I have to say this straight up, I'm petrified of needles. I can deal with the idea of cancer, but jab me with a long thin piece of metal and I'll faint. Thankfully I didn't this time.
Surgical removal of the testicle is called an orchidectomy or orchiectomy. For more information about the procedure have a look at http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Cancerinformation/QAs/1127.aspx
My girlfriend and I arrived at the ward at 12 noon. A nurse took my blood pressure and we went through the forms regarding the op. The anaesthetist took me into theatre at 4pm. My op took about an hour. I woke up in recovery and was given a pain killer, but it was still very uncomfortable. I was offered morphine, but this meant I would have to stay overnight in hospital. Earlier, I was told I could go home after the op, so I declined. About 30min later I was taken to the ward where my lovely girl was waiting for me.
The last time I ate was 7pm the day before. It was now 6pm. I was incredibly hungry. I was given fish n' chips and yoghurt. It was the best meal ever!
Once I passed urine I was discharged with extra dressing for my wound and a box of pain killers. I was home by 8:30pm.
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