My Kimmel Experience
Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 12:13 pm
I have been lurking for a few months, but now feel it is time to share
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Last week, May 1st to be exact, I had a bilateral orchiectomy performed by Dr. Kimmel. There really arent enough kind words to describe the good doctor. I have to admit at first I was a little taken back by his age, but after talking with him for a few minutes, I realized he was pretty sharp. Asking his age was something I wanted to do, but I thought it would have been rude. I would guess he is in his late 70s.
He gave me a detailed lecture about the functions testicles perform and wanted to make sure I knew it was forever. Then he took a brief medical history and got me to sign a consent form. He quickly changed clothes and got started. People have said that the injections of lidocaine are very painful, but I really did not think they were bad at all. Actually the shot of antibiotics hurt worse.
Once everything was numb he began cutting. After only about 45 minutes the final stitches were being put in place. He asked if I wanted to see the testicles, but I told him that I had a weak stomach and would rather not. They were left on a cart, and I caught a glimpse of them anyway. It really didnt make me sick to my stomach. I was shocked at the size of them. I never really thought mine were that big.
After he got cleaned up and I got dressed, he went over some detailed post op instructions. I was to stay off my feet and keep them elevated. Also, he told me to keep ice applied for 48 hours. Lying in a hotel room for three days is really no fun. I believe it did pay off though. I really had no pain to speak of, and no swelling that I could tell.
Three days after surgery I had a follow-up with Dr. Kimmel. He was very pleased with the results, and told me that I was an excellent patient. Then he released me and told me to take it slow driving home. In all I was very pleased with my experience.
It is now ten days post castration and I had still had no pain or swelling. I am still getting a tiny amount of drainage. I had been chemically castrated for several months prior to surgery, and so far I feel no different. Im wondering if anything will change in the next few weeks.
Last week, May 1st to be exact, I had a bilateral orchiectomy performed by Dr. Kimmel. There really arent enough kind words to describe the good doctor. I have to admit at first I was a little taken back by his age, but after talking with him for a few minutes, I realized he was pretty sharp. Asking his age was something I wanted to do, but I thought it would have been rude. I would guess he is in his late 70s.
He gave me a detailed lecture about the functions testicles perform and wanted to make sure I knew it was forever. Then he took a brief medical history and got me to sign a consent form. He quickly changed clothes and got started. People have said that the injections of lidocaine are very painful, but I really did not think they were bad at all. Actually the shot of antibiotics hurt worse.
Once everything was numb he began cutting. After only about 45 minutes the final stitches were being put in place. He asked if I wanted to see the testicles, but I told him that I had a weak stomach and would rather not. They were left on a cart, and I caught a glimpse of them anyway. It really didnt make me sick to my stomach. I was shocked at the size of them. I never really thought mine were that big.
After he got cleaned up and I got dressed, he went over some detailed post op instructions. I was to stay off my feet and keep them elevated. Also, he told me to keep ice applied for 48 hours. Lying in a hotel room for three days is really no fun. I believe it did pay off though. I really had no pain to speak of, and no swelling that I could tell.
Three days after surgery I had a follow-up with Dr. Kimmel. He was very pleased with the results, and told me that I was an excellent patient. Then he released me and told me to take it slow driving home. In all I was very pleased with my experience.
It is now ten days post castration and I had still had no pain or swelling. I am still getting a tiny amount of drainage. I had been chemically castrated for several months prior to surgery, and so far I feel no different. Im wondering if anything will change in the next few weeks.