How Bad was it?

[gandalf (imported)]

My urologist did mine one at a time. Primarily, I think it was to be sure I wanted them both removed. He even wanted to try removing the epididymus of the remaining testicle. I reminded him that the right side was the side he tried to deaden with novacain (which didn't work). He also used the inguinal canal route to remove mine. It was very easy, relatively pain free. He gave me pain med but I only used one each time and reverted to ibuprophen because some of the pain med tends to cause constipation in me.

I would think that the urologist who opts for the inguinal route for removal is making sure there are no more complications that necessary. AND after reading some of the horror stories that happened with removal through the scrotum, I can say I am very glad my urologist wanted to use the inguinal canal route.

Hope this helps ease your mind.

Gandalf

[Riverwind (imported)]

I had mine removed one at a time, first the left one then the right one, then I went home. NO regrets.

River

[saywhat (imported)]

revised my last post. My thumbs are big and my iphone is small. Glad you all could understand what I had wrtitten.

[saywhat (imported)]

Anybody else? Thanks for the responses I have gotten. I thought for sure there were more people who had an inguinal approach. I guess I can ask the Urologist if he would consider a scrotal approach. How long was the recovery from that?

[unencumbered (imported)]

Hello saywhat,

From what I have read, testicular cancer patients have their testes removed by the inguinal method. You may want to check some of the sites that are focused on TC to get some feedback on recovery times, etc.

noname

[Riverwind (imported)]

Actually I know of a couple of guys who had that done, their recovery was less and less dangerous than through the scrotum. less chance of infection so if that is the way your doctor wants to go I would recommend it.

River

[saywhat (imported)]

Thanks for the responses y'all. I did chicken out of the inguinal approach and got him to do the scrotal approach instead. I am very happy that I did. I have very little pain from the procedure. One down one to go.

Now, one more question... For those of you who have had your scrotum removed, once again how bad was it?? Should I wait and have it done separately? Or is it tolerable to have the second one and scrotum removed at the same time?

[unencumbered (imported)]

Best of luck on your recovery and keep us informed.

[Toni (imported)]

Hi Saywhat . I have had my testicles removed, via the inguinal approach, and like yourself one at a time. The surgery went very smooth, not much post pain, and "off the shelf" pain killers was all I needed. Within ten days I was back to my normal self. The stitches did seem a little tight for the first few days. I am now left with two diagonal scar's, slightly purple in colour, about 10cm in length and 3mm wide. It's now been several years, and no complications to date.

Hope everything goes well for you.

Toni x

PS: I did have the most gorgeous anaethetist both times, and went under the knife with a big smile on my face and pleasant thoughts in mind lol.

[saywhat (imported)]

Thanks Toni! I am very pleased with the results of the first side so far. I hope the second goes as well. I may have the inguinal approach for this one since my pain is mainly on that side and goes up into my groin. If not then I will have the scrotal approach again.

Anybody have experience to share with scrotectomy (scrotal removal)? How bad was it, did you recover quickly? Should I wait or have it done at the same time?

Thanks