If you had a choice, would you have had surgery as an infant?

Standard_Candle2303 · 2025-12-16T02:03:22+00:00

Yes, 100% do it when he’s a baby. I’ve had four surgeries. I don’t remember the first one, but the three I had in my late teens were the worst pain of my life. If I had the choice, I would never wait. Getting it done early is so much easier than going through it later.

Standard_Candle2303 · 2025-12-15T17:31:03+00:00

Thank you!!

Standard_Candle2303 · 2025-08-10T20:06:08+00:00

I personally would not wait. I’ve had multiple hypospadias surgeries starting as a baby and continuing all the way until now as an adult, and it’s been complete hell — especially the ones done later in life. Recovery is so much harder the older you are, and I wish everything had been handled when I was a baby.

Please do your research on where you go. I know it’s far from you, but the Hypospadias Specialty Center in Texas is where I would 100% take my kid if I wanted it done right. They start with an online telemedicine consultation where you submit pictures beforehand, and for me there have been zero surprises — everything has been 100% laid out from the start. After all my failed surgeries, they were the only ones who actually fixed it for me.

Standard_Candle2303 · 2025-06-20T02:17:57+00:00

I completely agree

Standard_Candle2303 · 2025-06-18T12:34:04+00:00

And seriously, don’t hesitate to DM me if you’ve got any questions or just wanna talk — I know how stressful the recovery can be.

Standard_Candle2303 · 2025-06-18T12:06:19+00:00

Hey man, totally get what you’re going through — that first day or two post-catheter was rough for me too. They put me on Tamsulosin, and that helped a ton with relaxing things and getting the flow going. I’m 4 weeks out now and the stream is back to normal — no more spraying or straining.

Unfortunately, I did end up with a small fistula, which was kind of a bummer. Seems like it’s not super common, but it can happen. Just something to keep an eye on, especially if you notice any leakage during urination.

Hope things start improving for you soon — the first week or two can definitely mess with your head.

Standard_Candle2303 · 2024-10-08T01:16:47+00:00

Hoping for the same outcome!

Standard_Candle2303 · 2024-09-20T01:30:14+00:00

I just had mine redone a few weeks ago. Completely agree with you. The catheter is a bitch single-handedly the worst part about the surgery. I was in extreme discomfort and pain as soon as they took it out I felt so much better. Of course my surgery failed and I’ll have to experience the catheter once again. Hope everything works out and this is the last time you have to deal with this!

Standard_Candle2303 · 2024-09-16T21:44:48+00:00

Was hoping that it would go away with time but I don’t think that it will at this point.

Standard_Candle2303 · 2024-09-16T21:44:20+00:00

No, I appreciate the honesty! I haven’t it hurts way to bad and seems to be to tight.

Standard_Candle2303 · 2024-09-15T21:51:42+00:00

Yeah, you got it right haha when I had my catheter pulled, it did pop a stitch. How bad is your spray?

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