After my initial decision to cancel the appointment with Dr. Yang Yao Kun, I reconsidered and felt it was important to share how the surgery had affected me and the pain it had caused.

When I entered the doctor’s office, I began explaining my current situation. I can’t sit for long periods, and any movement aggravates the pain at the mesh site. I now have two unhealthy testicles; my left one is swollen and painful when I stand.

The doctor began examining me and asked where I was experiencing pain. I explained that the right spermatic tube feels like it’s being stretched constantly. He gently squeezed an area at the top of the spermatic tube and asked if it was painful, to which I confirmed it was. He suggested that the mesh might be pressing against the spermatic tube in that area.

I expressed that I have no quality of life—I can’t even play with my son in the park because it’s too uncomfortable, and I struggle to cook. Sometimes the pain is so intense that I have to sit in the shower at night, letting the water run over me for relief. I told them it’s painful enough to make me contemplate leaving this world.

I tried gentle exercise at the gym, but using the treadmill increased my pain significantly for about two days afterward. The doctor advised against going to the gym or exercising, as it could aggravate the area. I then explained that the only activity I can manage is swimming; in the cool water, I can feel somewhat normal. The doctor and nurse recommended using ice packs. I explained that I usually fill a zip-lock bag with cold water and rest it on my groin for pain relief. I prefer cool water to ice because I can leave it in place for longer periods.

I expressed my deep regret about having the surgery; I feel much worse now than I did before and it has left me feeling quite depressed. They reassured me, saying I shouldn’t dwell on the past since it was already done.

We continued discussing the surgery, and I remained skeptical about whether the spermatic cord was shortened due to inflammation or improper placement. I inquired if the tube was stitched in place again; the doctor stated it was secured, which contradicted our previous conversations.

He mentioned that it’s normal for a testicle to be positioned 2 cm higher after hernia surgery due to the tube resting on the mesh.

I also mentioned that I’m on blood thinners, and the doctor advised me to stop taking them, as they might be causing more blood flow to the mesh site, leading to discomfort. I informed him that I’m now taking Tramadol for pain relief, which helps a lot, but I’m concerned about its addictive properties. He reassured me that it should be fine since I’m using it solely for pain relief.

I asked the doctor if surgically removing the testicle would alleviate the pain I was experiencing. He explained that even if the testicle were removed, the spermatic cord would remain, and since I'm feeling more pain in the cord than in the testicle, he didn’t believe the surgery would help.

After hearing about my pain distress, the doctor took me to another area of the hospital where a large poster about the pain management team was displayed. He assured me that the hospital could perform surgery to address my pain.

Upon returning to the room, there was a knock at the door, and a woman entered with the complaint documentation my wife had previously submitted. She handed it to the doctor, who seemed to be seeing it for the first time. The woman asked if everything was resolved. At that point, I just wanted to go home. I had communicated my discomfort and that the surgery hadn’t been successful. I mentioned the pain management procedure the doctor had referenced, then I left the office, allowing them to discuss the complaint among themselves.