Thank you Jake for your information and recommendations. I am going to deal. I will try the injection as a precursor to the implant. I still have not heard to he cost yet. I do have Medicare and I am 73 years, so penile implant should be an acceptable end remedy that Medicare can approve.
I had an implant a week ago. I'm in recovery mode now, but I have done a test run - pumped it up and deflated it, though it was painful so close to surgery. The doctor will look at it Tuesday, and is actually scheduled to "activate it" on the 29th.
Length - as long as my erection always was. Girth - more than previously. So far I'm quite pleased with my newly awakened erectile (not dis) function.
And yes, Medicare and my supplement covered 100%.
I'm looking forward to putting it to its intended use.
I'm 3 months out from my Titan 3-piece penile implant. I'm very pleased with the result. I can still feel turned on, just without a natural erection. For that to happen, it takes less than 10 seconds to squeeze the bulb to move the saline from the reservoir to my penis, and it's very hard when I've pumped all of the saline out. I enjoy the same sensitivity and pleasure as pre ED.
Unfortunately I was given the antibiotic Levofloxacin after surgery and it degraded the tissue in my Achilles tendons and caused both of them to rupture. So, instead of resuming an intimate relationship, I'm alone in bed with boots on both legs. Big disappointment. I guess it's building the anticipation. 🙂
I've tried the penile shots and they were not effective enough to result in adequate firmness for intercourse. I just visited a urologist for the specific purpose, and he said the injections cost about $300 each and insurance will not cover the cost. I'm thinking the implant surgery would cost thousands.
I'm 3 months out from my Titan 3-piece penile implant. I'm very pleased with the result. I can still feel turned on, just without a natural erection. For that to happen, it takes less than 10 seconds to squeeze the bulb to move the saline from the reservoir to my penis, and it's very hard when I've pumped all of the saline out. I enjoy the same sensitivity and pleasure as pre ED.
Unfortunately I was given the antibiotic Levofloxacin after surgery and it degraded the tissue in my Achilles tendons and caused both of them to rupture. So, instead of resuming an intimate relationship, I'm alone in bed with boots on both legs. Big disappointment. I guess it's building the anticipation. 🙂
I've tried the penile shots and they were not effective enough to result in adequate firmness for intercourse. I just visited a urologist for the specific purpose, and he said the injections cost about $300 each and insurance will not cover the cost. I'm thinking the implant surgery would cost thousands.
I've been through every ED treatment but for an implant. What worked for me was a urologist-prescribed liquid that is injected into the corpus cavernosum - alternating sides each time. It works 100% effectively for me and I've had nearly ten years experience with this method. I pay $105 for a supply that lasts for 15+ applications. No insurance.
You might think of checking with other urologists with an ED specialty. That's what it took for me to find the right combination of doctor and medication.
Do you recall what the $300 @ shot medication was called?
I've been through every ED treatment but for an implant. What worked for me was a urologist-prescribed liquid that is injected into the corpus cavernosum - alternating sides each time. It works 100% effectively for me and I've had nearly ten years experience with this method. I pay $105 for a supply that lasts for 15+ applications. No insurance.
You might think of checking with other urologists with an ED specialty. That's what it took for me to find the right combination of doctor and medication.
Do you recall what the $300 @ shot medication was called?
No, we didn't discuss brand names of the injectable during the brief appt. Although that urologist has great credentials, he couldn't wait to get me out of his office and just give me trite answers/comments to my questions. He was terrible, gave me no hope there were any other options. I asked about direct testosterone injections as being effective, and he dismissed that out of hand immediately. I still read where those may work. In May, I have a follow-up appt with a specialist (surgeon) to discuss implant surgery and more about injections. Perhaps I'll know more then. I sincerely appreciate your reply! Other have in this blog claim that Medicare will cover the cost of implant surgery, but this doctor said no. I'm so disappointed in that doctor.
No, we didn't discuss brand names of the injectable during the brief appt. Although that urologist has great credentials, he couldn't wait to get me out of his office and just give me trite answers/comments to my questions. He was terrible, gave me no hope there were any other options. I asked about direct testosterone injections as being effective, and he dismissed that out of hand immediately. I still read where those may work. In May, I have a follow-up appt with a specialist (surgeon) to discuss implant surgery and more about injections. Perhaps I'll know more then. I sincerely appreciate your reply! Other have in this blog claim that Medicare will cover the cost of implant surgery, but this doctor said no. I'm so disappointed in that doctor.
I discussed ED with both my PCP and a urologist. I didn't receive the type of attention and creative thinking that I wanted until I visited a urologist at Mayo JAX who had a specific focus on ED issues. I gather your May implant appointment is with an ED specialist.
The medicine I inject doesn't have a brand name. I have used both prostaglandin and a concoction called "tri-mix" which has multiple ingredients. I get the medicine from a compounding pharmacy - which felt a bit weird to me at first but I figured if the docs at Mayo suggested that route - I'd give it a try. Close to ten years later I'm so glad I followed that program. There's something so irreversible about a penile implant...
I have used a bio-identical testosterone pellet system for more than ten years. I like bio-identicals as it is supposed to reduce some researched negative side effects from direct injected testosterone? Plus, I have the pellet inserted in the muscle of my hip with a new one every 6-9 months (timed release) so no need for constant pills, creams, or injections.
Maintaining the correct amount of testosterone helps with my energy levels and libido.
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I had an implant a week ago. I'm in recovery mode now, but I have done a test run - pumped it up and deflated it, though it was painful so close to surgery. The doctor will look at it Tuesday, and is actually scheduled to "activate it" on the 29th.
Length - as long as my erection always was. Girth - more than previously. So far I'm quite pleased with my newly awakened erectile (not dis) function.
And yes, Medicare and my supplement covered 100%.
I'm looking forward to putting it to its intended use.
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5 ReactionsI'm 3 months out from my Titan 3-piece penile implant. I'm very pleased with the result. I can still feel turned on, just without a natural erection. For that to happen, it takes less than 10 seconds to squeeze the bulb to move the saline from the reservoir to my penis, and it's very hard when I've pumped all of the saline out. I enjoy the same sensitivity and pleasure as pre ED.
Unfortunately I was given the antibiotic Levofloxacin after surgery and it degraded the tissue in my Achilles tendons and caused both of them to rupture. So, instead of resuming an intimate relationship, I'm alone in bed with boots on both legs. Big disappointment. I guess it's building the anticipation. 🙂
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4 ReactionsI've tried the penile shots and they were not effective enough to result in adequate firmness for intercourse. I just visited a urologist for the specific purpose, and he said the injections cost about $300 each and insurance will not cover the cost. I'm thinking the implant surgery would cost thousands.
What did your implant cost and was any of it covered by your (be specific please) insurance?
Medicare and my supplement paid 100%. The initial hospital bill was 65K
I paid 270.00 out of pocket with my medicare advantage plan through United Health Care
I've been through every ED treatment but for an implant. What worked for me was a urologist-prescribed liquid that is injected into the corpus cavernosum - alternating sides each time. It works 100% effectively for me and I've had nearly ten years experience with this method. I pay $105 for a supply that lasts for 15+ applications. No insurance.
You might think of checking with other urologists with an ED specialty. That's what it took for me to find the right combination of doctor and medication.
Do you recall what the $300 @ shot medication was called?
No, we didn't discuss brand names of the injectable during the brief appt. Although that urologist has great credentials, he couldn't wait to get me out of his office and just give me trite answers/comments to my questions. He was terrible, gave me no hope there were any other options. I asked about direct testosterone injections as being effective, and he dismissed that out of hand immediately. I still read where those may work. In May, I have a follow-up appt with a specialist (surgeon) to discuss implant surgery and more about injections. Perhaps I'll know more then. I sincerely appreciate your reply! Other have in this blog claim that Medicare will cover the cost of implant surgery, but this doctor said no. I'm so disappointed in that doctor.
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1 ReactionI discussed ED with both my PCP and a urologist. I didn't receive the type of attention and creative thinking that I wanted until I visited a urologist at Mayo JAX who had a specific focus on ED issues. I gather your May implant appointment is with an ED specialist.
The medicine I inject doesn't have a brand name. I have used both prostaglandin and a concoction called "tri-mix" which has multiple ingredients. I get the medicine from a compounding pharmacy - which felt a bit weird to me at first but I figured if the docs at Mayo suggested that route - I'd give it a try. Close to ten years later I'm so glad I followed that program. There's something so irreversible about a penile implant...
I have used a bio-identical testosterone pellet system for more than ten years. I like bio-identicals as it is supposed to reduce some researched negative side effects from direct injected testosterone? Plus, I have the pellet inserted in the muscle of my hip with a new one every 6-9 months (timed release) so no need for constant pills, creams, or injections.
Maintaining the correct amount of testosterone helps with my energy levels and libido.
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