How I made my decision to be castrated

[Hash (imported)]

Again I've been thinking things through the last few days, and few days is an overstatment. I had put off getting my last remaining testicle removed for at least two, maybe even three years. I saw several urologists, endocrinologists, regular physicians, etc. during these years due to pain in this abused testicle. Not one ever suggested I get it removed, not one. So I just learned to endure it until last Sunday night. Something clicked in my head and I said to myself, "What are you waiting for?" It might have been some posts that I read about Dr. Kimmel that prompted the question, but I answered it by saying, "It's time to go see Dr. Kimmel again." Monday morning I called his office at 9:30, Mary took my message and said she'd have the doctor call me. Dr. Kimmel is usually in surgery Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, so I knew it would be a long time before he got back to me. At 4pm he still had not called so I called him and he answered. I reminded him about who I was (hadn't seen him in almost two years that's another story) and he said, "What can I do for you." I told him that I needed to get my right testicle removed and he said, "I just had a cancellation, it was for Wednesday at 11:30, is that to soon for you?" I said, "No, that would be great!" And he penned me in and told me what to bring. So from a prompt in my mind on Sunday night, I was set to be castrated on Wednesday. Talk about sweet timing, it was faster then I could ever imagine. But Tuesday was extremely difficult, I couldn't concentrate at work, and I didn't sleep much Tuesday night. I was up at 3:15am, pacing, but actually I could never have imagined getting in to see him so quickly. It was truly amazing. Hash

[EricaAnn (imported)]

Hash,

Based on the date of your posting, does this mean that you went in this past Wednesday, March 22nd? If so, congratulations! I myself was in to see the good Dr. to have both of mine taken care of this past Friday, March 24th.

It's a great feeling, isn't it?!

Best of luck on a speedy recovery!

[Hash (imported)]

Yes it was last Wednesday, March 22nd. Thanks for the congrats and let me also congradulate you! It is a great feeling. Was there anyone else there waiting for an orchi? My appointment was at 11:30, but there was a young guy before me who had both of his removed. That means that Kimmel removed at least five testicles. Wonder if he did more? Hash

[EricaAnn (imported)]

Hash,

No, there was no one else in the waiting area while I was getting done, but then again my appointment was at 9:30 AM.

I don't know if the doctor was doing anybody else that day, but he left the lid up on the medical waste can when he left the room and I did take just a quick peak in it as I was getting redressed after the procedure and there where quite a few testicles in the can, mine included.

Looks like the doctor had a busy couple of days! LOL!

Take good care of yourself and I hope your recovery is going as well as mine.

[tugon (imported)]

I am happy for you both and wish you both the best. I can share your joy as my castration was the best choice I have made in my life.

EricaAnn it does sound like the good doctor had been busy. I share peoples' concerns that when he retires the community will need someone to take his place.

[Hash (imported)]

EricaAnn, could you share some of your thoughts about your experience with Dr. Kimmel and what your feeling now. I want to know your assessment of things and how you finally made up your mind to finally "do it." Or am I being too nosy? Hash