Buckfever's General Progress Log

Again, I like professional massage lotion. It is really slippery, lasts a long time on the skin and you can buy a big pro-sized jug for a reasonable cost so it lasts a long time. I got mine on amazon (4 years ago and it is still mostly full):

https://www.ama … /dp/B005CQ2C8U/

I’ve tried coconut oil but it seems to soak into the skin to some degree before I’m done with the session. But it’s also good if you are ok reapplying it as needed.

Thanks!

7/10/2024

1.75X9 tube

5 minutes @ 4 hg
2 minute rest
5 minutes @ 4 hg
Length: 6-7/8+"
Pack 2.7/8"

2X9 tube

5 minutes @ 4 hg
Length: 7-1/8"
Pack 2.3/8"

I’m not suggesting that there is no effect from the smaller tube, but so much of the tube is packed pretty tight before any vacuum is applied and once the vacuum is applied it seems to be a limited impact. So I decided to stage with the larger cylinder. I’ll have to see if there is darkening or sequelae later to assess. Probably should have started with just one 5 minute session in each tube but it was the observation of the second session seeming lack of expansion that made me want to try. The terminal length is greater in the larger tube because it seats more fully but even that one is hanging up.. Still sorting all this out. Ordered the suggested oil, we’ll see if that helps.

Weight 182 @ 19.2%

7/11/2024

1.75X9 tube

5 minutes @ 4.5 hg
2 minute rest
5 minutes @ 4.5hg
Length: 6-7/8+"
Pack 3"

2X9 tube

5 minutes @ 4.5 hg
Length: 7-1/8+"
Pack 2.1/2"

No sequelae occurred from yesterdays session so decided to kick up the vacuum a notch. Got a little more length and a little more packing with both tubes compared to yesterday. Not sure I needed to stage with the larger tube for the third session but was curious to compare the results to yesterday. I’ll see again if there’s any adverse effects today. My inclination is to stick with the smaller tube till I pack it completely, especially since the 4.5hg had an increase in effect over the previous session. Also want to see how the oil based lube works when it arrives. Will remain cautious.

Weight: 181.6 @19.1% bodyfat

Ran 10.9 miles yesterday on a hilly course. Fell off pretty hard the last 2 miles. Just got to stick with it.

7/12/2024

1.75X9 tube

5 minutes @ 4.5 hg
2 minute rest
5 minutes @ 4.5hg
2 minute rest
5 minutes @ 4.5 hg

Length: 7-1/8"
Pack 3-1/4"

So instead of staging to the larger tube I just stayed in the smaller tube for a third session. Did not quite get the length we see in the larger tube because, I think, it hangs up at the base, but there was a great deal more packing. The packing measure is actually understated as I took the lowest point of packing as the measure and it was very uneven with a good amount of packing past that point. One thing for sure the portions of the tube that are packed do not exhibit any discoloration, So in that regard I view this experiment a success. The other thing is that because the tube is so tight I did have to bump up the pressure to 4.5"/hg. This seems to be just enough to overcome the friction of the tighter tube to see expansion, session over session.

So at this point I will continue with the smaller tube and stay with the 4.5hg. I still would like to get to the 200mm/hg and run the 5 minute X 2 session 4 week protocol, but based on all I’ve read, any efforts above 5 should only be done after a good bit of conditioning. So maybe down the road but I’m not married to it we’ll let progress dictate that.

Also the lessons of traction have shown that the smallest force that produces results is the best approach and I think that knowledge should be transferred here. So I’ll stay at the 4.5 for a good bit and give it time. Given the lighter tension, I think that 3 sessions should be tolerated, we’ll let EQ be the guide.

Anyway that’s what I’ve navigated so far. If anyone has clarifying thoughts I welcome them.

Weight: 182.4 @ 19.2%

When you write:

Length: 6-7/8+"

What do you mean, can you explain it to me?

Length in the tube.

7/13/2024

1.75X9 tube

5 minutes @ 4.5 hg
2 minute rest
5 minutes @ 4.5hg
2 minute rest
5 minutes @ 4.5 hg

Length: 7+"
Pack 3-1/4"

Measures were the same but more of the tube was packed. Woke with a raging hard on and EQ has been excellent, so this protocol is within the limits of tolerance.

Weight: 181 @ 19% bodyfat

Ran 8.9 miles yesterday, I’m still slow but getting faster. It’s not easy to get back in shape but we have to stick with it.

A) I’ve really appreciated your thread as someone else doing much shorter and lower intensity sessions than many I see here and getting results.

B) You’re inspiring me to start adding my weight to my posts. I bet just knowing I "have to" report weight changes some choices.

Yeah I feel that I borrowed from AndyJ and am viewing the journal as an overall Men’s health/self improvement effort, which includes penile health optimization. I think accountability helps.

7/14/2024

1.75X9 tube

5 minutes @ 4.5 hg
2 minute rest
5 minutes @ 4.5hg
2 minute rest
5 minutes @ 4.5 hg

Length: 7-1/8+"
Pack 3-1/8+"

So we seemed to have reestablished the pattern but in the smaller tube, here gaining a little length in the tube but packing a little less. We will see if the pattern persists. Still waiting on the oil

Weight: 182.6

I’ve upped the mileage by being more consistent and upped the food because felt depleted, but the weight creeped up so I have to watch it on the meal plan again.

While I am doing a short walk after dinner, I am mostly just running 3 days a week. And so I’m having to do longer runs. I have to say that trying to get it done in 3 days is a lot harder than a 5 day schedule. But we have to get it done.

7/15/2024

1.75X9 tube

5 minutes @ 4.5 hg
2 minute rest
5 minutes @ 4.5hg
2 minute rest
5 minutes @ 4.5 hg

Length: 7-1/8+"
Pack 3-1/4"

Length about the same, packed a little more.

Weight: 181.6@ 19%

Pulled my right hamstring 4 miles into the run yesterday, but still covered the 8.9 miles mostly walking and walked another 1.3 miles atter dinner to get 10 miles on the day. We will see how long this will take to heal, but I will stay active to keep burning calories.

7/16/2024

1.75X9 tube

5 minutes @ 4.5 hg
2 minute rest
5 minutes @ 4.5hg
2 minute rest
5 minutes @ 4.5 hg

Length: 7-1/8+"
Pack 3-3/8"

Very slow progress but definite progress, packing more of the tube. IMO that’s where I want to be.

Weight 181.8@18.9% bodyfat.

Hamstring is healing rapidly we’ll see if we can run tomorrow. I will give it more time if it needs it and do something else to keep the cardio up. I had a cup of chocolate chip ice cream yesterday and felt guilty about it, Which IMO is good I need to be more disciplined.

7/17/2024

1.75X9 tube

5 minutes @ 4.5 hg
2 minute rest
5 minutes @ 4.5hg
2 minute rest
5 minutes @ 4.5 hg

Length: 7-1/8+"
Pack 3-3/8+"

Being conservative on the measures. still progressing ever so slightly. The oil has yet to arrived but tracking says it has shipped.

Weight: 181.2@18.8% Bodyfat.

Had the icecream again but the weight keeps dropping. Hamstring is better will try to run today. About 6.5 lbs of body fat to go.

I also started this routine with the pump and in just 4 days I have already noticed a considerable improvement in my EQ.

Is increasing with an additional 5 minutes something you decided to do or is it by studying the link at the beginning of the discussion?

Do you work 7 days a week or do you take a few days off?