Seroma Drained

[LGXDownunder]

Yes, keeping everything crossed for you guys. ElbowRoom, everything I've read about Dr Hakky is positive. I'm sure he'll go out of his way to get you back on track.

[ColoplastTitanUpOver]

ElbowRoom, I’d treat this as a routine aspect of implant maintenance. I hope you have solid private insurance coverage, but try not to stress too much about revisions. We’ve all committed to this bionic upgrade, after all. Worst-case scenario? If there’s an infection, it might involve explantation followed by a VED protocol for rehab, or a temporary spacer rod to preserve length, with a new high-performance IPP in 3–6 months. No big deal, just a little downtime for a lifetime of sex. I know, I’m a total optimist, but what the heck. You’ve got this, and I’m hoping it’s a straightforward fix. You’re incredibly lucky to have Dr. Hakky right there in your corner.

[cbinspok]

awh geez ER , sending patients and good luck brother.
the best thing about the uros office is getting out of there.
I hate the term rough sex, it implies so much thats not valid and uros use it cavalierly. I was having " rough sex" when my wife flopped backwards with out warning and busted my 7,2 penis in half- thats when it became rough! for the next 15 years.
best of luck buddy.

[ColoplastTitanUpOver]

I hate the term rough sex, it implies so much thats not valid and uros use it cavalierly.

Well, if it's not rough, is it sex?
In the event of complications, blame is often shifted to the patient, their anatomy, bacteria, instruments, underlying comorbidities or medical devices to avoid liability in malpractice claims. Surgeons are only human, after all.

[ElbowRoom]

ElbowRoom, I’d treat this as a routine aspect of implant maintenance. I hope you have solid private insurance coverage, but try not to stress too much about revisions. We’ve all committed to this bionic upgrade, after all. Worst-case scenario? If there’s an infection, it might involve explantation followed by a VED protocol for rehab, or a temporary spacer rod to preserve length, with a new high-performance IPP in 3–6 months. No big deal, just a little downtime for a lifetime of sex. I know, I’m a total optimist, but what the heck. You’ve got this, and I’m hoping it’s a straightforward fix. You’re incredibly lucky to have Dr. Hakky right there in your corner.

Thanks. Yes, revisions are a fact of IPP maintenance. If it happens now I’d be frustrated because I’m 16 weeks from the initial surgery, just finally fully healed up and in a position to enjoy it were it not for this problem. I have used the IPP for sex perhaps six times total. Going straight back to a 6+ week recovery for a revision is just depressing.

Additionally I just met a woman who is phenomenal and could be “the one”. She loves the idea of the implant and all the advantages, but I’m in timeout so we can’t explore that right now. She’ll wait for it to all work out, but I feel bad making her wait any longer than necessary.

It’s just annoying timing.

[ElbowRoom]

I hate the term rough sex, it implies so much thats not valid and uros use it cavalierly.

Well, if it's not rough, is it sex?
In the event of complications, blame is often shifted to the patient, their anatomy, bacteria, instruments, underlying comorbidities or medical devices to avoid liability in malpractice claims. Surgeons are only human, after all.

To be fair Hakky didn’t blame the seroma on rough sex, he just said that could be the reason that the fluid extracted is reddish and not clear. I wouldn’t say I’ve had “rough” sex, but it has definitely been “robust”.

[cbinspok]

good points from both of you mates. I hate it a little less now.
ps. had some amazing! rough sex yesterday, damn love this implant!

[daddel]

I had a pretty big seroma around the pump as well, look at my journal.

Procedure was done in August 2023, seroma developed around 3-4 weeks after, disappeared on its own around November/December 2023. Before that I asked my sergeon about it and he said we should consider to drain it but only by cutting my scrotum with a small incision, draining with a syringe would be too dangerous (infection, but more because it could damage the device).

But then, again, it went away on its own and never came back.

Very happy with the implant so far!

[ElbowRoom]

I saw Dr. Hakky again yesterday. The seroma was visibly significantly reduced over the past week, so I was optimistic. Ultrasound revealed the original seroma was almost completely empty, just a tiny amount of fluid in the capsule. However there appeared to be some increased fluid around the pump area.

When I saw Hakky he agreed the original seroma looked much better, essentially just the empty capsule could be felt under the skin. As for the other fluid he said he could drain it but I’m showing no signs of infection and could just leave it alone. He was overall very pleased, and wants me to continue antibiotics another week and add an anti-inflammatory. I’ll see him in two weeks to confirm things are moving in the right direction, but for now everything’s looking good.

I told him I have a new girl and asked if I was cleared for activity. In typical Hakky manner he said “Yeah dude, bang her all you want!”

So we’re keeping an eye on things but it’s looking really good right now. Me and my girl are both very relieved!

[LGXDownunder]

...I told him I have a new girl and asked if I was cleared for activity. In typical Hakky manner he said “Yeah dude, bang her all you want!”

So we’re keeping an eye on things but it’s looking really good right now. Me and my girl are both very relieved!

Yes! Glad to hear it Elbow.