hi Ruff, (I sent also a private message but I send you a message also here to be sure you can read it)
I read your situation, I’m very happy that you find the solution and I hope to do the same, for this reason I wanna ask something to understand more about what operation I can do cause also for me Levine is the best choice:

1 what is the different between tap and incision with graf, do you thought about this operation with Levine?

2 does you penis return as before peyronie?

3 does Levine offered you different method to operate on you?

I’ll be very happy if you can answer this question

Hi Luker. Thanks for reaching out.

1. TAP is tunica albuginea plication. The tunica albuginea is the outer part of the penis. Surgical plication means folding or bringing two sides together through incisions. Thus, the TAP procedure is making the longer side of the penis shorter to make it straight by cutting the tunica albuginea. Incision with graft is where, instead of shortening the longer side, they lengthen the shorter side by cutting out the plaque (going deeper than the tunica albuginea to the corpus cavernosum) and inserting a graft to replace the plaque. Incision with graft is more invasive.

Please someone correct me if this explanation is wrong, but this is how I understand it. I am not as familiar with incision and graft. I know that it is more invasive, more risky, and is used when there is hourglass, indendation, and/ or very significant curvature. TAP has a higher success rate but some men who have hourglass, indendation, or very significant curvature need to have incision with graft instead.

2. I am not sure I understand this question. My penis is now straight after surgery.

3. I asked Levine about different procedures and he recommended plication for me.

Please let me know if you have any other questions. Hope that helped.

ruff · « **Reply #26 on:** July 21, 2022, 10:17:17 AM »

Quote from: Vic- on July 17, 2022, 09:08:21 AM

Hi Ruff, I've been reading your thread and I feel very related to you. I'm also late 20's but in my case my 60° ventral curvature was congenital. I did the same operation as you just one week before you (I'm now on day 50 of recovery).

What you're defining is almost exactly what is happening to me. My penis was completely straight in the first week after the operation but now is bending 10-15° towards its original shape. As long as it stays there I will consider it a "feature" of my old self, so that's fine.

The thing that is really bugging me is the indentation, in my case also on the left side about mid shaft. I would say it's hardly noticeable if you don't pay too much attention to it but it's definitely visible. Same as you, as long as it stays there, no big deal. The thing that is freaking me out is that the area is kind of more sensitive, and it disturbs me a little, but I cannot yet tell for sure if this mild discomfort is just psicological or it is real. Can you feel this too?

The pain in my case has almost completely go away during the erections, but it still hurts when trying to penetrate (which is not possible without lots of lube) and when I'm standing (in this case is like the tip of my penis has "weight" and the middle shaft is fighting the gravity to keep it up).

Also, during my sleep I have prolonged erections that they seem to never stop. This prevented me from sleep the first two weeks. Now that the erection itself is not painful I feel like the erections last for hours and eventually I wake up like "Hey mate would you stop it!!??". I have to sit down or stand up to stop it but as soon as I go back to sleep it starts again. At first I thought this happened because of lack of sex and the fact that my girlfriend sleeps next to me makes my subconscious to start the engine. But the other night we had sex just before going to sleep and I still had this erections anyway... I feel like I need a break here, I don't know if it is possible to prevent erections while sleeping?

By the way, can you put on the condoms you used to use before the operation? For my is literally impossible, they don't fit anymore and on top of it is super difficult to roll them down past the cuting line of the prepuce (which is cured, but still looks kind of ugly as you said).

A big hug mate. I hope things work its way through fine for both of us. Let me know if there is anything. Since I'm one week ahead of you I may be able to predict.

Hi Vic. Thanks for the great questions. I am glad you reached out.

Regarding the indentation, I dont feel that it is very sensitive and it doesnt bother me because it is so minor. I am wondering if it could also be from swelling to. My doctor said it could be 9-12 months before penis is 100% back to normal with no swelling. So that is also something to keep in mind.

Hope your pain goes away. Mine has completely gone away except if in a certain position during sex there is some minor discomfort or pain. But not if I am simply just standing up with an erection.

Interesting you say that about the erections. I am also having erections all the time especially when sleeping. I have to take off my boxers and sleep naked sometimes because of the erections. However, it doesn't bother me too much as I kind of want the erections to keep coming as it is important for the healing process. Also, I much rather have problem with getting erections than not getting erections.

Yes I am able to put condoms on. It is a bit uncomfortable at times putting them on and taking them off but I am able to.

Thanks mate. Looking forward to hearing about your successful recovery.

ruff · « **Reply #27 on:** July 21, 2022, 10:23:01 AM »

6 Week Post-Op Update:

It is officially 6 week post-op which means I am cleared to have sex. I have finally had sex with my partner and it went well. We did it twice and it felt great both times. Honestly, "great" is an understatement. It was the best sex of my life. I feel that I finally know what sex is supposed to feel like. I was able to ejaculate both times. My girlfriend said it was amazing too. Much better than before. She said she also came and was moaning a lot. We did missionary both times. I am still worried about her getting on top and am just going to keep taking it slow.

I really feel like a new person. I honestly never thought this day would come and it feel like a dream. After 7 years of depression and not being able to have normal sex, I feel normal. I would like to make a post-op appointment with Dr. Levine and give him a hug if he lets me. He gave me my life back. I will be forever grateful for him.

Moving forward, I plan to start traction therapy 3 hours per day for 3 months with penimaster pro. I did penimaster pro traction therapy before surgery and didn't find much result, but this is what Dr. Levine instructed me to do. I am a bit worried about potential damage the traction device could cause, but Dr. Levine said it will help improve results significantly and should not cause damage. Has anyone tried traction therapy after surgery? How did it go?

To anyone reading this, there is hope. Don't give up. Surgery is scary, but if done by an expert surgeon, it works and it works very well.

Happy to keep updating and answering more questions.

Alex83 · « **Reply #28 on:** July 21, 2022, 12:25:20 PM »

That's great for you! Everything is going as planned!
Why do you want to use a traction device ? Didn't your length come back naturally?

chrisaaa7 · « **Reply #29 on:** July 21, 2022, 12:44:32 PM »

Congrats man! Everyone can Really see how happy you are from this and how much this has changed your life. I hope that everything continues to go well and you have a great life

Vic- · « **Reply #30 on:** July 22, 2022, 01:31:37 AM »

Thanks for your answer and very glad to read your 6 week post-op update!

I'm on week 8 post-op and things are going at a slower pace than you but also improving. No way I'm having sex twice in a day!! After it I feel it a bit sore which makes me call it a day.

I checked with my doctor about the indentation and he told me that it all looks fantastic and perfectly in the normal-average realm given the situation. He also told me that experiencing discomfort is possible even in month 6 or so, so I guess my recovering is just a bit slower (and perhaps the girth thing doesn't help since I had already a fair amount of it before operation, which increases pressure during intercourse.)

It surprises me the amount of information that you are given regarding the healing process (like erections at night should keep coming because is good). In my case, my doctor is like this was no big deal and asked me to not worry about my penis and act normal, just do things gently. He didn't give any kind of exercises, things to keep in mind or anything else apart from: Wash and apply iodine on the cut line every 24 hours in the first 3 weeks and cleared me for sex (even masturbation) on a visit in day 38.

I guess the indentation thing is freaking me out unnecessarily, everything else is actually fine and I'm happy with the outcome so far.

Thanks Ruff, keep us updated!!

ruff · « **Reply #31 on:** July 26, 2022, 02:51:16 PM »

Quote from: Alex83 on July 21, 2022, 12:25:20 PM

That's great for you! Everything is going as planned!
Why do you want to use a traction device ? Didn't your length come back naturally?

thanks man. traction device is to guide the sutures mainly according to Dr. Levine. length may increase a bit but thats not the goal in my case since i didnt lose much length.

ruff · « **Reply #32 on:** July 26, 2022, 02:54:17 PM »

Quote from: chrisaaa7 on July 21, 2022, 12:44:32 PM

Congrats man! Everyone can Really see how happy you are from this and how much this has changed your life. I hope that everything continues to go well and you have a great life

thank you so much man. honestly cant believe this is a reality. Im looking at old pictures and thinking how did I live like that. I am so glad I decided to go through with surgery. There was a point where I was thinking maybe ill just live the rest of my life like this and be single. This was truly life changing. I really need to give Dr. Levine a hug next time I see him.

Sex feels completely different than before. Like, its indescribable how much better it feels. My partner is happier than ever. I feel normal and happy.

I never never never thought this day would come.

Thank you Dr. Levine. And thank you so much to this community for always supporting each other.

I wont leave, and be a life long member of this community in an effort to help others going through this.

ruff · « **Reply #33 on:** July 26, 2022, 02:57:12 PM »

Quote from: Vic- on July 22, 2022, 01:31:37 AM

Thanks for your answer and very glad to read your 6 week post-op update!

I'm on week 8 post-op and things are going at a slower pace than you but also improving. No way I'm having sex twice in a day!! After it I feel it a bit sore which makes me call it a day.

I checked with my doctor about the indentation and he told me that it all looks fantastic and perfectly in the normal-average realm given the situation. He also told me that experiencing discomfort is possible even in month 6 or so, so I guess my recovering is just a bit slower (and perhaps the girth thing doesn't help since I had already a fair amount of it before operation, which increases pressure during intercourse.)

It surprises me the amount of information that you are given regarding the healing process (like erections at night should keep coming because is good). In my case, my doctor is like this was no big deal and asked me to not worry about my penis and act normal, just do things gently. He didn't give any kind of exercises, things to keep in mind or anything else apart from: Wash and apply iodine on the cut line every 24 hours in the first 3 weeks and cleared me for sex (even masturbation) on a visit in day 38.

I guess the indentation thing is freaking me out unnecessarily, everything else is actually fine and I'm happy with the outcome so far.

Thanks Ruff, keep us updated!!

Glad to hear you are okay man. The indentation and slight bend may be scary but as long as its not getting worse and its not interfering with sex then thats all that matters.

Vic- · « **Reply #34 on:** August 03, 2022, 12:37:29 PM »

Hi Ruff, how are things going?

For me things seem to have stabilized, even though there is still mild pain during intercourse (specially when I'm near to eyaculatiton). 10 weeks post-op.

There's still this "phantom" discomfort about the indentation site when flaccid, but I only notice it when thinking about it, so I'm not sure if this is just then power of the mind. It is not getting worse as for now.

ruff · « **Reply #35 on:** August 04, 2022, 05:04:03 PM »

Quote from: Vic- on August 03, 2022, 12:37:29 PM

Hi Ruff, how are things going?

For me things seem to have stabilized, even though there is still mild pain during intercourse (specially when I'm near to eyaculatiton). 10 weeks post-op.

There's still this "phantom" discomfort about the indentation site when flaccid, but I only notice it when thinking about it, so I'm not sure if this is just then power of the mind. It is not getting worse as for now.

So far so good. I am 8 weeks post op now. Everything is good and stabilized. There is mild soreness when erect but I think that is from having sex and/ or masturbating. I am supposed to be using the traction device everyday but admittedly I haven't had time to use it. I plan on start using it this week. I am still doing manual traction for 5-10 min a day.

I am glad to hear you are doing well and stabilized. As long as your indentation doesn't get worse and you are able to have sex, I think that is all that matters!

Thanks for checking in my man. Keep in touch.

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