i was castrated less than 2 days ago. i am getting this fluttering feeling in my right side, just under the right breast. it has happened twice, once this morning then just now. each time it happens for about 5 seconds and it stops. i feel fine, just wondering if anyone else experienced that or knows what it is.

is it my adrenal gland going on strike after receiving a request from the brain to produce 2000% more testosterone at severely slashes wages?

AFAIK, I've never heard of anything like that being related to castration. It's possible it could be a coincidence and not related to the castration at all. But to be safe, I would mention it to Kimmel during your follow-up, especially if it persists. If Kimmel doesn't know what's going on, and it still persists, have it checked out by your own doctor.

I get about the same effect on the left side, near the surface, like a twitching muscle when I'm stressed out.

I agree with plix, mention it to Kimmel at the follow-up. And I agree with Paolo, too! (Of course, I'd be truly foolhardy to disagree with Evil Overlord , I mean, I do value my life!) I've had similar sensations when I've been stressed out, Randy. It was really bad once and I went straight to my doctor's office. There was nothing seriously wrong. Still, for your own peace of mind, ask Kimmel or your own doctor when you get home.

For weeks afterward I had these sensations and discovered that due to the lack of testosterone, my breasts were changing. Estrogen was increasing and more or less starting breast growth, that's the fluttering sensation. Your breasts are developing and depending on your genes, you may develop small boobs or big. This is true, no joke. If you don't want breasts you should start HRT immediately. Once you've developed, they are here to stay.

Hash (imported) wrote: Thu May 08, 2008 12:29 pm For weeks afterward I had these sensations and discovered that due to the lack of testosterone, my breasts were changing. Estrogen was increasing and more or less starting breast growth, that's the fluttering sensation. Your breasts are developing and depending on your genes, you may develop small boobs or big. This is true, no joke. If you don't want breasts you should start HRT immediately. Once you've developed, they are here to stay.

It is highly doubtful that this is what Randy is experiencing, especially with such rapidity after a surgery. Very unlikely. Most probably just stress reactions. The testosterone will take a bit to clear your body before estrogen becomes prominent and concerns about breast development come to the fore.

kristoff wrote: Thu May 08, 2008 2:21 pm It is highly doubtful that this is what Randy is experiencing, especially with such rapidity after a surgery. Very unlikely. Most probably just stress reactions. The testosterone will take a bit to clear your body before estrogen becomes prominent and concerns about breast development come to the fore.

about how long will it be until the T levels are that of a eunuch? how long will it take until side effects begin? i know its different in everyone but give me something here.

randy (imported) wrote: Thu May 08, 2008 2:35 pm about how long will it be until the T levels are that of a eunuch?

It declines over a few days to a few weeks. Most reports say largely clear in 3-4 weeks.

When that massive infection I had shut mine down, it took about 4 weeks, maybe it was 3 - I recall it was close to a month for me to notice that things were "going wrong." Likewise, it took about the same time for HRT to hit me, and equal time to GO AWAY when I stopped.

I get that fluttering sensation too but I'm on estrogen as well as testosterone blockers. I get them around my breasts, hips and butt usually but sometimes in my upper arms, back and legs. I just figured it was my body changing from male to female such as breast development and change in muscle mass etc.