I have a pump implant, 1st year anniversary. I wish I had done it years ago.
Between medicare and my supplemental insurance, it didn't cost me a penny. It is reliable, anytime, anywhere 24/7. I am the same size erect, but much larger flacid. I have no noticeable loss of sensitivity and I have my confidence, self-esteem, masculinity etc. etc back.
Been told it depends on the model implant ..the dr doing it etc will make all the difference in the outcome ... I'm in Tampa Fl going to USF ... their urology dept leads the country in the number of implant surgeries they do ... if you have medicare advantage plan with no supplement you will have out of pocket expenses .. How was your recovery time and process?
Been told it depends on the model implant ..the dr doing it etc will make all the difference in the outcome ... I'm in Tampa Fl going to USF ... their urology dept leads the country in the number of implant surgeries they do ... if you have medicare advantage plan with no supplement you will have out of pocket expenses .. How was your recovery time and process?
Mine is a Titan Coloplast. Procedure was done at Rochester Mayo, because I live near. Recovery wasn't bad. I went home the same day with a catheter. Then I went back the next day to remove the catheter and inspection. I went in a few more times for inflation/deflation training. I had some difficulty figuring out deflate. The bulb has to be positioned and gripped properly. It wasn't totally clear to me what the orientation was in the scrotum. They want you to start cycling up and down fairly soon to keep tissue stretched. I have no regrets!
Mine is a Titan Coloplast. Procedure was done at Rochester Mayo, because I live near. Recovery wasn't bad. I went home the same day with a catheter. Then I went back the next day to remove the catheter and inspection. I went in a few more times for inflation/deflation training. I had some difficulty figuring out deflate. The bulb has to be positioned and gripped properly. It wasn't totally clear to me what the orientation was in the scrotum. They want you to start cycling up and down fairly soon to keep tissue stretched. I have no regrets!
I have a pump implant, 1st year anniversary. I wish I had done it years ago.
Between medicare and my supplemental insurance, it didn't cost me a penny. It is reliable, anytime, anywhere 24/7. I am the same size erect, but much larger flacid. I have no noticeable loss of sensitivity and I have my confidence, self-esteem, masculinity etc. etc back.
@cgriffin3
I am 78 and have the Titan Coloplast pump.
ED at any age is a humiliating issue. There are so many men young and old who suffer silently. Relationships, ego's, selfesteme etc. get damaged by this very treatable condition. One of the questions during a physical should be about ED and offer to help. Generic pills are really cheap now and insurance should cover this condition just like all others.
@cgriffin3
I am 78 and have the Titan Coloplast pump.
ED at any age is a humiliating issue. There are so many men young and old who suffer silently. Relationships, ego's, selfesteme etc. get damaged by this very treatable condition. One of the questions during a physical should be about ED and offer to help. Generic pills are really cheap now and insurance should cover this condition just like all others.
I have a pump implant, 1st year anniversary. I wish I had done it years ago.
Between medicare and my supplemental insurance, it didn't cost me a penny. It is reliable, anytime, anywhere 24/7. I am the same size erect, but much larger flacid. I have no noticeable loss of sensitivity and I have my confidence, self-esteem, masculinity etc. etc back.
Can I ask you what brand did you end up going with in the end? I'm doing the penile injections for the past few months went from Bimix to Trimix. Have yet to get any results and the side effects are terrible. I'm starting to look into an implant.
Can I ask you what brand did you end up going with in the end? I'm doing the penile injections for the past few months went from Bimix to Trimix. Have yet to get any results and the side effects are terrible. I'm starting to look into an implant.
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Just an FYI, here's another discussion that may provide some additional food for thought:
- Erectile dysfunction (ED) treatments: What works for you? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ed-treatments/
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1 ReactionBeen told it depends on the model implant ..the dr doing it etc will make all the difference in the outcome ... I'm in Tampa Fl going to USF ... their urology dept leads the country in the number of implant surgeries they do ... if you have medicare advantage plan with no supplement you will have out of pocket expenses .. How was your recovery time and process?
Mine is a Titan Coloplast. Procedure was done at Rochester Mayo, because I live near. Recovery wasn't bad. I went home the same day with a catheter. Then I went back the next day to remove the catheter and inspection. I went in a few more times for inflation/deflation training. I had some difficulty figuring out deflate. The bulb has to be positioned and gripped properly. It wasn't totally clear to me what the orientation was in the scrotum. They want you to start cycling up and down fairly soon to keep tissue stretched. I have no regrets!
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4 ReactionsI'm glad it worked out for u .. sounds like you had good drs ..
What is your age? Thank you for that first hand information. Which type of implant did you settle on?
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I am 78 and have the Titan Coloplast pump.
ED at any age is a humiliating issue. There are so many men young and old who suffer silently. Relationships, ego's, selfesteme etc. get damaged by this very treatable condition. One of the questions during a physical should be about ED and offer to help. Generic pills are really cheap now and insurance should cover this condition just like all others.
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4 ReactionsThank you for this information, and your sentiments and opinions about how clinicians should address ED issues when engaging patients.
Can I ask you what brand did you end up going with in the end? I'm doing the penile injections for the past few months went from Bimix to Trimix. Have yet to get any results and the side effects are terrible. I'm starting to look into an implant.
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I didn't make a brand decision. I had already decided to get the procedure done before meeting with him. The DR. uses Coloplast Titan.
ok thank you .. so far you are happy with it ?