This was my first visit back to Ren An Hospital since the meeting. It had been a month since my last appointment with the urologist, and I wanted to find out if I needed to continue my medication or stop it. If I was to continue, I would need a repeat prescription.

When I arrived at the doctor's office, I was first in line, just as Director Lin had promised. Shortly after I updated the doctor on my situation, there was a knock at the door—Director Lin had arrived.

The urologist recommended that I continue with the blood thinners and prostate medication. I mentioned that the prostate medication makes me very tired and asked if I could stop taking it. We agreed on a half dose of 0.2 mg instead of 0.4 mg, and I agreed to give that a try.

I noted that the pain in my left testicle was improving, but the atrophied right testicle was still shrinking; it now measured just 20 mm in width. The doctor explained that it’s difficult to get an accurate measurement externally, and I clarified that I measure myself after a shower at the same time each day to track changes. The doctor once again emphasized that I shouldn’t focus too much on the size.

I also requested a repeat prescription for the tramadol pain medication, which has been helping me live more normally. I mentioned that I now take only one a day instead of the two I was originally prescribed.

I expressed my regret about choosing traditional surgery over laparoscopic surgery, to which the doctor explained that complications can arise from laparoscopic procedures as well, so I might not have been better off.

After the consultation, I was escorted out of the hospital, and Director Lin fulfilled his promise to take care of the expenses.

The medication prescribed: SANDEL (antiplatelet agent), HARNALIDGE 0.2mg (prostate medicine)