gyno surgery ????

[firephysic]

hello everyone. i have fumbled my way thru TRT for many years w/o much support from the local medical community. after recently finding this website, i have been able to confirm many of my own findings and theories on the subject. my current doc seems to be very helpful...willing to hear me out and act on my needs. many of the topics here will assist me and her in tweaking my own theapy. thanks for everyone participation.

now, i need to find a plastic surgeon to do some gyno work. i am 190 and about 12% bf @ 36yo and still work out regularly. my gyno is present at 12%, but is aggrevated as bf goes up or TRT becomes irregular or off schedule, even just slightly. it's not a terrible case of gyno, but enough to seek possible surgery. my body tends to find 14-15% bf and a little higher testosterone mg/wkly more comfortable. both of whick begin to aggrevate the situation.

what are some of the questions i should be asking of a surgeon? lipo or standard scapel? just the tissue or the whole gland? any info would be appreciated. i am very worried about the idea of surgery. the more info i can get the better. once again, my question is what do i need to know about the surgery?

thanks

 

[jboldman]

why not try nolvadex therapy before seeking surgery?

jb

 

[firephysic]

i've already tried nolvadex, clomid and arimidex.
nolvadex=IP
clomid=IP and liquid from animal
arimidex=local CVS Drug w/ script

i do not seem to react very well to the above drugs. that is, my gyno seems to change very little if it is aggravated at the time. tenderness and lumps or masses. one side is maybe 1/2" knot and the other is 1" knot. some other people may not notice it, but it can actually hurt at times. running and stairs are difficult. i can see it.

 

[SWALE]

Your Surgeon will assist you in making whatever decisions are necessary concerning the possible mastectomy.

Just curious, have you had any estrogen labs run?

You have noticed that mere CHANGES in hormone levels can aggravate the condition.

 

[firephysic]

"You have noticed that mere CHANGES in hormone levels can aggravate the condition."
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swale, i'm not sure i understand...is that a question?

 

[Joffa]

Best for most removal of gyno is for the doc to make an incision halfway around your nipple and physically cut out the glandular tissue. Do not go to a surgeon who only performs lipo; make sure he's gonna cut. Despite what the doctor may tell you, Lipo or UAL will not remove glandular tissue, only fat cells. The surgeon will leave a button sized amount of glandular tissue to suppor the nipple.

This is all assuming you have actual gyno from glandular tissue and not just fat. If you're in NY area, dr. nadler is the best... He has done well over 1000 surgeries.

~Joffa