Hello, I've got my partners clearance, and am in the final stages of booking nullification through Dr Aguilar in the Mexico Transgender Centre. I'm already castrated with my scrotum removed, which perhaps makes things a bit easier, but can people advise what's the recommended period before a) gentle sightseeing in Guadalajara and b) getting on a plane back to the UK. My surgery will be on a Saturday, and I'm thinking of flying back the following Friday or Saturday. My partner is coming with me, and of course wants to do some sightseeing in the area - what are the chances I'd be able to join him on say the Tuesday or Wednesday? Nothing strenuous - just going to local restaurants and museums. I'm hoping that being already neutered makes the the healing a bit easier - as it's just the cock removal and re-route. FWIW, I healed very fast after my castration, I was cut on the Saturday, and I was stacking shelves in Tesco come the next Tuesday. Of course, I was 25, not 35 back then... Thanks in advance

manc-wannabe (imported) wrote: Thu Dec 22, 2022 7:12 am Hello, I've got my partners clearance, and am in the final stages of booking nullification through Dr Aguilar in the Mexico Transgender Centre. I'm already castrated with my scrotum removed, which perhaps makes things a bit easier, but can people advise what's the recommended period before a) gentle sightseeing in Guadalajara and b) getting on a plane back to the UK. My surgery will be on a Saturday, and I'm thinking of flying back the following Friday or Saturday. My partner is coming with me, and of course wants to do some sightseeing in the area - what are the chances I'd be able to join him on say the Tuesday or Wednesday? Nothing strenuous - just going to local restaurants and museums. I'm hoping that being already neutered makes the the healing a bit easier - as it's just the cock removal and re-route. FWIW, I healed very fast after my castration, I was cut on the Saturday, and I was stacking shelves in Tesco come the next Tuesday. Of course, I was 25, not 35 back then... Thanks in advance

I would refrain from walking.

It became possible for me in about half a month ...

I wish you a quick recovery, good health and good mood.

manc-wannabe (imported) wrote: Thu Dec 22, 2022 7:12 am Hello, I've got my partners clearance, and am in the final stages of booking nullification through Dr Aguilar in the Mexico Transgender Centre. I'm already castrated with my scrotum removed, which perhaps makes things a bit easier, but can people advise what's the recommended period before a) gentle sightseeing in Guadalajara and b) getting on a plane back to the UK. My surgery will be on a Saturday, and I'm thinking of flying back the following Friday or Saturday. My partner is coming with me, and of course wants to do some sightseeing in the area - what are the chances I'd be able to join him on say the Tuesday or Wednesday? Nothing strenuous - just going to local restaurants and museums. I'm hoping that being already neutered makes the the healing a bit easier - as it's just the cock removal and re-route. FWIW, I healed very fast after my castration, I was cut on the Saturday, and I was stacking shelves in Tesco come the next Tuesday. Of course, I was 25, not 35 back then... Thanks in advance

First, congrats on having an appointment to get your surgery!

Regarding going out and sightseeing after, your partner can go out and do some general sightseeing, but I'd recommend not joining in. Though I had my scrotum at the time of my penectomy, it was a much more difficult healing and pain level much higher than with my castration. That, and I'd think you'd not want to risk irritating the sutures so you get the best result when healed, and to avoid getting infected. You'll have a catheter in, attached to a bag. Those are no fun to walk around with.

I went out to have dinner one evening on about day 4 after surgery. Getting into a car was difficult, then I had to get back out was also difficult, then I had to walk into the restaurant. Sitting there was very painful.

As I mentioned to the last person who said they wished to be up and about in a day or two, I'd not tempt fate. You're asking for trouble getting that active, that soon after the surgery.

Thanks for the honest reply my main concern is my flight back on the following Saturday - 7 days post surgery. I’m going Guadalajara to Dallas, then Dallas-Heathrow. Then Uber home. Will be in premium economy thankfully. Is this too early or is this doable? I can only afford 9 nights hotel stay and 8 days of annual leave. Hoping this suffices. Thanks

Sorry manc, cock removal and re-route is going to take a few days to recover from. It may not sound as difficult because you're already been castrated, but it's no walk in the park. I just went through having the rest of my cock removed and testicle cords removed and it's going to take two or three days before you'll be feeling ready to walk. You'll be on some strong pain meds for the first two or three days which can make you feel loopy and you'll be wearing a catheter for approximately two weeks. Wearing a catheter is not fun. Everyone is different and some people can recover sooner than others, but don't push it, you don't want to pop any stitches. The reroute will get some getting used too, once you get the catheter removed, you might go to a urinal to pee, but you won't have a penis to pee with anymore.

NOTE: Psychologically some men have had some difficulty after getting a penectomy. As much as they want it removed, once it's completely gone, the shock of not having it or seeing it anymore, causes an adverse reaction, such as anxiety or numbness.. Not actual numbness down below, but an emotional numbness. If you have an adverse reaction, you need to reach out to your doctor and let him know.

manc-wannabe (imported) wrote: Thu Dec 22, 2022 2:09 pm Thanks for the honest reply my main concern is my flight back on the following Saturday - 7 days post surgery. I’m going Guadalajara to Dallas, then Dallas-Heathrow. Then Uber home. Will be in premium economy thankfully. Is this too early or is this doable? I can only afford 9 nights hotel stay and 8 days of annual leave. Hoping this suffices. Thanks

So long as you take it easy the rest of the trip, it is probably doable. I know that's a boring time when you're in someplace like Guadalajara, but your main concern should be recovering from your surgery without complications. If nothing else, ask the surgeon when you consult in person. The biggest thing is to listen to your body, and take care not to overdo it.

Penectomy is the most painful thing I've ever experienced, and I've broken bones. Again, we can't stop you from doing what you will, but I seriously advise against being too active in the first days after the surgery.

Thanks all for the responses, very useful. The clinic has today confirmed surgery will be Tijuana, which means a much easier direct flight to/from San Diego. The clinic thinks I should be okay to fly on

manc-wannabe (imported) wrote: Thu Dec 22, 2022 7:12 am the following Friday or Saturday,

albeit with a catheter in and probably walking very slowly. We’re going to fly out a couple of days early, see a few sights, then I’ll have my surgery on the Saturday and probably spend next 5 days in bed.

On a related note, does anyone have good hotel recommendations for San Diego / Tijuana area? Thanks.

manc-wannabe (imported) wrote: Fri Dec 23, 2022 6:37 am On a related note, does anyone have good hotel recommendations for San Diego / Tijuana area? Thanks.

I would recommend staying on the US side of the border. Most hotels in the US are acceptable, but if you go to a site like Hotels.com, I'd stick with anything 3+ stars if you can. This should include most standard hotel brands in the US, but once in a while a facility will slip under that threshold. After sticking with the 3+ stars, your next concern should be amenities close by, such as places to eat or a grocery where you can get items you can warm in a microwave (if your hotel room as one) and can be eaten and stored at room temperature. I believe in Southern California a few popular grocery chains are called Von's, Ralph's, and Food-4-Less. I'd also look for nearby drug stores (chemists). Popular in the US are CVS and Walgreen's.

On thing which is lousy here in the US is public transport. Keep in mind, you can Uber or Lyft to places, but if you rent/hire a car, you'll likely not be able to take it across the border.

Folks who live in the San Diego area would be of more help in identifying better neighborhoods and amenities than I could, but I've only ever found one 4-star hotel in a bad part of town in the US, and that was because it was near a major airport which was located in a sea port area.

I seem to remember Dr. Aguilar's staff arranges transport from the Mexican side of the border to his facility (perhaps additional fee?), but I'd check as things could change or I may be mistaken.

I live in San Diego, and when I asked Dr Aguilar’s office about it, they said they would want you to stay in Tijuana for 6 days while you have the catheter in. That way you are close by if you need to be looked at during that period. Dr Aguilar’s concierge service can book you 5 star accommodations for $100 night, and will handle all ground transpiration while you are there. If you return to San Diego for recovery, accommodations willl be significantly more expensive, and you will need to pay for the shuttle service each time you need to go back and forth.

When I had my scrotectomy done back last May, the concierge (Marla) was recommending Quartz Hotel and Spa if Inwanted to stay over (I opted to return home same day).

The concierge service Dr Aguilar uses is called Health and Wellness Bazaar, and they handle patient logistics for many doctors in Tijuana, as medical tourism is big business there.