Hi All
I had my APR surgery 11 weeks ago and am largely dealing with the interesting post op repercussions. I was wondering if anybody (well men) has experienced the following problem. One half of my "chap" is completely numb, and the other half feels a bit uncomfortable, sometimes sore (no infection). Has anyone experienced this and was it permanent or did it rectify itself over time...or does anyone have any thoughts answers??
Many thanks
Hi ,
Probably can’t help you directly but given it’s a sensory problem it sounds as though your sensory nerves have had a bit of a knock . From what I can remember and it was a long time ago they can regenerate around an inch a month or around a mm a day . I had a quick look and if it’s more of an injury than a tear it’s up to sound twelve weeks . So depending on the sight of the injury I can take a bit longer .
However I would not be afraid to drop and email to your consultant and I am sure they would be happy to reassure you . Plus they might be able to give you some guidance . I am sure it must happen quite a lot .
Hopefully you will get some resolution soon ,
take care ,
Court
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