3/4" in 4 wks

BoneDoc · 03-16-2008, 09:24 PM

So, 4 weeks has passed since I started PE and according to my "story pole" (see thread by JonPop) I have gained 3/4" in length since I started just 4 weeks ago. Quite honestly, I am not sure what to make of this. I really didn't believe increasing my size was possible with PE and my primary goal was to gain a stronger erection. In all honesty, I am still not totally convinced. My erections are definitely stronger and this increase in length may just be due to the more intense erections I am having.

My girth gains were not nearly as much, just 1/8" overall. However, I also want to state for the record that the erect measurement I took was WITHOUT Viagra, while my first measurement one month ago was with Viagra. As I have said previously, I have been having trouble getting a good quality erection for a while.

So, there is no arguing that a month of PE has given me a much stronger erection and I can now have sex Viagra free. That alone is worth all the effort over the last month. Now, for the much tougher question, have I really gained 3/4" in length in just 4 weeks? To find out, I am just going to have to keep on doing my PE every morning and see what I measure in another 4 weeks. If I can exceed 7" then, I will definitely be convinced.

Oh, and one last thing. I still haven't told my wife, and she still has not mentioned any increase in size, but consistently comments on how much harder my erections are lately. She is very, very impressed with my recent performance in bed!!!

JonPop · 03-16-2008, 11:39 PM

Doc, this is great news. Told ya. Glad to see you using the "Story Pole" This is such a good record keeper. Of course you can get that kind of Newbie gain in a short time. Happens to lots of guys. Now, the trick is, to cement that 3/4". Just keep doing the exercises and your girth will take off also. Good luck.

JonPop · 03-16-2008, 11:45 PM

Hey Doc, any advice for a guy with a torn rotator cuff? Besides surgery? Can't afford the down time. I am very careful with it as I have set myself back a couple of times.
Any chance that this will heal on it's own, with light exercise? Thanks. JP

BoneDoc · 03-17-2008, 12:57 AM

Hey JonPop,

A lot of people do recover just fine from a rotator cuff tear. When someone says they have a "rotator cuff" tear, they are usually referring to their supraspinatus tendon specifically (there are a total of four muscles that make up the rotator cuff). The supraspinatus muscle is attached to the top of your scapula (a bone people often call the shoulder blade) and its tendon passes laterally, under the acromion (a bone that is part of the scapula) and attaches to the top of your humerous (the bone in your upper arm). It helps you lift your arm up and out from your side (called abduction), along with your deltoid muscle. If you have a partial tear of your supraspinatus tendon, there is a good chance for recovery. If you have a full-thickness or near full-thickness tear, you will need surgery at some point if you plan on using your shoulder for anything semi-strenuous.

First, is this an old injury or a new one? Did you have an MRI done? Do you know if you have any acromion impingement on the tendon?

Ice and NSAIDs are the best initial therapy for a tear. I recommend ice three times a day, for 15-20 minutes, and ice anytime following heavy use of the shoulder. Ibuprofen is a great NSAID. I recommend two 200mg tabs three times per day for a couple of weeks. This will help knock down down any inflammation present. Of course, if you have any history of stomach sensitivity to NSAIDs or a history of gastric ulcers you will not want to do this. Alleve (aka naproxen) also works well and you can take fewer doses in a day compared to ibuprofen. I also recommend taking NSAIDs just prior to any strenuous activity as prophylaxis for inflammation.

After you have reduced the inflammation and pain from a recent injury (approx. two weeks), the right physical therapy program can help you strengthen other muscles in the shoulder to compensate for any supraspinatus weakness. The best way to do this is find a reputable physical therapist to get you started on the right routine. If you want, I can recommend a few exercises to get you started. The most important thing is to take it slow and not overdo it or you will be doing more damage than good, just like PE.

An MRI will tell you if you have a partial or full-thickness tear. This is an important thing to know. People can get by with a full-thickness tear without surgery, but they will certainly have shoulder weakness and have limited capabilities, even with physical therapy strengthening. Also, if you have any acromion impingement on the tendon, the tear is almost guaranteed to get worse with use. In this situation, the acromion bone is hooked and presses down on the tendon as it glides back and forth with use. The best thing to do for acromion impingement is to scope the shoulder and shave down the bone to give the tendon more space.

Hope this helps.

kingpole · 03-17-2008, 01:00 AM

wow another fast gainer!

JonPop · 03-17-2008, 11:24 AM

Thanks Doc. Yeah, this is an injury that goes back to summer of 07. Yes I had an MRI and an Ultra sound. 4 slight tears. Of course the Orthopedist wants to do surgery. He told me that I'd be a one armed man for around 6 months. There is NO WAY I could take that much time for re-hab. I have been very aware of this injury and am extremly cautious when lifting..(everything out in front of me) and just when it seems to be getting better, I do something stupid, (forget) and back to the sleepless nights. I have been injured many times in my life and have always been able to heal myself, so I thought I could just fix this. Not happening. I'd be interested in any exercises you might have in your 'little black bag'. Thanks. JP