The first days

• Swelling and bruising of the penis and scrotum are common and usually peak around days 2 to 4.
• Ice for 20 minutes on and 20 off over the first 48 hours. Wear snug briefs with the penis pointed up toward your belly.
• The implant may be left partly inflated after surgery. Leave the pump alone until we tell you otherwise.
• Take pain medication as prescribed. Soreness gradually eases over a few weeks.
• You can usually shower after 48 hours. No baths, pools, or hot tubs until I clear you.

Learning to use it

• At a visit about 4 weeks after surgery, I'll teach you how to inflate and deflate the implant.
• After that, you'll practice daily (inflate fully, hold, deflate) as instructed. This helps the space around the cylinders stretch and makes the device easier to use.
• It's normal for the pump to feel awkward at first. It gets easier with practice.

Activity and sex

• Walk from the start. Avoid heavy lifting and straddle activities until cleared.
• No sex until I clear you, usually about 6 weeks after surgery.

Long term

• Tell any doctor or nurse about your implant before a urinary catheter, a scope, or surgery in the area.

Call right away

Call the office at (516) 535-1900, or go to the nearest emergency room after hours, if you have:

• Fever or chills
• Redness, warmth, pus, or pain that gets worse after the first few days
• Any part of the pump or tubing pressing through the skin
• You can't urinate
• An erection that won't go down after deflating

Your own instructions come first

Every patient is different. If the instructions you got at your visit or at discharge differ from this page, follow those, and call the office at (516) 535-1900 with any question.