AUS update, AMS 800

I got my AMS 800 1/11/11 and was activated about 2/15/11 but I quickly developed some urethral pain in the first days. I tried various "break in" proceedures and finally went to using the AUS every day, just a few hours then increased the "on" time till finally it was getting comfortable by my last doctor follow-up visit. My doc was concerned also and did a cysto which came up negative for urethra damage.  Now the thing is on 24/7 and no pain.  Needless to say I am really pleased that my body has finally accepted it's new part. I really liked the way it worked but not the pain, now it is being used as intended (all the time) and I am completely dry (except for the occasional dripple and accidental deflation). Now life is good. It is still a little wierd to  have a scotum full of tubes and pumps but that is my new normal now and not too bad. One good thing about the AUS pump having a big brother ,IPP pump, is that it forces me to sit a little more carefully and that helps, I think, to keep from sitting wrong on my AUS pump. The pain I had was unusual according my to my doctor and it is a giant relief to see that stop. To sum up, yippee!

Ron

Ron, glad the pain phase has subsided, and that your device is working good, sure its good to be on the "dry" side now

Good on ya Ron! Welcome to the satisfied club. Some day I might join the IPP club but setting that aside for now.
Carl

Ron, I also am glad you are in the "Satisfied Club" membership. I also remember getting a little sick feeling at the outset. Almost like a flu, after activation. I knew then my body was not used to the device squeezing on the uretha. I few weeks later I did not feel that way at all. Neo (Chris)