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Title: Anyone ever had a bilateral orchiectomy?
Post by: Caisie Breen on December 27, 2011, 12:55:06 PM
Post by: Caisie Breen on December 27, 2011, 12:55:06 PM
Hi girls,
I made my announcement to the world almost a year ago. I have been so happy living my true life, not having to hide anything from anyone. The only thing left is my I.D.
I am scheduled to have my bilateral orchiectomy in 9 days and I was wondering what advice I might find from those who have already had it performed. The doctor doing the surgery will be using a local for pain and I will be in and out in 2 hours.
Specifically, will I be comfortable enough to walk around after 3 days. My lovely Brenda has an important event that I really want to go to just 3 days after my surgery? ^-^
I made my announcement to the world almost a year ago. I have been so happy living my true life, not having to hide anything from anyone. The only thing left is my I.D.
I am scheduled to have my bilateral orchiectomy in 9 days and I was wondering what advice I might find from those who have already had it performed. The doctor doing the surgery will be using a local for pain and I will be in and out in 2 hours.
Specifically, will I be comfortable enough to walk around after 3 days. My lovely Brenda has an important event that I really want to go to just 3 days after my surgery? ^-^
Title: Re: Anyone ever had a bilateral orchiectomy?
Post by: HelenW on December 27, 2011, 02:03:41 PM
Post by: HelenW on December 27, 2011, 02:03:41 PM
My BO, in December 2007, involved incisions in the lower groin area, under a general anesthetic. I chose this more radical surgery to avoid scrotal scar tissue in the belief that GRS, should it ever miraculously become a real option, would proceed more easily.
That said, I was on hydrocodone pain killers for the first 3 days and then moved to ibuprofen. Since you'll be getting a simple orchiectomy the recovery period should be a lot shorter than mine. You'll feel as if you got kicked down there for a few days but the discomfort will decrease steadily, as long as there are no complications. Good luck with your surgery!
hugs & smiles
Emelye
That said, I was on hydrocodone pain killers for the first 3 days and then moved to ibuprofen. Since you'll be getting a simple orchiectomy the recovery period should be a lot shorter than mine. You'll feel as if you got kicked down there for a few days but the discomfort will decrease steadily, as long as there are no complications. Good luck with your surgery!
hugs & smiles
Emelye
Title: Re: Anyone ever had a bilateral orchiectomy?
Post by: Caisie Breen on December 28, 2011, 02:14:18 PM
Post by: Caisie Breen on December 28, 2011, 02:14:18 PM
:)Thanks Emelye