Orchiectomy surgery

[temp256]

In less than two weeks, I'll be taking a major step in my transition--an orchiectomy. I've been wanting it for years, but now I'm afraid. I know it's a rather simple and safe surgery (one of the oldest as well), and it will let me get off the nasty antiandrogens which are making me sick. Still, it's a big deal.

I don't know how I'll feel after it's done. My hormone levels will likely be in chaos for a few weeks, but what then? Will it be pretty much the same as now, only without the meds?

Yes, I spent plenty of time with a shrink in order to get approval, but frankly shrinks have always been worse than useless in my experience.

Any advice or experience would be appreciated.

 

[Stella_Omega]

Congratulations! I can completely understand how scary it is, but -- you are going to be so much happier. And healthier, from what you say.

 

[temp256]

Yes, I'm trans. I'm "only" having an orchiectomy because I'm simply not ready for anything more. I definitely want more, but I have yet to decide if full SRS is worth the risk for the limited results. I've been pushing for the orchiectomy partly because I've been very ill, and stopping the antiandrogens has a good chance of making me better.

My endocrinologist is one of the best in the area, is also trans, and my surgeon works closely with her, so they'll definitely know what's best.

One big concern is how I've been feeling emotionally lately--lonely. I'm not close to anyone at all, and barely even have friends. I suspect I'll feel much worse in the weeks after.

 

[bluesky496]

In less than two weeks, I'll be taking a major step in my transition--an orchiectomy. I've been wanting it for years, but now I'm afraid. I know it's a rather simple and safe surgery (one of the oldest as well), and it will let me get off the nasty antiandrogens which are making me sick. Still, it's a big deal.

I don't know how I'll feel after it's done. My hormone levels will likely be in chaos for a few weeks, but what then? Will it be pretty much the same as now, only without the meds?

Yes, I spent plenty of time with a shrink in order to get approval, but frankly shrinks have always been worse than useless in my experience.

Any advice or experience would be appreciated.

i have spoken to people on here who have had the same procedure and yes your hormone levels will be up and down and your emotions will jump a bit but with help you will enjoy your life and i wish you every happiness ,good luck, x

 

[temp256]

It hardly matters now anyway. My health insurance is refusing to pay, and the hospital wants over $8000 for one of the simplest and oldest of surgeries.

I'll see if the doctor can help fight the insurance, but I'm not very optimistic.

 

[temp256]

And now it looks like insurance decided to pay for it, for unknown reasons. I guess I'll get the surgery after all.

 

[Stella_Omega]

And now it looks like insurance decided to pay for it, for unknown reasons. I guess I'll get the surgery after all.

Fucking roller coaster, eh!

 

[temp256]

Surgery is tomorrow now. I'm scared...

 

[sinfulallure]

Surgery is tomorrow now. I'm scared...

best of luck , hope is is relatively pain free

 

[temp256]

It's done. Horrible, horrible pain. I had to stay overnight, which was unplanned. I barely slept, and pain meds barely work. Can't keep my eyes open. Maybe I'll be better later.

 

[versatile1]

I'm so sorry it was so painful. I hope you feel better soon.

 

[temp256]

I'm starting to feel better physically, though not emotionally. Loneliness has set in. I'm laying in bed all day with noting to do. I hate doing nothing, but I'm too weak to go anywhere. I'm going crazy all alone.