Having surgury TODAY 2/11/09 (Guys, this might make you squirm a little) IM BACK

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Sweet jeebus dude that was waaaaayyy too much info.

Best of luck on a speedy recovery though

[NHCharger]

Not the thread I wanted to read right after supper
The glass of OJ I'm currently drinking has lost it's flavor
Pete, good luck with the surgery. Please don't post any pics on Picture of the Day thread.

[400/6/PAC]

Good luck Pete.
If all goes well ( which I know it will ) You'll be able to Pee like a 10 year old.

[Mike DC]

Ouch.  Sorry to hear about the need for this.



On the positive side, it probably beats a major enlarged prostate problem.  This sounds more likely to be a one-shot deal because of the bladder infection, and not a recurring/worsening problem for decades to come.

[The70RT]

Good luck Pete.....I am sure you will be fine. 

[TruckDriver]

"bored thirty over"?

I like the bored over thirty myself, now that was funny.

I did too

Good luck Pete.....I am sure you will be fine. Hey let's go off tract for a minuite....I mean track  I got a friend who found 2 third gens and one with a hood that has the casted squares in the middle. I think 6 or 8 of them? If you know what I mean can you direct me to a pic. It was on his work route and a customer had two third gens. The ladys brother died years ago and he may get both for 500 bucks. I couldn't find squat trying to find a pic. Maybe it isn't a Charger. He will know for sure Sat. though when he goes back.

You mean the '71 R/T hood?



Thanks again guys

[oldgold69]

 you could say he getting his road ranger fixed

[Old Moparz]

Hey, good luck with the procedure, it doesn't sound all that bad. 

Twice in the past I had similar things done, & both times everything worked out fine. The first time was for pain & swelling in a testicle when I was about 24 years old. I woke up in the middle of the night in so much pain that my wife (girlfriend at the time) took me to the emergency room at 3 AM. The doctor couldn't find anything wrong, but pain meds did wonders & he referred me to a urologist.

The urologist decided that he needed to perform the same procedure you had, a "Cystoscopy" but in my case, he was going all the way to the kidney with the camera because he was sure he saw an irregular shape in the x-ray or whatever he looked at. I was going to be asleep under anesthesia, so they told me no food or drinks after 9 PM the night before. Of course they never told me why I shouldn't drink, so I cheated the morning before the exam.

When they had everything ready in the hospital, they asked if I ate or drank & I said I had 1 or 2 sips of water after I brushed my teeth. It was only then that explained that they couldn't put me under with anything in my stomach & offered a local anesthesia. I said no freakin' way I'm staying awake for any of that & it was rescheduled. Man were they pissed, but oh well.    After all was done, the diagnosis was that they couldn't find anything wrong & that "I must have pulled a muscle" & that was it.    I urinated blood for about a week, so be prepared for the same. 

I actually think it was a hernia that was never diagnosed correctly, because about 6 years later, the same pain came back, & this time it was diagnosed as a hernia by a different doctor. I had surgery & the recovery was about 3 or 4 weeks. One thing they didn't tell me though, & this was a real shocker, was after the hernia operation, the area will bruise. My first day home from the surgery was tough & I was in a lot of pain. When I made it to the bathroom for the first time, I saw more than a bruise. Everything was different shades of purple, black, blue, & it scared the s**t out of me.

I didn't expect to see a the entire groin area, including the penis, purple colored & looking as though it might fall off.    I called my wife into the bathroom & asked, "Mary, does this look normal to you?" The look on her face gave her away before she said a word.    I decided to call the doctor who basically laughed & said, "don't worry, bruising is normal & there is nothing to worry about." I was okay with hearing that, but it would have been much less stressful to know it before I saw it. 

I suppose you can also expect a bruise, so don't panic. 

And definitely no purple penis pics if that happens. 

[472 R/T SE]

I think trying to get it though my skull that I would be self cathing for the rest of my life was just as hard as the fact I was gonna be in a chair.  There's an ointment that helps numb for able body folks but yours will already be in so maybe take it out in the middle of the night when you're half asleep. 

I used to have UTI's (urinary tract infection) frequently.  As a matter of fact one of the last one's I had coupled with pneumonia triggered autonomic dysreflexia which caused my stroke induced coma.

Urodynamic studies, now those are a real joy.

Easier said than done, but you should be fine, unless the Dr. slips his personal phone number in your gown pocket.  

Good luck man.

[The70RT]

You mean the '71 R/T hood?



I'm not sure. I seen the air grabber one, the louverd one, and the super bee one. But none of those look like it. Don't go through any trouble though. My buddy will take some pics sat whene he looks at and or buys them. If he don't I sure will.

[tan top]

had a few operations down there also , swollen testicles , had big fear it was cans er , but it was not .  docs stuck a needle in to draw fluid out , a few time's but then it came back , , so had surgery , not as bad as i thought just cut & removed a membrane of skin around them or one of them & put them back in & stitched it back up

That's the exact same thing i had by the sound of things (full of fluid) I avoided that operation you had. The first time they didn't give me enough antibiotics and it came back once i told them to give me more antibiotics it never came back.
Its quite common, nobody knows for sure what caused it I have a feeling it was from my powerlifting days wearing the tight squat suits but who knows but yeah big relieve it wasn't cancer...
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yeah i had both sides , antibiotics & fluid drawn off on the left side , that done the trick , but did not work on the right side ... so had the opp on right ,
yeah i done alot of weight  & Gym stuff when i was younger , also before i went in body & paint ..i was a mechanic , when i would put gearboxes in , lifting arms over up high , caused the overalls to pull tight in the crutch area some times , also leaning over fenders in a engine bay ..would squash down below some times . i also done a lot of cycling ..on a racing type bike,
 

[The70RT]

had a few operations down there also , swollen testicles , had big fear it was cans er , but it was not .  docs stuck a needle in to draw fluid out , a few time's but then it came back , , so had surgery , not as bad as i thought just cut & removed a membrane of skin around them or one of them & put them back in & stitched it back up

That's the exact same thing i had by the sound of things (full of fluid) I avoided that operation you had. The first time they didn't give me enough antibiotics and it came back once i told them to give me more antibiotics it never came back.
Its quite common, nobody knows for sure what caused it I have a feeling it was from my powerlifting days wearing the tight squat suits but who knows but yeah big relieve it wasn't cancer...

yeah i had both sides , antibiotics & fluid drawn off on the left side , that done the trick , but did not work on the right side ... so had the opp on right ,
yeah i done alot of weight  & Gym stuff when i was younger , also before i went in body & paint ..i was a mechanic , when i would put gearboxes in , lifting arms over up high , caused the overalls to pull tight in the crutch area some times , also leaning over fenders in a engine bay ..would squash down below some times . i also done a lot of cycling ..on a racing type bike,
 
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Yeah i think it must be the weight thing or just lifting and working a lot. I had what they called an infected testical a couple of times and just took antibiotics for it. It feels like some one kicked you in the balls for a couple of days and you cannot do anything but lay in bed.

[Back N Black]

Good luck Pete. I just can't bring myself to sharing my medical issues on a car site.

[mikesbbody]

had a few operations down there also , swollen testicles , had big fear it was cans er , but it was not .  docs stuck a needle in to draw fluid out , a few time's but then it came back , , so had surgery , not as bad as i thought just cut & removed a membrane of skin around them or one of them & put them back in & stitched it back up


yeah i had both sides , antibiotics & fluid drawn off on the left side , that done the trick , but did not work on the right side ... so had the opp on right ,
yeah i done alot of weight  & Gym stuff when i was younger , also before i went in body & paint ..i was a mechanic , when i would put gearboxes in , lifting arms over up high , caused the overalls to pull tight in the crutch area some times , also leaning over fenders in a engine bay ..would squash down below some times . i also done a lot of cycling ..on a racing type bike,
 
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Yeah i think it must be the weight thing or just lifting and working a lot. I had what they called an infected testical a couple of times and just took antibiotics for it. It feels like some one kicked you in the balls for a couple of days and you cannot do anything but lay in bed.
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what we all had is quite common called a hydrocele (no, not a alternative fuel type) not trying to hijack pete's thread but i do want to make other's aware of it check this out: http://www.peacehealth.org/kbase/topic/special/tv7710spec/sec1.htm
Im sure i dont have to mention guy's if you have any problems "down south" dont wait go and see your doctor a.s.a.p. btw pete, good luck  ps, i was thinking of making a powerlifting "come back" but now not so sure...I even know the names of the antibiotics i was given if anyone needs to know pm me.

[Tilar]

I have a friend that had to have his reamed twice. I think he's doing alright now.

[TruckDriver]

Whelp, today is the day. 

I'll be on the table at around 1:00pm central time, should be home around 5pm or so.

[Rolling_Thunder]

I've had mine examined before...     that jell is the most awkward feeling in the world....    watching the little camera on screen is pretty unnerving as well 

[69bronzeT5]

Good luck Pete

[tan top]

Whelp, today is the day. 

I'll be on the table at around 1:00pm central time, should be home around 5pm or so.

hope its all gone well     

[skip68]

Sooooo,......how's it hanging      

Sorry I couldn't resist!  Hope it went well!

Mrs.Skip68

[Todd Wilson]

Sooooo,......how's it hanging      

Sorry I couldn't resist!  Hope it went well!

Mrs.Skip68

I bet its hanging low this evening!


Todd

[TruckDriver]

Whelp, I'm back. Actually, got back about 2 hours ago. But I been explaining everything to my son. And, I had to eat as I was STARVED! Anyway, it went very well, I was out of surgury in about 45 minutes. They gave me 2 pictures of my urithra, before and after, at the beggining, I was 95% plugged closed, the second pic you could slid a pencil in the tube. First thing the nurse said is when I asked if I was done is "Yup, you will be able to write your name in the snow again". Now I can't wait til this Friday when I go in at noon to have the catheter removed. I hate how it feels like I have to pee all the time 


Thanks for everyone's well wishes

[tan top]

glad it went ok ... & your back  good time now while your resting to catch up on here whats been happening 

[400/6/PAC]

Good deal.
Glad everything went well.
Now if You CAN wright WI.Charger Guy in the snow, Post the pics

[The70RT]

Good deal.
Glad everything went well.
Now if You CAN wright WI.Charger Guy in the snow, Post the pics

Glad you will back on track again. I bet you can't wait to drink a few beers knowing you can drain the vein with no pain