Decided to go bionic, need your prayers

I am looking for what this forum is ideal for - anonymity and support.

After 4 years of battling increasingly severe ED (it was never good, but after-effects of the radiation has continually made it worse), I have decided to go the penile prosthesis / implant route. I am scheduled for a little over a week from now, March 27. This is something that I have shared with very few people I know. I am accustomed to a lot of folks praying for me if I have a surgery, but this is something that I don't want to get a prayer list together for (obviously).

Selection of a surgeon was a big deal - I was prepared to go out of plan (HMO) and pay a lot out of pocket to get a seasoned expert (tap the 401k). Fortunately, I got a very good sense from an in-plan surgeon, who has been doing these surgeries for a couple of decades, and is presently doing 1-2/month. Although that frequency is on the low side of what I was hoping for, I am convinced that he will do a good job (and relieved that it will not be a huge monetary drain). I am dealing with peyronie's, which is one reason why I am not OK with continuing the injections (bimix works, but I am on an increasingly strong dosage). The peyronie's makes things so distracting as to make intercourse unenjoyable. I also hate the non-spontaneity of injections - I am hopeful that this will be worth the pain and recovery involved in the surgery.

I am of course concerned about the surgery - infection would be very bad, and there are a number of other things that can go wrong. Obviously, I have decided that the end result is worth the risk. I would welcome any of you that have been through this to share here.

If you are so inclined, would you be willing to pray for me? I am a big proponent of the power of prayer.


Thanks, Jeff

Thanks, David
I forgot to include my signature for context.
Jeff

You will be in my prayers Jeff. Good luck in the surgery. Todd

Prayers sent. I've heard that this surgery isn't that difficult. According to Dr. John Mulhall, the men who have the penile prosthesis are the most satisfied with their sex life. You can look up Dr. Mulhall's talks on utube if you wish.

Jeff -- you can count on me for prayers for you.

I will pray for you too, I hope you have a wonderful result. I am on injections now and have mild peyronies. Things are ok now but if the the peyronies got worse i would go your route for sure............ let us know who this doctor is, good info..............

Add another prayer from me as well. I wish you all the best.

Jeff - I'm right behind you with support. We are thinking of you and praying all goes well. Let us know how you are doing following the procedure. Wishing well and much enjoyment once you heal !

Jeff, you have my prayers as well. I will mark on my calendar March 26 and 27th to make sure I include you and will hope for a wonderful outcome for you. I am very interested in this entire process and are considering the procedure myself. Would you please be kind enough to share the journey with us. The entire enchilada. From surgery prep, to how long it too, to how you felt in recovery, what the pain and discomfort was, what you had to do (using cold packs, etc) a day by day journal of what you were experiencing with pain, inflammation, soreness, and entire time to heal. Then once healed, what was it like the first few times. I know after the RRP, the first erections with the VED just felt different.

Anything you can share would be greatly appreciated by me and I am sure many other of our HW brothers. I hope it is a easy and quick procedure with little pain and you are back in the saddle functioning once again to where you want to be.

Best Regards my friend.

Got your back Jeff, will pray for you and your caregivers. I had hundreds praying for me up to and during my surgery and I could really feel the peace and comfort and I have done really well in the three weeks since. Remember, God is faithful.

Jeff,

We love details here. It helps those following your steps, on what takes place, how you feel and do. Please keep us well posted.

David

Just a little over 36 hours before surgery... I have a busy day at work tomorrow getting ready to take some time off.
Surgery is scheduled for Tuesday morning, 8:00am PDT. It's hard not to be anxious, but this should be nothing compared to the prostatectomy. Doc has specified very little in the way of prep... just no food/water midnight or later the night before, and a good clean shower in the morning before I head in. He mentioned they will be doing a thorough cleaning of the general area before surgery as well (along with shaving, etc.)
Thanks for your prayers!
Jeff

Funny thing, that...
I hate to lie, so was wondering what to do about that. Then I realized... part of the surgery is to give you a bit of hernia (to insert the reservoir), and then stitch it up.
So... I am having a hernia operation (no lie). I think that will cover me for the 'walking funny' phase.
Thanks