TX4theWIN
Guest
Ok, this is my first thread here and I'm desperate for advice. I've read through every page of the other varicocele threads on this forum, but I have specific questions regarding my varicocele. I would prefer that only people who have gone through the surgery respond.
A little background:
About a year and a half to two years ago is when I started to notice that my erections were becoming more and more difficult to maintain. Sex did not feel as pleasurable/intense as it used to be. About a year ago I started waking up without erections--then loss of random erections throughout the day started to become less frequent. And it didn't stop there, my nuts started to feel numb and shriveled during the day and certainly lost size and volume, especially lefty. At night they get really saggy and hang very low. These things were beginning to make me depressed. Up to a little over 3 years ago I was the horniest person I knew. I was (and still am) obsessed with sex and orgasms. I'd have up to 4 orgasms a day whether it be from sex with my GF or masturbation.
In addition to these symptoms of impotence, about 6 months ago I began to occasionally get an ache in my left nut. At first I just thought it was from f*cking my GF with too much vigor, however the pain would come on even when no sex took place (which at this point was normal as my impotence was in full effect). So, I first suspected maybe testicular cancer was the culprit. I examined balls closely and instead of finding a tumor I noticed a few thick veins running down the side of lefty. After doing a bit of research online I have determined it a varicocele, and probably a grade 3.
So, my questions are as follows:
1. After having the microsurgery, did anyone's sexual function return to normal or very close to it and remain PERMANENT? And being that I'm only 28 years old, are my chances still good in terms of getting it back without the use of any hormonal drugs?
2. After surgery, did anyone's balls return to normal or close to normal size without the use on any testosterone drugs?
3. What is a good ball park ESTIMATE of the cost of the microsurgery for those who are uninsured? I know it'll vary by region/doctor etc., but I'm just looking for a rough estimate.
Like I mentioned earlier, I am 28 years old. I am 5"8" and about 150 lbs. I don't smoke (anything) and I rarely drink. I am in good physical shape as I work out 2-3 times a week.
I've been quite depressed about this ordeal. I miss the intense pleasure and good f*cking that I have always enjoyed up until 3 years ago. I think I might also add, as I've seen other here mention, that I would practice the "hold back" method while masturbating or having sex to prolong the pleasure. I'm not sure if this was partially responsible for my varicocele or not, but I'm suspecting not.
A little background:
About a year and a half to two years ago is when I started to notice that my erections were becoming more and more difficult to maintain. Sex did not feel as pleasurable/intense as it used to be. About a year ago I started waking up without erections--then loss of random erections throughout the day started to become less frequent. And it didn't stop there, my nuts started to feel numb and shriveled during the day and certainly lost size and volume, especially lefty. At night they get really saggy and hang very low. These things were beginning to make me depressed. Up to a little over 3 years ago I was the horniest person I knew. I was (and still am) obsessed with sex and orgasms. I'd have up to 4 orgasms a day whether it be from sex with my GF or masturbation.
In addition to these symptoms of impotence, about 6 months ago I began to occasionally get an ache in my left nut. At first I just thought it was from f*cking my GF with too much vigor, however the pain would come on even when no sex took place (which at this point was normal as my impotence was in full effect). So, I first suspected maybe testicular cancer was the culprit. I examined balls closely and instead of finding a tumor I noticed a few thick veins running down the side of lefty. After doing a bit of research online I have determined it a varicocele, and probably a grade 3.
So, my questions are as follows:
1. After having the microsurgery, did anyone's sexual function return to normal or very close to it and remain PERMANENT? And being that I'm only 28 years old, are my chances still good in terms of getting it back without the use of any hormonal drugs?
2. After surgery, did anyone's balls return to normal or close to normal size without the use on any testosterone drugs?
3. What is a good ball park ESTIMATE of the cost of the microsurgery for those who are uninsured? I know it'll vary by region/doctor etc., but I'm just looking for a rough estimate.
Like I mentioned earlier, I am 28 years old. I am 5"8" and about 150 lbs. I don't smoke (anything) and I rarely drink. I am in good physical shape as I work out 2-3 times a week.
I've been quite depressed about this ordeal. I miss the intense pleasure and good f*cking that I have always enjoyed up until 3 years ago. I think I might also add, as I've seen other here mention, that I would practice the "hold back" method while masturbating or having sex to prolong the pleasure. I'm not sure if this was partially responsible for my varicocele or not, but I'm suspecting not.