Hi Folks, 14 February 2019
One item I think needs attention and has been overlooked by everyone, including me, is the skill of the surgeon you choose to do your orchiectomy. Before I made my decision on who was going to do mine, I did a lot of research into this subject. I have had so many surgeries I cannot keep track of them. None have been from illness, just "Damage Control" for injuries that occurred due to some of my stupid "Human Tricks," like skiing sloops I had no business looking at, let alone skiing. Hot Dogging it with a chainsaw; does a wonderful job of making normal body parts indistinguishable from ground meat.
All these "repairs" required surgery of some sort. Some are impossible to detect and others are quite noticeable. What I am getting at is the skill of the surgeon you choose; I chose the surgeon that did my orchie based upon my research into the three main types of orchiectomy performed; my findings indicated that Inguinal was the best method for the outcome I wanted. I asked around and got several referrals to the surgeon I eventually chose. He and the other surgeons in his practice, only perform the inguinal orchiectomy, and they do a lot of them.
I have a urologist I see on a regular basis who does a lot of various urological procedures. I would not want him doing my Orchiectomy because that's not something he does a lot of. Another thing I failed to mention was my surgeon used only dissolvable sutures with none being visible. After the incisions were sutured internally, a small strip of tape was placed over the incisions allowing them to heal without scabbing over, a major source of scaring.
At some point I will have bottom surgery, which will take place after I relocate to Phoenix. I've heard a lot of good things about Dr. Ley so I will schedule an appointment with her. If I feel comfortable with her doing my surgery she'll get to work her magic in making me more anatomically feminine. I know I will need FFS if I'm ever going to pass. Right now my face looks like the south end of a northbound mule heading for the glue factory.
Best to do your homework and choose a doctor that will meet your expectations. The orchiectomy is a one shot deal, no "Do-Overs" with this procedure; choose wisely.
Best Always, Love
Christine