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Artificial sphincter: Was it difficult to learn how to use? Tips?
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Hi Rudnick, I get my AUS activated next week. I'm still anxious about it since the entire control does not seem to be down in my scrotum, and I understand that to use the device one needs to hold the device steady by the two tubes at the top with one hand while pumping the lower button with the other hand. I don't really get the feel of the top two tubes. I am wondering whether the doctor that activates it and shows me how to use it will pull the device down further in my scrotum.
When you say that you relieve yourself in normal restrooms with no embarrassment do you mean that you are able to use a urinal in the men's room? I would have thought that would require pulling down your pants and underwear to work the controls.
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If you can please tell what to expect next. My implant was april 14th I am scheduled to be activated on may 19th and wondering the same as you I can tell its there but what am I suppose to hold or press. Also Lots of soreness still was it like this for you Good luck I sure hope this works well it has been a long trip to get this far, who knew such a small thing could cause such a mess of ones life.
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I was apprehensive as well prior to the activation but it turned out to be a non event. I feel the device in my scrotum and the tubes as well though they are at the top of my scrotum. At first I dropped my shorts to the ground prior to urination as I was better able to press the unit as well as point for direction control. Later I was able to just unzip my fly, keep direction control with my left and then squeeze with my right hand. There is just mild discomfort in the squeezing but total relieving of urine with just one squeeze. I hope this answers your question.