My Hernia Nightmare My Hernia Nightmare

28 Jun 2024

Return to Urologist after Meeting

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)
Ren An General Hospital
Ren An General Hospital
Wang Si Yuan
Wang Si Yuan
Director Lin
Director Lin


Thoughts
I understand the hospital's perspective; covering the expenses for my urologist visits is one of the few ways they can support me. What else can they do? The irreparable damage to my body has already been done. The director has really made me feel that my health is a priority for the hospital and that I’m an important patient to them.
Continue

15 Jul 2024

Letter to Dr. Li Ming Zhe

8 Aug 2024

Psychiatrist Appointment

9 Aug 2024

Return to Urologist Again

4 Oct 2024

Return to Urologist for Ultrasound

Nov 2024

Final Thoughts

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