I had a hydrocelectomy performed two years ago, shortly after I had an infection that was treated with antibiotics. The size and comfort is MUCH better than before, but I've had a sensitive spot (bottom of testicle where 'cord' attaches) that hasnt really seemed to go away or get any better; When sitting or applying pressure is when the pain is there, but day to day activities it isn't too noticable. My overall experience with this procedure was 'okay'. What are your guys thoughts? Can anyone else relate? The pain is bearable, but does seem to get worse in colder weather, and I think I do have some scar tissue as it has grew in size, but again, minimal.
Hey Misolow...I had hyrocele surgery last July. My recovery time was great, and I had no post-surgery pain. Every now and then, I get a little "tingle" in the scrotum, but that's about it. However, my scrotum never went back down to it's original size...now it's about the size of an orange...and hard (see photo). But after having an ultrasound done last week, it was discovered that I have a hematocele, which is caused by blood leaking into the scrotum and forming a hard mass. I will have that surgery on May 8th, and I should be fine after that.
I mention this also for some of the men I read in the hydrocele forum about their scrotum taking "too long" to go down, also. They too, could have the hematocele and not know it.
My hydrocele was enlarging both in the left side of scrotum as well as moving up into the lower abdomen, so I had more internal scar tissue than is usual. I've noticed that that area (where scar tissue is) can be extra sensitive and mildly painful at times, but not a big deal. My surgery was about 5 months ago. I also had an infection post surgery, but I don't think the two are connected. I am very happy with the results, so a mild discomfort now and then is OK with me. If you're not experiencing any new or unsual symtoms and everything is working as it should, I wouldn't worry too much about it, but you can always check with your urologist for peace of mind.
Had my third opereation 12 weeks ago, everything was normal for 5 weeks and then it started to swell again. It got to the size of a small orange and I contacted the surgeon. He arranged for an ultrasound which I will be having in a couple of hours time. Three days afyer filling up it started to go down a bit but it aches, not only my testicle but in my lower stomach areoung the groin area. Having gone through this 3 times I am a bit wary of the aching, I had no problems with the other two ops it just filled up straight away and was the size of a mango after 2 weeks. The fact that this was normal for 5 weeks and is nor aching is a bit of a worry. Will see what the ultrasound reveals in 3 hours time.
Hey Keith...good luck on your ultrasound. I never got stomach pain after my surgery, but when I was younger in my teens, I had major stomach pain which ended up with me needing a hernia operation. That also resulted in me losing my right testicle. But keep us posted on your progress.
Hi Raydogg, just got back from the hospital, although large all seems ok, as I had aches in my lower stomack groin area they checked that out as well and said all is now normal. I was worried about the aches in that area as this hydrocele was the result of a hernia operation. I am into new territory with this now and it seems that it is what I have got to expect from a successfull operation. Next contact will be with the surgeon who should confirm the findings and a follow up call four months later. Fingers crossed
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That's great news Keith! Happy things are working out for the better. Its amazing my hernia was done in my 20's and many years later I get the hydrocele...Good luck with the surgeon findings and continue to get rest for successful healing.
Thanks mate
Hello. I had hydrocele operate 3 weeks ago. the first time after surgery my scrotum was so big as an apple. but now It reduces as an egg (but bigger a bit) I want to know from u: how many day will everything come normal? thank you in advance.
As you may of read I have had this done 3 times and after the first two it was back withinn 3 weeks and was the size of a mango. After the last operation It wend down to its normal size but after 5 weeks it got large again and I thought its back. I phoned the hospital and they told me to come back for another ultrasound. Three days after it got big again it just went down to the size of a larg egg and stayed like that. I went for the ultrasound three days ago and it was all ok. It aches a little and it is bigger than normal but was told by the specialist that it was normal and will go back to its original size in a matter of time. A matter of time is down to the individual.The specialist and the surgeon were both happy with how it is now which has put my mind at rest. I really did think that third time was not going to be lucky. Take care hope all stays well with you.
thanks for reply Keith. I hope everything will be okay with you. Is your scrotum hard or soft? mine is hard now. I will have an ultrasound next week. so nervous. I feel pain in the groin when I am walking. how about you?
Hey Adam...my scrotum is hard and about the size of an orange. I had an ultrasound last week and it was discovered that I now have a hematocele, which is probably what you now have (maybe not). I have that surgery on May 8th. Good luck with your ultrasound.
Hello Raydogg59. Good luck with your op. how long have you had hydrocele surgery? Do you feel pain in the groin when you are walking?
I had my surgery last July. And although the swelling from the surgery went away, my actual scrotum never went to its original size. After being told and reading on this forum that the scrotum will go down on it's own, I was concerned that mine never did. So that prompted me to seek the ultrasound, which discovered the hematocele. I have no pain at all when walking, or in the groin area at all. But sometimes I get a little "tingle" at any given moment...that's about it. I'm actually at normal activities...driving, walking, traveling, etc. but I haven't had sex yet because of the orange-sized scrotum.
Hello raydogg59. I had the ultrasound at two hospital. the both diagnosed I have hematocele. My surgeon said he will use the method of extracting blood from the scrotum without surgery. But another hospital said I have to surgery... I'm so confused now @@
- My scrotum is hard now but I feel It's decreasing in size..
Hey adam405...Glad that you have two options for your hematocele. My doctor never mentioned any other way besides surgery, which I'm cool with. I went on youtube and looked at the hematocele surgery video, and it doesn't look that bad. It looks much "easier" than what the hydrocele surgery was. Recovery time looks like it will be quicker. But definitely make the decision that's best for you. Are you in the States or abroad? I'm in Chicago.
exactly Raydogg59. the new urologist said It's easier than hydrocele. only two days in hospital and 7 days to recover. but Im still concerned. Im abroad, in Vietnam. nice to meet you here. what do you think about our situation? Caused by a surgeon or another reason ? hope everything will be okay with us @@
Good Mor-ning, Vi-et-nam! (I had to do it) Honestly, Hey Adam, I don't want to think our situation was caused by our surgeons, because I feel anything can happen during any surgery. The main thing is that it can be corrected. I have my surgery on Monday May 8th, and come home the same day.. I'm not nervous or concerned...mainly because if it was our surgeons fault, they realized they messed up somewhere and now has to fix it. A lot of guys are stuck with their situations, which may be a little worse than ours. Even our friend keith65805 had 3 hydrocele surgeries...we only had 1. So we were lucky with that one. And he's now waiting for ultrasound results. So I feel good about my upcoming surgery, and hope yours go well.
Hello raydogg59. how about your op? is everything okay?
Hey Ragdogg,
How did you get on today with the surgery? Drop us a line when you get a chance.