I should add that he doesn't regret having the op done.
Pain wise I suspect he's in better shape after the op than before . I don't think he realised how much the previous scar tissue was affecting him.
The Varicocele is harmless now , caused some pain for a bit and needed an ultrasound to diagnose to make sure it weasn't anything more sinister.
Apparently a very odd feeling to see your balls pulsing in time to your heartbeat