First Gain

I think most of us newbies worry a lot about how long it will take to see our first gain so I’ll share this. For me, a consistent measurement method is critical. It took me about 10 days to come up with a system that I was sure was repeatable. I have a layout square in my shop that is an aluminum triangle with a bar across the bottom. I found that the bar across the bottom makes this very comfortable for doing BP measurements. I also found after using it for a few days that my measurements settled down and there was a mark that no matter how hard I pressed or how hard I stretched (BPFSL), I couldn’t get to that mark. That’s when I knew I had my measurement system worked out and that unattainable mark (1/8”) became my goal.

I just finished day 32 of my exercises. A few days ago (3 or 4) I started to imagine that I was hitting my 1/8” mark. For the first time, this morning, I’m not imagining it. I’ve definitely reached the mark. So, at least for one guy, 32 days to get my first 1/8 in. Yeah!

Congratulations dude, I’m having a real tough time not measuring until the end of the month.

Congrats man, and great job finding a consistent measuring apparatus. Good luck on the rest of the journey.

Hah, I’ve been using a combination square! I’ve also been using joint tape to measure girth.

Shit I still measure every other time. Just dont have the patience to wait until the end of the month!

Congrats!

Thanks all! I started off measuring every day. I think that’s newbie’s zeal. Now, I’m trying to do it only once a week. I can’t imagine detecting a real change in less time than that.

Keep up the good work!

You know chill “Now” is pretty damn big!

You imagine you hit the mark. This is good, great mind set! Congrats!

Amazingly, I have more gains to report. Before I get to that, though, I like to say how much I appreciate everyone here at Thunder’s Place. It’s been a long time since I’ve encountered a social gathering where everyone is so positive and supportive even when we disagree. I saw a post a day or so ago where a guy really went off. I think he was mostly frustrated, but his post was a sure invitation to a flame war. I was amazed! The responses were perhaps a bit more edgy than usual, but understanding and still supportive. What an incredible place this is. It’s a shame the whole world doesn’t work this way. Anyway, thanks!

A quick summary:

Starting stats:
FL: 1 1/2 to 2 in
BP FL: 5 in
BPEL: 4.75 in
EG: 5 in

After about 10 days of exercising and working to get my measurements consistent:

FL: same
BPFL: 5 1/4 in.
BPEL: 5 in.
EG: not measured

It might look like I gained 1/4 in., but I’m discounting this change as measurement error and my equipment settling into a new routine. Okay, so I think this is my real baseline.

On day 38, I finally was consistently measuring a 1/8 in gain.

This morning, I was surprised with another 1/8 in gain. (Day 46)

Day 46:
BPFL: 5 3/4 in

I’m using BPFL as my primary measurement because it’s the only one that I’m sure I can take accurately.

BPEL: 5 1/4 to 5 1/2 in.

I really don’t trust my BPEL measurement, but it’s in there somewhere. My BPEL seems to run about 1/4 in behind BPFL.

I’m averaging about one day off my exercise routine every 10 days.

So, I’m celebrating again much sooner than I had anticipated.

For those working on foreskin restoration, when I started PE (46 days ago), my foreskin would not cover my glans even when I was cold with flaccid in the 1 in. Area. Now, if I’m flaccid, I’m covered. It takes only modest erection to uncover, but for me, that’s real and surprising progress.

If I should be keeping these updates somewhere else someone please let me know. Again, thanks to everyone for making this a terrific place to hang out. (Pun intended :-)

Great!!

Keep it up and let us now of your progress!

Short term goal - EL: 6”; EG: - 4.85”

Medium term goal - EL: 6”; EG: - 5.1”

Long term goal - EL: 6.5”; EG: - 5.5”

Final goal - EL - 7”; EG: - 6”

I describe myself as an optimistic skeptic. I also believe that if you can’t measure it you can’t management it. When I start a project, I put a lot of effort into making sure that I have measurements that significant to my goal, accurate, and repeatable. My skepticism and measurement orientation are colliding with one another this morning.

Current: (Day 48)

BPEL: 5 1/2 in. (+)
EG: 6 in.

I’ve done the BPEL repeatedly; I’ve tried to be conservative and not overstate. Though I’m having trouble believing it, I seem to have achieved 1/2 in gain in length.

The EG measurement is even more unbelievable to me. This is a 1 in increase. I’ve only measured this once so we’ll see if this holds up over the next few days. 6 in. EG is also my goal, so I’m going to look at my routine to make sure I’m focusing mostly on length.

What were you doing to get girth? A gain of an inch in 50 days!! Wow I’m jealous!

I second that!