my quest for answers on surgical castration

[sag111 (imported)]

Well this past week i had a chance to see my doctor and get some answers about surgery .He again surprised me when he told me that he to thought this would probley be best for me.My next step will be to see the urologest and see if he will be as helpfull as my doctor .now i know this is not a done deal but at least things are moving for me and my doctor is on my side.

[Christina (imported)]

Well done Sag.

It seems you have a few options open to you now. I'm glad you have a doctor willing to listen to you, it's a rare find these days. Keep us posted on you progress.

[Sac_mec (imported)]

Sag, One thought has occured to me which you might discuss with the Urologist. Before I mention it, please remember that in 99.97% of cases or more (!) a Urologist will have the thought processes and ideas on how to improve virility and overcome "problems". So to begin with you have to make sure that his/her mind is tuned into your needs and not his/her habitual programming. You are seeking surgery and not trying to avoid it at all costs, so make that very clear - your supporting notes should make them aware of your decision. Like you I have been a Chemical Eunuch a long time now and I would ask the Urologist, when the atmosphere is friendly, "Is it easier to cut my chords or is it more difficult?" It is a sensible question when you have been on medication for a while I think You want to seek re-assurance on this point.

(Maybe someone can answer that question here?). Quite possibly they might ask you to stop with medication for a short period before surgery, but this might just be a bit of folklore I picked up somewhere.

Maybe the procedure will be much simpler because there has been so much reduction in the size of those chords already? Good luck with your appointment, don't be rushed and I'm pleased to see you are approaching it with confidence. Take good care Sag

[jemagirl (imported)]

Sag,

I do hope you are able to get the surgery. You are a very intelligent and thoughtful person. As you have considered this option for some time I see no reason you should be denied the surgery.

My father was a Doctor and growing up with him I had the opportunity to meet a lot of medical people. I learned that some times for all the things Doctors know they forget we are people as well as patients. You have a good Doctor and I hope the Urologist is as wise. Your confidence in your self is one of the most perswasives arguments your Urologist will hear or see. I have no doubt that what ever happens he will be changed by the experience of meeting you, just as we all have been.

Be Well

Jema

PS: I just found out my browser has spell check. It didnt get every thing though. "perswasives"? Oh well

[surf_toad (imported)]

Good luck to you, old friend. i hope things come off without a hitch. i will be down soon to wish you well in person or at least try to.

[sag111 (imported)]

I got my appointment with the urologest today so i will take your sugestions with me thanks for all the good wishes and advice.I will know more after the 23 of April and will keep you informed i have to say i am surprised i got this far but as i say if you never ask you will never know the answer eather thankes again my friends.

[luvpain (imported)]

Sag,

It sounds like you have managed to find a bunch of understanding Doctors. I did inform my GP about being on Androcur and he did not support my dcission but at least did preform tests to make sure my liver was in OK condition and I was also able to get a Testosterone level test.

Now as for the shrink and urologist I had while in the hospital, neither of them wanted to listen to me and both created more problems by ignoring my concerns. I have since seen 1 other shrink and a counselor that I goto twice a week and so far I have been presistant with wanting it, and have also talked about my interests in body modifications. Nobody wants to listen and respect my wish.

I truely hope you experience is a lot better then mine.

[luvpain (imported)]

Yeah, I need to start looking around for another counselor and such. But again that is a pain in the ass to do at times.

[sag111 (imported)]

As i said i will keep you informed on my progress and i had my apt with the urologest today.Well it was a good talk and i didnt get a yes or no but i did feel that he would do it but he needs to talk to my doctor first and my doctor is all for my castration so thats good news to me.And we did discuss the diffrent ways of doing it and i told him witch one i wanted so i hope to know more next week but i feel i am making progress.I do want to thank all who have given me good advice it sure came in handy thanks.