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Hydrocele Surgery - My Experience - It's OK

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hars49458
hars49458

I had a big hydrocele on my right testicle - surgery 2 weeks ago.

Advice: Get a good urolgoist and seek a second opinion. My first guy said not to do it, second guy recommended it but said it was up to me totally. Ask loads of questions about any concenrs you may have.

I was really concerned before the operation. However the recovery was a lot better than I expected - I was able to walk normal 3 days after operation - slight discomfort for 2-3 days - feet up and loads of ice - no pain killers.

The testicle is still swollen although not as bad as I expected and the scar is healing well.

I wanted the operation for my peace of mind - it was uncomfotable and also maybe impacted fertility.

Good doctor - straight forward op - quick recovery - will be scar tissue left over and bit of swelling for a while - bruising not too bad.

The thought of anybody cutting open my balls was so unappealing . However, I am happy I went ahead with the op

The doc told  me they got over a litre of fluid. I couldn't believe it!

Best of luck!

Any questions shout

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  • robert33748
    robert33748 hars49458

    Posted

    Hi how big was it? Mine is big as an egg on my right and already feel very uncomfortable.
    • hars49458
      hars49458 robert33748

      Posted

      Was almost the size of a lemon / tennis ball at times Glad I got it done.

      Was easier than I expected. I wouldn't go near it myself with aspiration. Best of luck.

    • robert33748
      robert33748 hars49458

      Posted

      Thanks! I have spoken 2 Docs. Both said, aspiration does not help and it has very high risk of inflammination. Need a proper surgery to get it done. Hope it wont be far.
    • hars49458
      hars49458 robert33748

      Posted

      Best of luck wih it. It's as bad as you think - actually a lot easier than I expected post op.
  • ahmed57
    ahmed57 hars49458

    Posted

    Hello what the doctor said about Impact of hydrocele On fertility
    • hars49458
      hars49458 ahmed57

      Posted

      Docs said no form evidence that they impact fertility. However, they do increase scrotal temperature so that's not good. I don't think there are really too many studies done on impact of hydrocels on fertility so they may have a negative impact on some people.

      Go for operation if your gut is telling you to do it.

  • Guest
    Guest hars49458

    Posted

    Does any percentage of swelling remain permanent?Thank You.
    • Pats8
      Pats8 Guest

      Posted

      Will always be a bit bigger, not too sure how much swelling will remain. However going down steadily. 
    • Guest
      Guest Pats8

      Posted

      Ohh...will it be bigger for throughout the life?oh my God! I can't believe... Anyway, thanks brother!
    • hars49458
      hars49458 Guest

      Posted

      Ya, will stay a bit bigger - however a lot better than before. Cnd best of luck
    • Guest
      Guest hars49458

      Posted

      Can that swelling be seen through clothes bro?I mean will it spoil our appearance?Imagine if we are wearing some track pants or jogging pants...will it be visible through these pants?Thanks.
    • hars49458
      hars49458 Guest

      Posted

      I don't notice it now. Maybe if you wore rea;;y tight pants you may notice something in the short term after op.

      Overall, a lot better than before op and this is only 3 weeks after op. Hopefully as time progresses will even get smaller. Best of luck

    • chris93285
      chris93285 hars49458

      Posted

      Could take 6-12m for swelling to go - if translucable (fluid you can shine a light through = probable hydrocele) swelling persists after that and bothers you again possibly try a different surgeon next time!
  • cahn2126
    cahn2126 hars49458

    Posted

    When the first doctor said not to get teh surgery done, did he say if the hydrocele could possibly go away on its own? I've had mine for a couple of months now and the first Urologist suggested surgery. The ultrasound doesn't show any signs of infection.

    • hars49458
      hars49458 cahn2126

      Posted

      Hi,

      No he said the hydrocele was there to stay. 10 weeks post op - it is a lot smaller now. However there is some scar tissue so still some swelling but a lot better than before. Overall, if a good surgeon it should be straight forward.

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