Once the swelling resolves, I could feel the implant for about one month. After the month was over, I can tell you that unless I go to use the implant, I really do not know that it is there. It becomes part of you. I have never had any time when there was any indication of the implant that I was aware of.
Patient champion
10 years with the AMS 700™ Penile Implant
Prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction
Married, straight
Missouri, USA
English
Hobbies include:
- Working out
- Biking
- Reading fantasy and adventure novels
- Crossword puzzles
- Working with obese children in underprivileged areas
Cliff’s story
The inability to achieve an erection after the radical prostatectomy, and the failure of the pills and external vacuum device, left me feeling very low.
It was a major low depressed mood that made me feel as though I was the only man in the world who suffered from this condition. I did not confide in my friends or relatives about this and felt totally isolated.
What I have come to find out is that you are NOT alone in this. “There is a light at the end of the tunnel” that may give you and your partner a new outlook on life and your personal relationship.
The information that I gained from speaking to my physician gave me several options I had no idea existed for the treatment of ED. After speaking to my physician at length about these options, my spouse and I decided on the penile implant and couldn’t be more pleased with the results.
Alternate ED treatments explored
Pills, external vacuum
Implant recovery process
No complications
Cliff and his wife, Marilyn
Going through it together lets you learn about each other in a new way.
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I was so depressed when I suffered from erectile dysfunction that it affected every part of my life. I felt like I was not a full man and could not please my partner as a “real” man could. However, after the surgery, I regained all my self-esteem and felt once again like a young man. Having the implant changed my life and brought back my vitality and joy of living.
People heal at different rates depending on their unique physiology. In my case, I was able to drive one week after the surgery. I returned to work after two weeks.
This story recounts the experience of a person who is using AMS Men’s Health therapies related to ED. AMS Men’s Health invited this person to share their story candidly. As you review them, please bear in mind that the experiences are specific to those particular people. As with all medical treatment, not every response is the same. We recommend that you talk to your doctor about what treatment is right for you. Cliff has been compensated for his time.
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