Well what a busy few day’s for Team Hippo. The new Facebook Page is up and running and already a great success, and the blog has reached well over the 1000 hits we set out for, amazing!!
Through the blog I have met some amazing mummies who have very kindly shared there stories with me, but has got me thinking about my gorgeous Benjamin.
Benjamin has Penoscrotal hypospadias with chordee and bifid scrotum. The hypospadias repair has been done but not yet successful, but our surgeon has not fixed anything else yet. Is this normal? We were told that the bifid scrotum is only cosmetic and can be done at a later date. Now after hearing other people’s stories, I’m starting to think about seeking a consultation from a private surgeon.
I did ask at our last appointment if the bifid scrotum operation could be carried out on it’s own to try and make Ben feel more ‘normal’, as this was one area he was distressed about. But our surgeon said he would prefer not to put Ben under just for the small operation. (which I do understand).
We were also told that there is no guarantee with this surgery. The scaring could still be visable and the pull in the scrotum could still rise back up, resulting in a look similar to the current one.
So I’m back at the crossroads that all us parents hate, trying to decide what is best for my little one.
If anyone in the UK has any advice or suggestions on surgeons, please get in touch.
I know of a few boy’s who were having surgery this week, I hope it has gone well for all of you and your recovering well.
Lisa – Team Hippos.
Hypospadias Hippopotamus 
There is nothing to lose by getting second/third/fourth opinion. If it would put your mind at rest or open other possibilities, to have a private consultation, then that is what you should do. I understand that everything comes at a cost but you would never forgive yourself if you missed the chance to help your son. At times like these families will rally round so don’t let the idea of cost make turn away. Benjamin is a wonderful little boy and you are doing an amazing job.
Thank you Joanne for your comment. Decisions get harder as they get older and ones that could make the condition better but also with any surgery could also make them a lot worse. All parents who have children with the condition no matter how mild have life changing decisions to make on there young children’s behalf. Let’s just hope we make the right ones.