VED pump therapy questions???

I am using a penis or ved pump for therapy as my nerves hopefully heal. Does anyone know of any resourses that will answer questions like. Do I gain an erection and leave the vacuum on for a certain period of time to help the arteries or blood vessals expand or can that hurt something. It seams to me Im loosing size although Im getting rigid erections 2 or 3 times a week and some nights I wake up with a erection (should say 1/2). I am definitely smaller when having sex with my wife. Anyway this site has been great for resources so if there are any known that would help me understand how to use the pump for therapy that would be appreciated.

Hey guys. I've used the pump since possible after recovering from surgery in 1/13. Use it about every other day. The pump is to keep the penile tissue elastic and sustain as much length as possible. It does pump blood into the penis, but it's not oxygenated blood, so it's doing very little to improve vascular function. It's all about preserving elasticity of penile tissue. Also, it has nothing to do with the healing if nerves unfortunately.

My surgeon had part of his team give his patients an ED and incontinence seminar the day the cath was removed.

We were not to start with the pump until at least 4 weeks post-op. In fact a couple of sales reps from the pump company were at the seminar and helped us fill out the forms for the insurance company to order the pumps. Insurance covered it 100%.

They told us to pump up daily.

Pump about 10 seconds, wait a couple of seconds then release.

Then pump it again and hold it for 1 minute, then release.

Take a break for a minute and then repeat the same procedure for 2 more reps.

I started Viagra 72 hours after the cath was removed. 50 mg on Monday, 50 mg on Wednesday and 100 mg on Friday. Friday was play day. My surgeon gave us a prescription for 100 mg tabs so we could break one in half for Monday and Wednesday.

You may ask your surgeon or uro what they suggest.

Bill from Florida

They should not be used with the rings for more than 30 minutes.. without without limit, I think. but 15 to 20 twice a day works. shave pubic hair to get a better seal. protect testicles from be drawn in. I used strictly therapy never for intercourse. I have had usable erections at 2.5 post and still getting better at over 5years post op. Nocturnal erections are a great sign. Ive just started to get them in the past year. A full 100mg blue diamond is required. Can Handle!! Oh haven't used the pump in 4 years and have it stored with byrlcreem, and blue suede shoes. Momentos{not the candy} of the past.

I use the pump about every other day. I use mine in the shower so I can pump up and let down multiple times while I brush my teeth, shave, shampoo, wash, rinse and repeat without feeling like I'm wasting time too much time.
When I leave the shower I am sparkling - and hanging.

Too bad nobody notices.
Jeff