Penile Implant Experiences and Questions.

Hello and best regards to all of you.
I truly need your help And your opinion.
As I had a huge accident in 2017 I had my first operation in may 2018 in order to have my penile prosthesis..
My doctor proposed and used the inflatable penile implant as he mentioned again and again that this one ( especially from the specific company), is the best solution as it could get a life time guarantee
Although, the full system collapsed one year after!!!!!!!!! as once I pushed the pump bulb and instead of returning back to the previous condition and shape,it just remain las Deflated ball.. ( the diagnosis was that it was a rare hardware failure).
You can imagine, that there were no words to discribe my depress and my feelings.
I had to be repeat and to pass once again the same painful procedure.
But my tragedy didn’t finish back then, as in approximately 15 months time!!!!!!!!! (just 3 days before today) happened exactly the same😬
I really don’t know how to discribe my emotions ,as I have so many questions that nobody is able to answer, up to now.
-What went wrong?
-Was it my doctor‘s mistake or a manufacture company’s mistake?
-What do I have to do and who do I have to trust this time?
-Who is able to ensure that this will not happen again?
-Are they treating me as a patient or as a guinea pig?
-Can they even think or feel my depression?
-Have I done something wrong? ( I am a professional athlete and I train quite a lot but nobody, gave me some precautions or things to avoid etc. And for sure I have Never caused any damage or hit the prosthesis. )
Pls let me know if you have any idea or if you ever heard a similar case or even better a “what to do procedure“ PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
All the best to all of you

AMS700 LGX IPP surgery 6/28/21.
External Prostate Radiation therapy 10 years prior. 6 weeks after IPP surgery and 1st time attempting intercourse the inflation works BUT I’m unable to reach orgasm or ejaculation as I was prior to IPP surgery. Will this come back?

I had an AMS700 CX implant 11 weeks ago. I’m just now getting used to pumping up and believe that I fill the cylinders as much as possible. They used 21 cm cylinders with 2 cm extender tips. I’m generally happy, although it is significantly shorter than it used to be when I could get an erection about 10 years ago. I’m getting most of the benefit of the implant, and it appears that will improve a little as I use it. Apparently lack of use shortened my penis, and lots of inflation will make it expand in growth and length, although the length will never be anywhere close to the old days. I have atherosclerosis, and that prevents any blood flow expansion that might be available after surgery. How much shorter? I used to be two hands long and now I’m a little less than one hand, about 5 inches. Any thoughts on reclaiming the CS length I lost? Other pointers are welcome as well.

PeterDisAbelard. said...
Pat707,
There are two commonly used brands of penile implant and they both have two versions. The AMS 700 comes in CX and LGX models and the Coloplast Titan comes in the Titan and Titan Touch varieties. They are all pretty comparable. I have an AMS 700 CX and, like Tom, I would slightly prefer an LGX although it's not a big deal. If the device ever fails and has to be replaced I might switch but, failing that, I'm OK with what I've got. There aren't any big differences between any of them. They all have the same parts and they all work the same way. The Coloplast devices are a bit stiffer, both when inflated and deflated. This potentially makes them better for guys with long members and guys looking to correct a Peyronie's disease bend. They are also more rigid when only partially inflated which may make them easier to use for men with poor hand strength. The AMS devices, on the other hand, are more naturally soft when deflated. The AMS 700 CX model is slightly more rigid than the LGX when inflated -- making it a better choice for correcting Peronie's Disease curvature -- and the LGX is the only device of the four that gets longer with extra pumping.
Here's a video where a doctor compares AMS and Coloplast devices. He doesn't get into the different models but it's a good overview.
Implant comparison: Coloplast vs AMS for Penile Implants

This post — and this thread — is so informative! It has been 2 years since my radical prostatectomy. Trimix was successful, but less than ideal. 3 extreme priapism experiences and needles to my Johnson; not to mention the need to prepare (lack of spontaneity); and cialis side effects bother me too much…
So many of you have had good experiences with implants! I’m researching and this knowledge is so helpful.
I’m certain choice of doctor is a big part of the process. Does anyone have a good doc recommendation for southwest Florida?

Fred, you in Wellington?

I am very interested in an implant and would like to know the approximate cost and whether Medicare or a Medicare advantage plan covers some of the costs related to this surgery. If anyone has an answer to give me, please reply, as my life with PC is now becoming very dark to me and i am looking for a life raft or something that will give me some hope.