"How long would I have if I... I don't...." the young man broke down and the doctor waited until the patient had composed himself.
"Probably only a few months or perhaps a year or so. It really depends on any severe effect that the problem has had on the brain."
"Oh, well, I suppose that I had better get it done then......At least I'll have some life," the young man whispered.
The doctor replied, "I would expect that you should live an almost normal life for many years, even without the possibility of fathering children.
I'll book the hospital, and we'll get the procedure done as soon as possible."
Some weeks later, the man visited the doctor and was told that everything seemed to be clear, now. Having confirmed that the headaches were no more, and of course there were no more painful testicles, given they had been removed.
The GP suggested, "Look I understand that this has been a severe shock for you and difficult for you to understand, but why don't you go and get some new clothes, treat yourself, go on a holiday or out with friends and try not to get too depressed about your situation. You never know, you may find some new hobbies to interest you. Hopefully it will take your mind off where you are now, and you can enjoy life as best you can."
"You know," said the young man, "You're right. I will, and look I know this isn't what I was expecting, but I guess I have to make the most of what life has thrown at me. I'll do that, get new clothes, go out with my friends and enjoy life as best as I can. At least I won't be moping around the place like I am at present. Thanks Doc, that's great advice. Will I need a follow up visit?"
"Oh, perhaps in a year or so. The scrips I have given you are good for 12 months, so you'll need to come in then to get them renewed."
The young man left and walked down to the shopping mall. He found a 'Gentleman's Apparel Shop' and walked in looking at the array of suits, shirts and other items on display.
An obviously effeminate man came up and asked, "Can I help you with anything?"
"Ah yes please. I need to completely re-outfit myself with clothes, everything from shoes and socks to ties, underclothes, shirts and suits."
"Ooh yes sir. Please, come this way and let's get started shall we."
The man was shown, and tried on, many suits, shirts, pants, jackets and assorted other apparel, and he picked out some really nice examples of suits, shirts and so on.
The salesman then suggested that seeing as how he was getting a whole new wardrobe of clothing that perhaps he should upgrade his underwear, singlets, tees and thermal underwear as well.
"Yes," the young man stated. "Yes, let's do it. I might as well upgrade everything that I will wear."
"Now," commented the salesman, "you need a 38 underwear, and a 36 singlet.............."
"Oh, well no, I've always worn a 34 underpants and a 34 singlet, I know you've been pretty spot on for sizes up till now, but I can assure you that you are wrong about my undies and singlets."
The salesman looked at him and remarked, "Umm, well Sir, I've been pretty accurate so far, but I'll just measure you up and check." He got his tape measure out and confirmed indeed that the man needed a 38 underpants and a 36 singlet.
"But I've worn a 34 underpants and singlet ever since I was in high school. Why all of a sudden do I need a larger size?"
"Because you do, and well, just looking at you, I would say that if you've been wearing a 34 underpants and singlet for all those years, it's a wonder that you haven't been getting sore balls and headaches."