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Let me see if I can reply to this without breaking any posting rules. I have had an orchiectomy, almost two years ago. Please understand that I would never recommend it to anyone else. That has to be a personal decision reached after much thought and careful evaluation of potential outcomes.
Now, having said that, let me say that for me it was absolutely the right decision. I have had no regrets and in fact can think of no greater horror than to be saddled with those pesky organs again.
But, I was very certain that would be the case when I had the surgery. Once, in a fit of trying to deny any gender issue at all, I decided to embark on a weight-lifting regimen, complete with "supplements" to "enhance" my testosterone. After a week and a half on the supplement, I wanted to kill myself. Now, what I mean by that is that this went beyond depression to an almost manic fixation on suicide.
That was actually my breakthrough point. Up until that moment, my gender issues were abstract, causing me intense pain--but not having any physical basis. Once I understood that, I decided to transition.
But something funny happened. After the surgery, everything quieted down. My head quit buzzing (thats the only way I can describe it), and the overwhelming need to transition kind of melted away. So now I consider myself an androgyne. It fits me best.
Physically, I have lost a fair amount of muscle mass. I have put on fat in more feminine places. My skin is thinner. I feel more comfortable in my skin. I love to bike, and I have found that my stamina has taken a hit. Plumbing still works, but it takes more work (if you know what I mean).
Physicals are coming out ok-- so I try to watch my diet and lift weights to keep it that way.
Overall, my body is coming more inline to the way I want it, more androgynous, still beautiful.
I did keep my therapist apprised of my plans and what I expected, so I was accountable to her, and able to enunciate myself well enough that she didn't think I was crazy.
Just remember, it's a very subjective thing, and your results may vary. Be very sure.
