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The Right Decision?
I made an appointment with a urologist. After having hernia repair surgery one year ago, I am concerned about changes to my body. I'm asking for a thorough checkup and hoping to discuss my concerns. I decided to bypass my GP because I want to speak to someone who is knowledgeable about these specific issues. Am I right in my thinking? What should I say/expect from the urologist?
I went to see the urologist, and he was very understanding and listened to all of my concerns. He gave me a thorough examination.
He said that my testicles hang differently because of the hernia surgery, that it is the way it is because this is where the surgeon closed things up.
I said that the surgeon never explained any risks or outcomes to me, and the urologist said that surgeons are more like technicians. They often do not have a good bedside manner.
The urologist told me that many men have complications after hernia surgery. He said that some have chronic pain.
So, I am OK, and there doesn't seem to be anything I can do about it. Just learn to live with it.
He said that my testicles hang differently because of the hernia surgery, that it is the way it is because this is where the surgeon closed things up.
I said that the surgeon never explained any risks or outcomes to me, and the urologist said that surgeons are more like technicians. They often do not have a good bedside manner.
The urologist told me that many men have complications after hernia surgery. He said that some have chronic pain.
So, I am OK, and there doesn't seem to be anything I can do about it. Just learn to live with it.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
How are you? Check-up with a specialists such as a urologist is fine especially if you have urological issues that you need to discuss. You can write each concern so that it would be easier during your consultation. You may also consider your surgeon if the issues you need to discuss is related to the previous surgery. Take care and do keep us posted.
How are you? Check-up with a specialists such as a urologist is fine especially if you have urological issues that you need to discuss. You can write each concern so that it would be easier during your consultation. You may also consider your surgeon if the issues you need to discuss is related to the previous surgery. Take care and do keep us posted.
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