Well actually I never left However with high school over, and having a full recovery from the operation, I will have a lot more time on my hands and will be more inclined to be a bit more active, maybe as active as I used to be! So expect more blog posts, more blog comments, more forum posts and maybe a review or two... well that is until I start University.

Before I actually say what the actual operation was on, I will just give you a bit of back story on what has been happening leading up to the events of the operation. I have been having these 'pains' all year. It all started during class when I felt abdominal pain in my stomach. It was quite odd as 20 minutes later it was gone. A week passes and it comes again, this time a bit more longer, concerned I head to the doctor, no help whatsoever. The next time I have the pain, I notice something unusual which I should have picked up before, even though I did have abdominal pain, it wasn't the source of the pain at all. It was in fact coming from my... right testicle (took a moment to actually type it ).

My right testicle was enlarged and swollen and I have never had any symptom like this in my life. I go back to the doctor, inform him of my observation and he prescribes antibiotics. Also gives my an appointment to get a scan done which helps not one bit. The pain comes and goes and I can't control when it will come, or even how long it stays there. The first scan, by pure luck, I did get the pain that day but it left before they even had a chance to scan it. It did show up with something but assured me it was nothing to worry about. The second scan, I wasn't so lucky (or unlucky) to have it and surprise, nothing.

I finally, after months of going from doctor to doctor, see a specialist to check it out. Of course I didn't have the pain that day but I did describe the symptoms. He too didn't know what it was but gave me an option to have an operation or leave it as he ensured me that it may just fix itself. At this time I haven't had the pain for about a month, and it was in the middle of the term and was too concerned if it would effect my performance at school. So I decided not to have the operation.

A few months pass, nothing too serious, the pain occasionally coming every now and then, some weeks worse than others. I had another appointment with the specialist so I was hoping that the next appointment I would book the operation (after my exams are over). It was only a few days before my physics exam and then the pain comes again. Severe pain, the most pain I have ever had in my life. I have had severe pain before, but this was just unbearable. I took 2 of the strongest pain killers I had with me but did absolutely nothing. The pain is hard to describe, but there was a throbbing pain in the right testicle (enlarged and swollen of course) and severe abdominal pain. I honestly couldn't sit still, I was even shaking madly although I wasn't sure why.

My mum rushed me to the hospital and the doctor there pumped me with high doses of morphine, it made me light headed and is a weird feeling to go through, but it did the job. I was calmer, in less pain but a little dopey. The nurse recommended me to go to the main hospital, which actually has a specialist in that area. The hospital I was currently in didn't, but it was closer to where I live which was why I got taken there because I was desperate to get help asap. Anyway the next day, it was still swollen, not in that much pain. I was hoping it would go away but it didn't. I sensed something was wrong though because it was a different kind of pain that I haven't experienced before. I went to the main hospital and they scanned it and not very good news came out of it, although I was expecting it was highly probable anyway.

There was no blood flow in the right testicle, and said that it was practically dead. They said they needed to operate on it and remove it as soon as possible. So here I am, in a little bit of pain but still not fit to sit the exams I have been studying for all year. The reason why I am blogging this is because I haven't really had the courage to tell anyone, it is an issue I don't feel comfortable talking about nor mentioning. I really want to tell my friends but just don't know how to, or even if I should? I feel a bit depressed which isn't a feeling I get too often so I guess time is the only factor that can heal me at the moment.

I am also sorry for posting a personal and pretty depressing blog, guess I just felt the need to

It has been awhile since I have done a blog, I have had my hands full this year and thought it is time to set aside some time to catch up on Gamespot If anyone happens to still be lurking around gamespot, and manages to visit my blog one more time, I thank you for setting some time aside to read this blog, I appreciate it So... just a quick update on what has been happening...

I finally have a 360! I got an Elite package with Halo 3, Fable 2 and Terminator Salvation, Terminator however still has the wrapping sealed. This was before a price cut was announced from MS, but I still reckon I got a fair deal with it. I also picked up Gears 2 and Scene It (ya.. ) and really enjoyed Gears 2. In fact I really enjoyed all 4 games, and can't wait with what is installed in the future for the 360. Also beforehand, I thought it would be fun to play Halo 1, and Halo 2 again to refresh my memory on what is going on before playing Halo 3. If you are bored one day, you too should try it out!

But wait, I still haven't forgotten about the PS3! I downloaded Wipeout Fury the other day and I have to say, it is really a nice expansion to the game, and worth every dollar for what it is worth. Wipeout HD has been one of my favourite games for the PS3. I have also gone on a GH rampage lately and already have 3 GH games plus RB. I must be the only person who actually has a RB drum set, GH guitar and Singstar mics as a band set I also got a 500 GB HDD for the PS3 (the 40 GB was getting a bit full) and really enjoy the extra space

Unfortunately, my PC has had less attention lately, gaming wise, but still manages to get some play time, one way or another. I had a craving for playing the Sims 2 for some reason, and Oblivion... so I did I also got the Half-Life Anthology from Steam for 66% off, so the PC still is alive and well

And finally, you are probably wondering how I am doing with the Trophy List I released on my blog, earlier this year... well I know Jeff is so here is the remaining 'virtual' trophies I need to earn

Superironic's 2009 Trophy's:

Superironic 2009 Award (Platinum) - Earn all of Superironic's trophies for 2009.

Well Prepared (Silver) - Pre-order at least 2 games in 2009

Dedicated Trophy Collector (Gold) - Earn a platinum trophy in 2009

Elite Gamer (Gold) - Be in the top 5 highest leveled gamers against your friends list


Till Next Time!

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