Post RARP and time to choose a penis pump. Any recommendations?
I cannot decide between manual or automatic. I was referred to TIMMMEDICAL to purchase. Any suggestions on these options and also brands?
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Let's put it this way — if something feels wrong, the manual pump can't run away and keep going on its own. (I haven't tried the pumps yet, but that was my principle for elevator trim on small planes, and it feels applicable here, too. 🙂)
Talk to your Urologist about your interest in a pump and share your concerns.
Personally, I would look at other alternatives or just accept my condition.
I bought mine from Augusta Medical Systems, 1 800-827-8382. I had the battery operated and the manual. The manual lasted much longer. Then I bought a lifetime warranty for $100 and have used it a couple times over the last 5 years. I recommend it.
A manual pump for elevator trim?
Elevator trim is an automatic flight control either electrically or hydraulically operated. Right?
I couldn't get medicare to cover the cost of my pump so I bought a relatively inexpensive one ($100) online, manually operated, and I use it every night to increase blood flow to my penis. It works fine and I don't worry about breaking it.
@tomf I went even further. I was skeptical of the pump, so I thought I'd start with a $30 model. My conclusion--basically a pump is a pump. It works fine. I only use it for exercising the penis, not as a sex toy. I'm uninterested in sex toys.
Regarding the motor, I thought and still think that my arthritic hands would prefer the e-xperience. I'm still guessing because I haven't spent any more money on pumps to date.
As far as things going awry, @northoftheborder, it turns out that I'm fairly experienced at pushing buttons and I generally pay attention while doing this activity. Also, the protocol I use (repeated cycling between vacuum and relaxation) includes stopping at any sign of discomfort.
And finally, what about the general premise itself? I wish I'd gotten a pump right away. It works better for stretching the muscles than pills (to which I get an unpleasant delayed reaction) or the RestoreX clamp and spring, both of which I tried first, repeatedly, and for many months.
The hardest thing? Getting good information about this, none of which came from my urologist. And certainly not from the manufacturer of my $30 pump.
I have no experience with the manual one but been using a medical grade battery power pump @ 11 months and happy with it. Hope this helps. I do believe the pumps help with recovery.
I bought an electric ErecAid by Osbon on the advice of MD Anderson. It works really well. Not cheap though.
Where do you look for pumps? I assume you don't just order them from Amazon, or else you might end up with dangerous junk. It's something I've started to consider again, as I've recovered more mobility after my spinal injury from the tumour.
Believe it or not, you CAN buy pumps on Amazon - all different kinds and price points!
I bought one ( forget the brand) that was sealed and brand new - until I opened the plastic and saw a pubic hair inside the tube - swear to God!
When I tried to return it, there was no icon for that. I assume since it’s an ‘intimate’ device it was unreturnable. So I wrote to customer support and they repeated that standard line back to me.
In my second letter I described what my product review might sound like…..they gave me a refund and told me to keep the pump! I threw it in the trash anyway….ugh!!!