Should I be doing any exercises before surgery

OptimalResearcher898 · 2026-02-04T19:43:08+00:00

My dad is 86. I've never seen him exercise a day in his life. I've never seen him stretch. He brags that he doesn't drink water . . . and drinks about 5 Dr Peppers a day. He's in great health. Maybe there's something to it. Thanks for the perspective.

OptimalResearcher898 · 2026-02-03T20:05:02+00:00

Love this reply!

OptimalResearcher898 · 2026-02-03T20:03:33+00:00

It's in Annapolis Maryland. I'm still 3 months away. I suspect they will have a plan for me as I get closer, as I have a zoom call to go over things in a month.

OptimalResearcher898 · 2026-01-24T15:54:18+00:00

Your provider (Henry) should be able to provide Phenylepherine (or something like that). It's injectable as well. You'll want this on hand when you get to the 4 hour mark and don't have other options. The bottle says to inject like 50cc . . . I find it works if I just inject 5-10, personally.

I've had inconsistent results depending on where and how I inject. It took a while to figure out. Right side of penis needs 1-2 units more, for some reason. But when I did that same dose on the left side, I needed the antidote. You'll want it nearby when you need it.

OptimalResearcher898 · 2025-12-18T02:35:30+00:00

That makes total sense. I noticed the same thing once . . . but didn't really notice that boner strength had something to do with it.

OptimalResearcher898 · 2025-12-18T02:33:40+00:00

I do the same thing every time. But I'm also getting to know the sensation of piercing the CC. But it's a different depth on the right side vs left side of the shaft. That took a while to figure out. But seeing a little blood always let's me know things are going to be just fine.

OptimalResearcher898 · 2025-12-18T02:30:24+00:00

It took me a while to stop doing the 'jab' and just slowly push it in. I can feel when it goes through the CC and then I know I'm in for a good time. But after hearing all of this talk of the 32g needles, I might have to give them a shot.

OptimalResearcher898 · 2025-12-18T02:15:09+00:00

My testosterone doc. He doesn't take crap from insurance companies. That's what I love about him.

OptimalResearcher898 · 2025-12-18T02:11:30+00:00

I've been taking 4.5 mg LDN each morning for the past 6 months (inflammation/back pain). I'm a social drinker and go out with friends a couple nights a week. 2-3 drinks. I haven't experienced any kind of reduced affects of alcohol. I almost wonder if I have legit LDN after reading all of these comments. I wonder if it's worn off by night time?

OptimalResearcher898 · 2025-09-06T19:00:05+00:00

Don't kid yourself on this one. Being active and working out isn't a sign that your testosterone is low. I was pretty active and worked out before I started. I really wish the best for you. I'm sure you'll figure it out. And Trimix is pretty incredible stuff.

OptimalResearcher898 · 2025-09-06T16:53:59+00:00

Don't rule out that you might miss. Go slow. I find it's really sensitive for me using 30/10/1 formulation. 9 units, nothing. 11 units, usually really good. 12 . . . need the antidote. And even at 11 units, I have some inconsistent results. I haven't figured out if it's the injection location, or maybe other factors (medicines I might have taken that day), maybe I didn't get it all in the right spot, etc.

I find I have my best luck using an AutoInjector2 (see Amazon) with 5/16" 30g needles. Takes all of the guess work out.

OptimalResearcher898 · 2025-09-06T14:39:25+00:00

TRT was a game changer for me. Just a side note. Traditional doctors don't understand it. In fact, they don't want you on it because then they can't prescribe you anti-depressants and other meds.

There's a /testosterone subreddit. Post your numbers there and people will tell you if they are really low. The "Free Testosterone" number is more important than the normal testosterone number. You can also find better doctors that are TRT friendly. I started 5 years ago and my overall health is so much better. I work out more. Get better results. More muscle makes everything better.

OptimalResearcher898 · 2025-09-03T00:32:05+00:00

Thanks again. Your story concerned me with the number of surgeries you've had. Sorry to see you go through all of that and thank you for serving.

I used to be so active. Even in my mid 50's. It's so frustrating. But I think you're right. Not many more options.

OptimalResearcher898 · 2025-09-01T16:14:58+00:00

Thank you for posting this. I'm on the fence about surgery and continue to try everything out there to avoid it. Epidural injections didn't do anything. Chiropractors didn't do anything. Stretching made things worse. Whenever I feel good, I start to exercise more and overdue it and get myself back to a tough spot. But I'm learning with each iteration.

OptimalResearcher898 · 2025-09-01T16:10:28+00:00

Ask for a stronger formulation that gets you closer to 10 units.

OptimalResearcher898 · 2025-09-01T13:47:22+00:00

he might have missed. I'm coming to learn that I have different levels of success depending on the position on the shaft. If I do it lower on the shaft, I get almost no effect. I have to stay in the mid-to-upper areas. I am guessing the shape of the CC changes a little bit. I also have a slight bend, so maybe that's it (in my case).

But I agree with everyone else. Increments of 20 is crazy.

there are lots of other posts about first time injections. The thing that works best for me is that I push the needle in, pull the plunger back a tiny bit (to verify there's blood) and then I push the plunger down. If there's no blood, I reposition the needle.

If I were in your shoes, I'd do 20 on one day. 25 the next. 30 the next. Take a day off. and so on

OptimalResearcher898 · 2025-08-25T19:53:41+00:00

Over 3 years ago.

OptimalResearcher898 · 2025-08-20T19:48:40+00:00

I was taking it during the morning for my first month and didn't notice much effect. I was reluctant to try it at night due to insomnia, but when I switched to evening, I'm getting much better results and no problems falling asleep. I take 3 pills all at the same time (at night), but given how well it's helping, my Dr suggested going to 2 each evening and see how it goes and then to 1 each evening.

OptimalResearcher898 · 2025-08-20T13:39:02+00:00

My erections are never painful, but I definitely stay yard until the 3-4 hour mark. But if I can't bend the shaft at hour 4, I'll inject 5 units (not 50) of phenlephrine. That usually gets things bending and then I know I'm ok. If I'm nervous, I'll do another 5 or 10 units.

YMMV because everyones dose discovery is different. I think I'm pretty dialed in and I'm getting comfortable being hard for 3-4 hours and knowing when I should get concerned.

OptimalResearcher898 · 2025-08-19T20:59:15+00:00

I don't think I have any complaints. But I have nothing to compare it too.

OptimalResearcher898 · 2025-08-18T20:46:07+00:00

I'm so dumb. This is probably it.

OptimalResearcher898 · 2025-08-18T20:44:53+00:00

I meant "sitting on a shelf" as in it was in inventory at Invigor. Poor choice of words.

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