Surgery number 3? Really?

Posted by peterj116 @peterj116, Jun 19 4:26am

I'm just getting over the AUS surgery, but still have pain, mainly near the left testicle.
The pump was installed on the right because of issues on the left. I have testicular varicocele (essentially feels like a bag of worms) on the left side of the scrotum. Had it for 20 years & never bothered me.
I showed the surgeon the ultrasound of this before surgery. He didn't seem too bothered.

But if I'm still in pain when I go back in 4 weeks to get the pump activated, I'll ask him to have a look.
Has anyone had any experience with this?
Dr Google says.... more surgery.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/24234-varicocelectomy
Nooooooooo

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heavyphil | @heavyphil | Jun 20 9:00am

Peter, haven’t had surgery but have had varicocele for like 40 yrs. It does act up every now and then with brief pain but it goes away quickly.
If I am not mistaken they can sclerose the venous jumble with an injection similar to varicose veins in the leg…. check into it
Phil

peterj116 | @peterj116 | Jun 20 2:19pm

In reply to @heavyphil "Peter, haven’t had surgery but have had varicocele for like 40 yrs. It does act up..." + (show)

Thanks, Phil. An injection doesn't sound so bad.

heavyphil | @heavyphil | Jun 20 3:55pm

In reply to @peterj116 "Thanks, Phil. An injection doesn't sound so bad." + (show)

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/varicocele/symptoms-causes/syc-20378771
Scroll down past the nasty surgical stuff!

peterj116 | @peterj116 | Jun 20 4:00pm

In reply to @heavyphil "https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/varicocele/symptoms-causes/syc-20378771 Scroll down past the nasty surgical stuff!" + (show)

That's explained very well. Thanks for that.

peterj116 | @peterj116 | Jun 26 4:01pm

In reply to @heavyphil "Peter, haven’t had surgery but have had varicocele for like 40 yrs. It does act up..." + (show)

Just a follow-up question, please.

Given the testicular varicocele & associated discomfort, did it take anyone longer than the expected 2 weeks to recover from AUS surgery?
I'm still in pain 3 weeks on & now wondering if the veins were shoved around a bit during surgery & that's why I'm experiencing pain for longer than "normal".

heavyphil | @heavyphil | Jun 26 5:26pm

In reply to @peterj116 "Just a follow-up question, please. Given the testicular varicocele & associated discomfort, did it take anyone..." + (show)

If you notice that your testicle (s) is enlarged more than normal, that’s a question for your surgeon.
As you say, things do get rearranged a bit in surgery but if it’s a blood flow issue that should be looked into IMO.
Phil

peterj116 | @peterj116 | Jun 26 5:56pm

In reply to @heavyphil "If you notice that your testicle (s) is enlarged more than normal, that’s a question for..." + (show)

Thankyou. I'm seeing him Tuesday - initially at my request, just to check that the incisions are healing & check the reason for the pain.
But he's moved my activation date forward from the 15th to next week. Hopefully I'll be out of pain by then.

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