Orchiectomy

Donna · April 11, 2018, 07:42:29 PM

One more week and I see the urologist to schedule an orchi. Then I can get some relief from the three balls fighting for space. My cyst on the right side is as big as my thumb now and always getting tangled in the cord. Hope my wait is not too long

Charlie Nicki · April 12, 2018, 01:33:45 AM

Quote from: Donna on April 11, 2018, 07:42:29 PM
One more week and I see the urologist to schedule an orchi. Then I can get some relief from the three balls fighting for space. My cyst on the right side is as big as my thumb now and always getting tangled in the cord. Hope my wait is not too long

Congrats! You'll be there soon.

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justine77 · April 12, 2018, 03:44:12 AM

Hi Charlie Nicki, I think it may be early days yet. I had all sorts of strange sensations down there to start with. It wasn't until about 2 weeks down the line that the empty scrotum went completely flat. Unfortunately there wasn't any notable shrinkage over the following 2 years and I've got the same dangly flap of skin down there as before. Since I don't like the way it looks and am not going down the SRS route I'm having the empty scrotum completely removed in a few weeks time. Justine x

Chris8080 · April 12, 2018, 07:09:46 AM

Quote from: Charlie Nicki on April 11, 2018, 01:45:14 PM
Devlyn did you feel like there was something hard in there the first few days? I'm 6 days post op and I was in the shower and touched there and it feels like there is 2 hard things in there. I'm trying to stay positive and think that it must be scar tissue or something else that feels hard but I'm brain is freaking out thinking she might have placed 2 testicular implants... I mean that would be ridiculous especially because she knows I'm trans and I wanted the flatness but now I'm scared that that's what happened I got my appointment with her tomorrow and I'm scared to know the answer.

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Charlie, they tie the ends of the cords into a knot, that's most likely what your feeling. In a few months time the cords should shrink up inside you. Seems I wasn't quite that lucky though. They left the right side much longer than the left, the left side is now gone at almost 7 months but the right side is still there.

Scrotum has shrank but I had so much to begin with it's still fairly substantial.

Chris8080 · April 12, 2018, 07:14:36 AM

Quote from: justine77 on April 12, 2018, 03:44:12 AM
Hi Charlie Nicki, I think it may be early days yet. I had all sorts of strange sensations down there to start with. It wasn't until about 2 weeks down the line that the empty scrotum went completely flat. Unfortunately there wasn't any notable shrinkage over the following 2 years and I've got the same dangly flap of skin down there as before. Since I don't like the way it looks and am not going down the SRS route I'm having the empty scrotum completely removed in a few weeks time. Justine x

I would be most interested in your reporting how the scrotum removal goes for you. I've recently been considering the same thing but haven't yet looked into it.

Devlyn · April 12, 2018, 07:39:36 AM

Quote from: Charlie Nicki on April 11, 2018, 01:45:14 PM
Devlyn did you feel like there was something hard in there the first few days? I'm 6 days post op and I was in the shower and touched there and it feels like there is 2 hard things in there. I'm trying to stay positive and think that it must be scar tissue or something else that feels hard but I'm brain is freaking out thinking she might have placed 2 testicular implants... I mean that would be ridiculous especially because she knows I'm trans and I wanted the flatness but now I'm scared that that's what happened I got my appointment with her tomorrow and I'm scared to know the answer.

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As Chris said, youre feeling the knots. I thought I was going to be stuck with them, but after a couple months they are barely noticeable. We're really seeing the YMMV come into play here. It's great that we're sharing our experiences.

Hugs, Devlyn

Charlie Nicki · April 12, 2018, 12:53:23 PM

Thanks girls. I thought I would share my update, I had the appointment with my urologist a couple of hours ago, and she told me that what I'm feeling is a bit of phybrosis which is basically scarred tissue forming and closing the ducts. She told me this is normal and will mostly disappear within 6 months. She also massaged the area a bit to prevent it from growing.

I'm glad my fears were absolutely irrational and made up in my mind lol.

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SforaNymph · April 12, 2018, 04:37:27 PM

I have my 4 week post op next Thursday, which I am excited for. I also get my blood test done tomorrow by my regular doctor to see where my hormones are at. I am hoping to stop spiro here in a week or so, once my blood test come back. Also I got a consultation for nose surgery for this year, which I am excited to get done ASAP.

Sfora

justine77 · April 12, 2018, 06:48:38 PM

Hi Chris8080, I'll let you know how it goes. Hi, Charlie Nicki, I'm sure you'll be fine, relax and give it time, Best Wishes, Justine xx

amydane · April 12, 2018, 10:23:38 PM

Quote from: Charlie Nicki on April 12, 2018, 12:53:23 PM
Thanks girls. I thought I would share my update, I had the appointment with my urologist a couple of hours ago, and she told me that what I'm feeling is a bit of phybrosis which is basically scarred tissue forming and closing the ducts. She told me this is normal and will mostly disappear within 6 months. She also massaged the area a bit to prevent it from growing.

I'm glad my fears were absolutely irrational and made up in my mind lol.

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I'm starting the beginning stages of planning for an orchiectomy. Do you mind sharing who did your surgery?

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SonadoraXVX · April 12, 2018, 11:40:13 PM

I so want to do the orchidectomy so bad, but I feel shrinkage of the scrotum tissue will limit amount of scrotal skin for a vaginoplasty. Any thoughts?

Charlie Nicki · April 13, 2018, 12:08:35 AM

Quote from: amydane on April 12, 2018, 10:23:38 PM
I'm starting the beginning stages of planning for an orchiectomy. Do you mind sharing who did your surgery?

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I live in Colombia, it was paid by my insurance and it's not a well known doctor. If you still want her details I can send them via PM.

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Charlie Nicki · April 13, 2018, 12:08:56 AM

Quote from: SonadoraXVX on April 12, 2018, 11:40:13 PM
I so want to do the orchidectomy so bad, but I feel shrinkage of the scrotum tissue will limit amount of scrotal skin for a vaginoplasty. Any thoughts?

I've heard that's not an issue.

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Devlyn · April 13, 2018, 05:59:33 AM

Quote from: SonadoraXVX on April 12, 2018, 11:40:13 PM
I so want to do the orchidectomy so bad, but I feel shrinkage of the scrotum tissue will limit amount of scrotal skin for a vaginoplasty. Any thoughts?

My surgeon said if I came back for vaginoplasty the previous orchi would simply shave ten minutes off the surgery time. He stressed the elasticity of the tissue involved. I think the change in the medical system from big wide scars to little thin ones is the difference.

Bottom line, ask the surgeon to be sure.

Hugs, Devlyn

justine77 · April 24, 2018, 06:26:51 AM

Hi Chris8080, I had the empty scrotum removed yesterday. I'm sitting on my bed with my knees up and my legs apart trying not fidget around. It's not painful but feels quite sore and looks bruised. After the stitches come out there will be a vertical scar from the base of the penis to the perineum. This should fade fairly soon leaving a smooth appearance. I'm hoping it will look there was never anything there. I'll let you know how it goes, I'm glad to be rid of it.
Justine x

Donna · April 24, 2018, 06:46:19 AM

Well went in for my injection the other day and talked to the doc about the orchi. Got absolutely no push back. I go back and see him July 23 to get the second shot and schedule the removal. The injection has me heading to castrates T levels and I'll get that out of my system now which should help with my progress. Dropped The dutatriside yesterday as don't need it any more now. Removal should be done in August I'm hoping.
Going to talk with him about removing some of the excess skin during the procedure.

Chris8080 · April 25, 2018, 06:11:48 AM

Quote from: justine77 on April 24, 2018, 06:26:51 AM
Hi Chris8080, I had the empty scrotum removed yesterday. I'm sitting on my bed with my knees up and my legs apart trying not fidget around. It's not painful but feels quite sore and looks bruised. After the stitches come out there will be a vertical scar from the base of the penis to the perineum. This should fade fairly soon leaving a smooth appearance. I'm hoping it will look there was never anything there. I'll let you know how it goes, I'm glad to be rid of it. Justine x

Good for you. You wouldn't believe how good that sounds to me, I'm green with envy. Do have any idea what the cost was? I've no idea if my insurance would cover it though they did the orchi. Updates please on your recovery

justine77 · April 25, 2018, 12:05:58 PM

Hi Chris8080, I had it done privately by a doctor from Stockholm (I'm of Swedish descent) who comes over to LA periodically. I waited several months for him as I preferred someone I knew personally. It cost $1500 but I've no idea what the going rate is, I suspect a lot more. I'm walking about today albeit a bit gingerly. I'll let you know things progress.
Justine x

AnneK · April 25, 2018, 12:34:30 PM

Quote from: Devlyn Marie on April 13, 2018, 05:59:33 AM
My surgeon said if I came back for vaginoplasty the previous orchi would simply shave ten minutes off the surgery time.

Will you get a discount for the time he saves?

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