Just to clarify, I didn't mean he could get an infected scrotum from unprotected sex, but my understanding of some STIs is that, they can result in swelling in the scrotum and/or inflamed testicles. So, it may be a good idea to check for STIs, as trapper has advised that he has been having unprotected sex.

Thanks guys. So, I am guessing this isn't normal ?

StepOne - I'm almost 9 months post-surgery, I was advised I could wear my penis down now. But, good to know that the dog ears do almost become non-existent.

Hawk - I have had deflation issues for a while, but the surgeons here all say it is fine. I know I can deflate it more, but it will backfill slightly each time. Have tried everything here, only thing left is to get an MRI to see if the valve on the reservoir is pushed down. Unfortunately, my original surgeon isn't helpful at all and hasn't replied to my recent two emails. I am trying to find a urologist in my state willing to look into everything.

On a side note, a lot of the pain has subsided. Very minimal pain and if the bulge wasn't so prominent, I could comfortably go back to my old life.

Appreciate the support. Will do an update soon.

J

Welcome to the forum.  Mike has given some good advice.  I will repeat some of it for emphasis.  BE GENTLE WITH YOUR DICK!  Especially while inflamed during this acute phase.

Do everything you can to reduce inflammation.  I would consider NSAIDs, good sleep, and an anti-inflammatory diet.  I do NOT think men build up a tolerance to Erectile Dysfunction drugs.  Erectile Dysfunction is often progressive, and what once worked no longer does simply because the Erectile Dysfunction is worse.  I think evidence suggests it would have gotten worse with or without the Viagra etc.

It's hard to take any recipe using hotdogs seriously.  I would rather smoke a cigarette than eat a hotdog.

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I also question if you are 100% deflated.

Thanks Hawk! Not just for your own experience but I know you've been around to hear countless stories so it's always valuable hearing your opinion as it includes your knowledge of so many other cases.

You cannot get an infected scrotum from unprotected sex unless of course, you have a break in your scrotum skin, at which point sex would have little to do with it.

Labs are NOT going to show anything unless your infection is systemic, so they give you no reassurance that you do not have an infection.  If it involves your implant, antibiotics will not resolve it.

I understand you going to the ER, BUT only Dr. Haaky has any clue what is going on or how to evaluate it.  You are wasting your time with ER staff.

I do not think you can find one man who still has an hourglass deformity after a Titan implant.  According to Dr. Eid, my dent was gone in the ER.  I was awake during surgery but since the dent was on the underside of my penis I could not see that area for certain until I started inflating about 5 days post-op.  The dent was gone as you would know if you read my journal.

Hey ATC. Thank you very much for sharing your story. I find it very encouraging. Thanks

I tried massaging and it was my impression that it made things worse.
Be careful.