WOODYHAPPEN wrote:I have met with Dr. Kramer and he has the best outlook and bedside manner of any Dr. I have ever had contact with. Hoping that tomorrow at this time I'll be on my way home to Southern Pa. with the boys on ice :
not shaken. lol
Oh, I thought that you were having the pre op appointment only. I would strongly recommend to stay in the Baltimore area until Saturday. He will visit you at the hotel most likely Friday. These are my recommendations:
1. The instructions to be resting flat for minimum 3 days are to be followed; this is not optional and has a good rationale that will help you to avoid swelling.
2. If you can take ibuprofen, ask him a prescription for the 800mg. Be religious on taking them as indicated. They will help you not just with the pain, but to avoid inflammation. And if you can avoid or minimize the Oxy, you will be better off. The constipation it can create is not worth it.
3. Use the ice as he indicates (no more than 15 minutes per hour). Do not overuse it since after 2-3 days it is not as effective for the swelling; at that point is only for comfort. Ibuprofen can provide better inflation control if you can take it.
4. Create a towel "hammock" to provide scrotal support. You will need it
5. Only use the athletic supporter for no more than 2-3 days. If you use it for a prolonged time, the pump can be pushed up, and get inverted. Someone had this situation reported. I talked to Kramer before the surgery, and he wanted me to use it only one day.
6. Get you a good underwear that can provide the support you will need after the resting time. I bought this separate pouches underwear (David Archy Men's Micro Modal Separate Pouch) (
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CB77S6Y/ref ...
The good thing about this design is that it provides comfortable scrotal support without feeling strangled, and you can open the front part and leave the shaft loose as needed, when needed.
7. Reach to Kramer if you are experiencing something out of the ordinary. Also, reach your bionic brothers; we are here to help.
ThePlumber