I am scared.

[dadmo]

You should be fine for doing school work. Just don't lift anything heavy for about 6 weeks.

[ulnair]

Okay so I had the surgery done on the ingunial (ING) hernia done yesterday, and I was wonderinf if anyone knew how long it would take before im able to get back to normal, i.e going to school. I'm on percaset or however its spelt right now, so i can't really feel any pain, but from what I've heard, it sucks after the medicine runs out. Any ideas?

Thanks again

~~Ulnair~~

[fuse929]

Great news buddy!

[dadmo]

Congratulations on not having something more serious. You should still get that hernia taken care of and keep up those monthly self exams.

[Margaret]

I went to the doctor on Friday, and he said it was just a hernia. Thank god.

Wonderful news

[ulnair]

I went to the doctor on Friday, and he said it was just a hernia. Thank god.

[dadmo]

ulnair:
I can understand the fear that you are to late but you're wrong. This particular form of cancer can be treated very successfully even in later stages, it just takes more work. As the others have said don't assume the worst.

[Fed]

I am really happy that you are being proactive about this, and you are handling this with a high degree of maturity. Very smart to go see a urologist, as well; however, do voice your concerns with your GP and see if you can get an ultrasound done if things seem awry (and if the GP tries the trick of the light going through the scrotum and makes an assessment based on that I would insist on the ultrasound, since the latter is considerably more accurate). Try to take it day-by-day. Many of us have gone thorough this, and we are more than happy to walk you through any of your concerns. Stay in touch and let us know how things go.

[ulnair]

I just got my appointmet set for Friday the 12th, but I may bee seen tomorrow if they can fit me in. This is with my family doctor. Since I see that most of you suggest a urologist, I went ahead and made an appointment with one for the 18th as well. No matter what my doctor says, I am going to see the urologist for a second opinion. I am hoping he says it's nothing, because this is driving me up a wall. I am still in high school, and my grades are suffering. I have slept a combined 4 hours these last 3 nights, and am praying the doctor has good news.

~~Ulnair~~

[Fed]

Hey dude,

Like everyone before me has said, you are doing the right thing by going to get checked out by your doc. Just make sure you don't get ahead of yourself. It's good to be vigilant and diligent, but don't necessarily assume the worst. Testicular cancer is very rare, so chances are things are normal. Going to a doc (a urologist, in this case; GPs may sometimes miss these things due to their rarity) will certainly ease your concerns. Let us know if you have any other questions. We're here for you.

[CharlieFL]

how long would it normally take to kill?

Ulnair, the very first thing is for you to get those thoughts out of your head. While it is true that the sooner it is caught, the better the chances to cure, it doesn't matter how long ago you noticed it because it is never too late to get treated and work on a cure - if it's indeed cancer what you have. As others have said, take things one step at a time (steadily and decisively) starting with a visit to a Urologist. You need to know what you are fighting against in order to win. Keep us posted and good luck!

[fuse929]

It is normal for one testicle to be slightly larger than the other, but a significant difference in size should be looked at by a urologist. It is very mature of you to be handling this situation so quickly. Give us the update once you go to the doc.

[Lori]

Ulnair, when is your doctor's appointment? Please keep us posted!

Lori

[Karen]

You must get this checked immediately by a urologist. As Scott said, donj't assume cancer but don't delay. Please post back with the doc's assessment. We are here to help.

[Scott]

Ulnair, it is very important to get this checked out, but don't assume it's definitely cancer. First things first: get to a urologist as soon as possible.