How Soon Before Using A Pump?

GMH in SC

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Joined : May 2008

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Posted 5/29/2008 12:10 PM (GMT 0)

I am three weeks out from RPP. Having read both the need for and benefits of a pump, I still am unclear as to how soon one should begin using a pump. Anatomically, I'm looking more like I'm 4 years old rather than 44 - quite a difference from pre-surgery!

Thanks for any help and info.

jerryg

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Joined : Feb 2007

Posts : 30

Posted 5/29/2008 1:27 PM (GMT 0)

My urologist told me 6 weeks. I used a VED for a month before I had a usable erection. Don't get discouraged, keep at it. It will never be back to the same length because they cut out the urethra tube that runs thru the prostate. It does get longer in time as your bladder settles into the void where prostate once lived. I remember going into a stall to urinate because I was afraid someone would notice little "Willie". After 17 months, I no longer have that concern.

Paul1959

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Joined : Nov 2007

Posts : 599

Posted 5/29/2008 1:44 PM (GMT 0)

My nurse told me 6 weeks. My doc laughed and said as soon as I felt like it. It will certainly speed up the restoration of things. I am now back to my pre-suregery size. It takes a few months, but it gets there. things really aren't as fragile in there as you might think - think of a catheter banging around for 7-10 days. Just take it easy and listen to your body. First orgasm's are...well...not painful...but weird. They will get better. My doc said "exercise" it as much as I could to keep blood flowing - besides, he said, it's good for your heart.

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