Vasectomy truths?

Question

Im interested in having this procedure.. What are the real truths about pain, recovery time and function after the proceedure... and would you do it again....

Answer 1

Sure are a lot of women answering this question about
men! However, I have had it done, and there was nothing
to worry about. Of course I went in scared half to death,
but once the doc injected me with the local anesthetic,
I felt no pain at all. I felt a little pulling sensation when he
pulled on the vasa deferentia (the plural of vas deferens)
but no pain and half an hour later I walked out under my
own power, no longer scared. The area was a little tender
the first day or two, but healed up pretty rapidly and a few
days later I was back to normal activity - wearing good
support for a while. You may want to get out the tighty-
whiteys just for support, if you usually wear boxers.
As the last wife said, it's great not to worry about
pregnancy any more! Good luck!

Answer 2

I had mine done back in 1989. To be honest the part that hurt the most was the part when they stuck the first needle, containing the local anesthetic, in the left side. The doctor made a joke about witch side I wanted done first, and I laughed. That is not the thing you want to do when he is sticking you with a needle just above your scrotum. After that I just kept feeling a tugging sensation.

When he did the other side I remained still, so that didn’t hurt at all. I am kind of ticklish, so I probably squirmed more than I should, but that was not really a problem.

I had no pain when I drove home, or stopped at the video rental. I didn’t take anything except an anti-biotic, and aspirin. The next day it felt like someone was pulling on my sack much of the day. I just sat around watching movies and holding a bad of frozen peas on myself, to prevent bruising.

Honestly the only thing that really bugged me was the fact that I wanted to scratch myself so bad. It itched a lot. You know the kind of itch when you want to rub up against something.

I have to say it was the best thing I ever done. I recommend doing it in the winter or the fall. If you sweat down there, you could get an infection, also it might itch more. Also get it done on a Friday afternoon, like I did. I was back at work on Monday. I was having sex again by the next weekend.

Function is completely unaffected. There is no scar.

I got mine 20 years ago. I am told there are new techniques. I would ask for a traditional vasectomy. The newer techniques are more trouble than they are worth.

I'd do it again if I found out it had grown back. I think I don't have to worry. I am 41. Most women my age are also "fixed".

Answer 3

Not only would I do it again I did. Had one back in 82, after divorce got remarried had the reversal procedure to have a son with new wife, then a couple years later had the second vasectomy. The painful part is when he gives you a shot in the bag just before he starts, after that I raised my head up and watched him do the rest of the job. Little discomfort the next day, but, was no big deal. Make sure you use some other form of birth control until you get the all clear from the doc. Now if you are married check out the new permanent birth control procedure for your wife, www.essure.com good luck on whatever you decide

Answer 4

My husband had one 10 years ago. He still works :).

The procedure was real quick. We filled out papers, he went in. Short while later he came out. I said "what's the matter," thinking we needed to fill out yet another paper. He said, "Nothing. I'm done." It was that quick.

He does somewhat heavy labor, took the next day off, was a little sore.

Now, 10 years later, I think possibly there is less semen, but that could be age, also.

My friend's husband, he did nothing but complain for about 2 months, said he'd never do it again, was in such pain. C'mon. I never heard of anyone complain like that, but then again, he does complain a lot -- with colds, backaches . . .

It's awesome not to have to worry about pregnancy.

Answer 5

I had one. My concern was possible change in feeling upon resumption of my husbandly duties.

There was no change there at all.

The procedure was simple. The only pain was the local anesthetic. One shot each 'side'. Felt like someone kneed me there for about 3 seconds. That was it. I watched. Wife, nurse, assisted. No pain afterward either, just follow whatever the Dr. says to do.

The only complication was mine didn't work. My post test showed that I still had 'it', numerous and motile. My second 'v' was free. It worked.
He removed a half inch of Vas on each side, wrapped the ends, and cauterized, just to be sure I didn't reheal myself again.

The human body is amazing.

Go for it. Your wife will appreciate you.

Answer 6

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Vasectomy truths?
Im interested in having this procedure.. What are the real truths about pain, recovery time and function after the proceedure... and would you do it again....

Answer 7

All of my patients have fully recovered in about a month. The procedure is painless and tylenol or motrin are sufficient for pain relief for the first 24 to 48 hours afterwards. When that month is up, most of them have already resumed normal relations. I've never had one of them express regret at having undergone the operation.

Answer 8

I had it done many years ago, it is not a major operation. I think I never even missed a day of work. I found it uncomfortable for a few days and it would hurt once in awhile if I sat in the wrong position. That was about all.

Answer 9

You're given a local anaesthetic and don't feel anything during the procedure.

Any soreness afterwards can be handled by simple painkillers such as Paracetamol and resting up.

Recovery time is just a few days.

Answer 10

Hubby had one..He didn't even realize the doctor started the procedure before he was half way done..He was on pain meds and sat on a bag of frozen peas..I was surprised that he didn't complain much..I've heard of a man out golfing the day of his procedure..They just tell you to take it easy for a day or 2..From what I understand they have non-invasive ways to do it..