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Testicle/Spermatic Cord Pain Post-Shouldice
I had a bilateral Shouldice-type repair completed on 10/2 to fix 2 small direct hernias – right larger than left. Surgery took just under 2 hours and surgeon said that it was very textbook and went very well. Immediately after the procedure, my left side spermatic cord was very sensitive to standing/walking – right felt totally fine. I had several days (last Friday and Saturday) where I was working up my walking tolerance before the discomfort set in.
I am approaching 2 weeks since the surgery and just had a follow up, where the Dr. said that everything I’m experiencing is normal. The post-op report says he isolated everything and spared it all, so no nerves should have been impacted/damaged. He’s a very talented surgeon and specializes in hernia repair, specifically his Shouldice-type procedure, so I trust him.
I’m just a little discouraged that I still have discomfort in that region (testicle/spermatic cord/superficial ring) and it doesn’t seem to improve at the rate I’d like it to. I’m hoping my expectations are just off and everything is going according to plan. Incisions look good and are healing up wonderfully. I was expecting some pain/discomfort/tightness at the repair site, which is honestly doing better than expected, but I was not thinking I’d have as much testicle/scrotum type pain like I am.
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A few other details I forgot to mention:
– Pain is a dull ache, sometimes feels like a slight pulling or pinching depending my movements.
– Sitting or lying down makes the discomfort go away immediately
– No pain during or after ejaculation
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