Well girls, I told you that I would keep you updated about my procedure, so here I am.
My procedure was extremely difficult for the good doctor Nguyen (pronounced Win), and myself. Over the years, my testicles had retracted way up inside of me. To say that it was painful when they began pulling them out is an understatement. I now know what natural child birth without pain medication feels like.
The entire procedure was done with a local anesthesia and these meds didn't make it high enough to do much good when the "pulling down" started. As the procedure began, I was overwhelmed with huge hot flashes and had they not opened the door for some air, the pain would have caused me to pass out. If I had it to do over again, I would have preferred to be put under. This however was not a viable option for me as I have a heart condition, Angina, that would make a complete anesthesia a big gamble.
Be that as it may, the good Dr. Nguyen deserves an award. Listening to me cry with pain was incredibly hard on him and really shook him up. As painful as it was, I am Forever grateful to this man for not giving up. The procedure was so very important to me and I'm so very happy that it's over. I am indeed a new woman and will have new I.D on the 18th of this month reflecting this.
Now before I scare any of you still considering this procedure, please understand that I was an EXCEPTION to the rule by far. Indeed, had my testicles been in a normal and dropped postion, the pain would have been much less severe.
One of my biggest concerns at this point is that Dr. Nguyen may feel less comfortable performing these procedures in the future. He is such sensitive and caring person.
Anyway, I feel like I have an entire new lease on life and am so happy to be where I am now.
I'll be on some much needed and powerful meds for awhile. For those who are curious, I will continue to update the forum on my recovery:-)
