<$1000 orchiectomy options

[asphaltscry (imported)]

this "tying off" of the cords, is that what it sounds like, a knot? i would see how that would cease all flow, but perhaps the stitching option would be easier

and yes i would assume an abundance of antibiotics would be wise

its just nice to know the specifics of the operation as i can explain to the one performing it, exaxctly how i want it done as to make sure there is no confusion. obviously taking into account their professional opinion. do it right the first time et al

[Hairless (imported)]

this "tying off" of the cords, is that what it sounds like, a knot? i would see how that would cease all flow, but perhaps the stitching option would be easier

and yes i would assume an abundance of antibiotics would be wise

its just nice to know the specifics of the operation as i can explain to the one performing it, exaxctly how i want it done as to make sure there is no confusion. obviously taking into account their professional opinion. do it right the first time et al

I believe they put a stitch through the cord and then wrap the cord pulling the sutchers very tight. Then tie it off with a knot, one that won't come loose. They use a dissolving sutcher so after the cord heals the sutcher is gone. You also mentioned drains before. They are only used if the scrotum is removed. Even doing it right, there is a lot of fluid for a few days. If the scrotum is left intact, that is where the fluids go until the body can absorb them. I think having a drain speeds recovery though. I had one because my scrotum was removed and I healed faster than most that only get castrated. I think if I had a choice, I would have one used . There was a lot stuff that came out.

[Kangan (imported)]

I too have been looking for an easy way to get surgery. I'd have to echo the concerns of all the others that you can get into real trouble with DIY.

Orchiectomy should be a simple procedure only slightly more complicated than a vasectomy, but there can be serious consequences if something goes wrong.

I've heard both good and bad things about Dr. Kimmel. Not sure what to think, but conversation with his office indicates that he is very concerned about recovery afterwards.

The bottom line is: There is no easy way to get castrated.

[Bagoas (imported)]

Cautery of the spermatic cords was the standard operating procedure in orchiectomy until the late 19th century when ligation began to replace it, mostly because of the tendency of cauterised cords to leak, though this could be corrected by re-cauterising the cord.

Some surgeons in the late 19th century distrusted ligation, fearing that the ligature might slip off the cord, leading to uncontrolled hemorrhage. They considered cautery safer and more reliable.

[tomsaltsman (imported)]

I have a Burdizzo but haven't used it yet. I am saving it in case of failure with my first encounter with a shrink on July 2, 2007. The Burdizzo is my much-needed and real threat of "self abuse" to shove in his face.

Personally, I will not tolerate more than a couple of sessions with one of the same know-nothing "know-it-alls" who helped me become HIV+ back in the 1980s. This shrink either gives me the "permission slip" in the first couple of sessions, or I don't come back; I do the job myself.

I already had one session with a "Christian nurse" who prepresented a shrink. Of course, it didn't matter to her that I may have unintentionally infected someone soon after discovering my HIV+ condition because I couldn't remember all the new rules in the heat of passion. And she "knew" that Christ didn't have castration in mind when talking about a "hand" or an "eye." Really? One of God's mind readers? Yea. Right. I sometimes feel as if I'm dealing with a level of stupidity that is nothing less than demonic! Don't get me started; I already am.

Most of us agree: common "precautions" in America regarding orchidectomies are really insane! I complain: "Crimony, if a teenager can get an abortion without her parents' permission, it makes no sense for a grown, middle-aged man to need a permission slip for something much less important! What eunuch wannabes want to eliminate is just a small part of human life, not a human life itself! It's nuts!" [Pun intended.]

And retro-litigation for insufficient counsel makes little sense. If a married woman who procured an abortion can't sue for insufficient counsel, why should we? Give me a break! I'm sure a thousand people have cursed the memory of Harry Benjamin in whatever part of hell he wastes! I'm especially thinking of those angry parents who had children molested by a man who wanted castration.

Have you considered a very safe Burdizzo? I ordered one over the Internet for around $20. They say the biggest problem is clamping it quickly enough to be effective or holding it in place long enough because of the intense pain. That pain lasts only lasts for less than two minutes--if even that. We can think of a woman in labor for inspiration.

[invivo (imported)]

Surgery is a set of techniques, the bad news is , yes it can be real bad and deadly to try at home, the good news is, yes, it can be learned.

Infection can happen everywhere, in a hospital its even more likely to catch resistant strains, the germs in ones home are generally known to the immune system.

Medical doctors try to control our bodies, I personally believe it to be very liberating to succesfully perform a procedure. But it better be good, otherwise the shrinks are on ones back.

Its very important to identify and clamp all vessels before cutting them, otherwise they can retract, which makes it very hard to find the bleeding vessel again and the blood makes it impossible to see the area. And no, creams are not for this type of procedure.

Dog getting rid of them:

http://www.thepetcenter.com/sur/dneut.html

Remember, dogs are not people

[asphaltscry (imported)]

well tomorrow i have an appt with a psch, who said she would have no problem writing me a letter for orchiectomy. so with that in hand i will just have to choose my surgeon. hmmmm

those were some neet pics of dog castration. with labels and all

i don;t imagine it looks much different on a person... well less hair... in my case anyway

[twaddler (imported)]

I remember when I was doing my research last year or the year before that there's a surgeon near me that will doing castration for $800 if you're trans and have a doctor's letter.

[asphaltscry (imported)]

I remember when I was doing my research last year or the year before that there's a surgeon near me that will doing castration for $800 if you're trans and have a doctor's letter.

care to share more info? sounds cool as 800 < 1000

[twaddler (imported)]

I think it was in Flint, MI somewhere.. or maybe Ann Arbor? I'm pretty sure it was Flint. I really don't recall the details as this was a while ago. I could look again though...