Wellesley (imported) wrote: Tue Sep 25, 2012 12:23 pm Take them one at a time, hrt is a pain to balance.

Inguinally is good I think. Having had one done each way. For pain issues iguinally is best.

I was fine 2 days after the one done inguinally. The scrotal method was several days. I think there is more swelling etc that way. Also the scrotum never really stops moving.

With the inguinal method, I was OK after three days enough to no longer have to take pain killers but then i had a hernia repaired too at the same time; still slow moving and having to be careful what I lifted, but no unexpected long term problems. Ice on the abdomen to control swelling was necessary for about a week afterwards, not all the time but in the afternoon and when retiring for bed. I'm happy that it was done this way since the cords were removed too and I have no residual problems.

When i was castrated for persistent testicular atrophy and pain, the urologist used the inquinal method in order to remove as much cord as possible. i was down for a day or two just being careful but overall it wasn't bad at all.

I have jsut had my right one removed by inguinal method, yes there is some pain with it and it hard to move aroudn for the first couple of daysand it has only been 4 days and i am up and moving around ok now

i just have to wait and see what it like

dingoaud (imported) wrote: Wed Sep 26, 2012 9:00 pm I have jsut had my right one removed by inguinal method, yes there is some pain with it and it hard to move aroudn for the first couple of daysand it has only been 4 days and i am up and moving around ok now

i just have to wait and see what it like

If your other testicle is healthy, it should over time be able to take over for the both of them and you should experience no change. If, on the other hand, it is damaged in some way, your natural libido and energy level should decline permanently to the point that you may have to take HRT to bring your level up to maintain an acceptable lifestyle.

i would like both to go and when that happens i will try not to go on HRT

dingoaud (imported) wrote: Tue Oct 02, 2012 7:14 pm i would like both to go and when that happens i will try not to go on HRT

You will need to find out what your testosterone level is at after three months since you surgery to see what effect the remaining testicle has on your level. Your urologist might want to know this number to determine if he/she wants to prescribe a testosterone supplement. It doesn't mean that you have to take it. If your T level is too high with the remaining testicle then you might want to consider having the second one removed too.