Quote from: NatalieRene on November 26, 2018, 04:28:26 PM
One thing to keep in mind is if you have the orchi you will physically have less material to use for the GRS procedure. The skin is used in the procedure and if it is gone there is less to work with.
Hi Natalie, 28 November 2018
Everyone reacts to HRT, Orchie, and all the related treatments/procedures in their own way. When I started my transition 08 March of this year, having an orchiectomy was right at the top of my list. I had lived with the ravages of testosterone for 77 years and hated it once I figured out it was at the root source of many personal problems. Before I did anything I read Devlyn's Orchie thread and realized that was exactly what I wanted to do, with some modification.
I went on HRT sans spiro / no AA's 27 March 2018. On Friday 13 April 2018 I had a Bilateral, radical, inguinal Orchiectomy. Now, this sounds more complex and difficult than a simple. Nothing could be further from the truth. The scrotum was not cut, two small incisions, one over each side of the inguinal canals about 1.5 inches long. The testacies were pushed up through the canal and out through the incision. Once out the spermatic cords were clamped and tied off before being completely severed. At that moment testosterone production ceased with the exception of what the adrenal gland produces in both male and female bodies.
The two incisions were closed with multiple layers being sutured with dissolvable stiches. This procedure was done in about 30 minute under a modified general anesthesia (Propofol only with no sedation and no intubation, I was breathing on my own). When I awoke I was fully conscious within minutes. I had zero pain, only minor discomfort for the first two days, which a total of 6 Tylenol took care of. I had a minor amount of bruising (hematoma) of the scrotum and a small amount on the penis. I was back doing heavy work after a week and a half. The bruising disappeared quickly and the incisions healed in less than a week. Now they are almost invisible.
There was zero loss of tissue with the exception of the testis themselves. Yes, the scrotum has thankfully shrunk to a minor/tiny pouch that is barely noticeable. The penis has remained much the same as it was with the exception that erections have not occurred since the night before the orchi when I treated Wilbur to a final hurrah.
I am completely happy with my decision to have the orchi. The last hormone check I had my "T" was <3, not measurable, my PSA was .9 from a high of 4.9 prior to the orchi. I'm 78 and have had a long history of BPH (enlarged Prostate), which made peeing difficult and at times almost impossible. Wilbur now functions as a drain pipe for the bladder and a fine job it does at that.
Where do I go from here; I am seriously considering SRS though I do not know whether full depth vagina or the cosmetic. The latter requires much less maintenance and I have no intention of having a relationship with a male so the latter is probably the choice I'll make; at this point in my life there are many other things in life besides sexual intercourse with the opposite sex. Been there and done that; highly over rated in my humble opinion.
I have photos of the surgery which I would be willing to share if it were allowed; it's not so you will have to use your imagination. There is nothing sexual about them, they just show the testicles being removed and what they look like once they are outside the body.
My main thread has a bit of recent info on a medical glitch in my transition. You can read about it here:
Transgender talk / Re: Christine's Adventures on the "Transition Highway"
Read my most recent posts on this latest negative development in my transition. I think it's worth a read to make one aware of a possible dangerous condition, DVT. It just might save someone from serious consequences should they ignore the symptoms.
Sorry I took so much space here on this thread; I wish only the best for everyone here at Susan's Place.
Best Always, Love
Chris
