vasectomy

.red. · 17-02-2018 5:27pm

Nettle Soup wrote: »

Getting it done on a Thursday afternoon in 3 weeks. Will I be ok for an hour drive on Saturday and sitting in a hotel having a meal for a few hours before driving home again? I am nervous about it all.

The first hour or 2 are fine cos you've still got some of the effects of the anesthetic. Stop at a chemist and pick up 1/2 of the ice packs that freeze when you pop the bubble in the middle. I got given one for the spin home and it was very soothing but they don't stay very cold for too long. Add in a few ibprofen, or better again something like solpodol or nurofen plus and you'll be fine. Just be careful of breaking hard as the movement will hurt.

The lips · 17-02-2018 5:31pm

GypsyByName wrote:

How long before you can get back in the saddle after the procedure?

As soon as you feel comfortable

Masala · 17-02-2018 5:37pm

GypsyByName wrote: »

How long before you can get back in the saddle after the procedure?

You will need to bring in a 'sample' first to have it confirmed that you 'clear'. Would think this would be wise..... don't want to find out 30? Days latter you not firing blanks!!

Bonzo Delaney · 17-02-2018 9:37pm

GypsyByName wrote: »

How long before you can get back in the saddle after the procedure?

The next day if your up for it but with protection for 18 weeks untill you send off your sample then another 2 weeks for the results

Johnny K · 17-02-2018 9:45pm

Nettle Soup wrote:

Getting it done on a Thursday afternoon in 3 weeks. Will I be ok for an hour drive on Saturday and sitting in a hotel having a meal for a few hours before driving home again? I am nervous about it all.

I got it done on a Friday afternoon and was playing football on the monday. Is really minor procedure. A few paracetamol enough to deal with the discomfort initially.

60cent · 18-02-2018 12:47pm

Nettle Soup wrote: »

Getting it done on a Thursday afternoon in 3 weeks. Will I be ok for an hour drive on Saturday and sitting in a hotel having a meal for a few hours before driving home again? I am nervous about it all.

Neither was i man but I have post vasectomy pain for 7 months and counting. Do youself a favour and cancel the butchery.

Nettle Soup · 18-02-2018 1:50pm

60cent wrote: »

Neither was i man but I have post vasectomy pain for 7 months and counting. Do youself a favour and cancel the butchery.

Jaysus, what went wrong?

60cent · 18-02-2018 2:37pm

Nettle Soup wrote: »

Jaysus, what went wrong?

Nothing man that's the problem. Ultrasound clear,physical exams clear.
I guess I'm one of these 1in 1000 "unlucky" guys. If you read about it it is more like 1 in 10 or 20 that will have long term pain n worry will it ever go away. If I knew there was a 10% chance I might get post vasectomy pain syndrome I certainly would not have done it. Some guys are fine I get that but others like myself are not. Big regret.

mugwumpjism · 19-02-2018 10:57am

My Advice is take it easy for a week, driving back was fine just take it easy, yes there are people who can play football and go mountain biking the day after but all advice says rest up completely for 2-3 days and no strenuous activity for a week...cycling 3 weeks (from any cycling forum I checked).

I was fine then day 3 put up some shelves, allot of bending and squatting etc...got a bleed and hematoma which set me back another month.

All good now though....so don't worry

Nettle Soup · 19-02-2018 12:07pm

60cent wrote: »

Nothing man that's the problem. Ultrasound clear,physical exams clear.
I guess I'm one of these 1in 1000 "unlucky" guys. If you read about it it is more like 1 in 10 or 20 that will have long term pain n worry will it ever go away. If I knew there was a 10% chance I might get post vasectomy pain syndrome I certainly would not have done it. Some guys are fine I get that but others like myself are not. Big regret.

10%? Honestly?

60cent · 19-02-2018 12:19pm

Nettle Soup wrote: »

10%? Honestly?

I believe so yes. Some guys get better after 3 6 or 12 months. Others don't.

harr · 19-02-2018 1:05pm

60cent wrote: »

I believe so yes. Some guys get better after 3 6 or 12 months. Others don't.

There is no way it’s one in 10 that suffer long term pain.

60cent · 19-02-2018 1:25pm

harr wrote: »

There is no way it’s one in 10 that suffer long term pain.

Why?

khaldrogo · 19-02-2018 1:37pm

60cent wrote:

Why?

Because it would be out there in the ether on discussion boards etc........I think I've already commiserated you on your bad luck but you shouldn't be making stats up to try to scare people away from what is a very minor procedure.

EVERY SINGLE MEDICAL PROCEDURE HAS RISKS.

60cent · 19-02-2018 1:43pm

khaldrogo wrote: »

Because it would be out there in the ether on discussion boards etc........I think I've already commiserated you on your bad luck but you shouldn't be making stats up to try to scare people away from what is a very minor procedure.

EVERY SINGLE MEDICAL PROCEDURE HAS RISKS.

Minor procedure? My urologist told me that long term post vas pain in common and that I was far from alone. They cover it up because vasectomies are great money makers.

Nettle Soup · 19-02-2018 2:35pm

60cent wrote: »

Minor procedure? My urologist told me that long term post vas pain in common and that I was far from alone. They cover it up because vasectomies are great money makers.

Is it longterm pain or shortterm pain (0-3 months) generally?

harr · 19-02-2018 2:54pm

60cent wrote: »

Minor procedure? My urologist told me that long term post vas pain in common and that I was far from alone. They cover it up because vasectomies are great money makers.

And how do you suppose they cover it up or stop people talking about it. I personally know 5 or 6 lads who got it done with no problems and the vast majority here on this thread have had no problems, I suppose you think we are all in on the big conspiracy .
As mentioned every procedure has risks and you were unfortunate to have lasting pain but by no means is that the normal outcome.
I was unlucky to have discomfort for a week and even that is abnormal to most men’s experience.
Please stop scaremongering with made up facts and figures

60cent · 19-02-2018 3:06pm

Nettle Soup wrote: »

Is it longterm pain or shortterm pain (0-3 months) generally?

Most common would be up to 3 months. It's just post vasectomy pain syndrome (which is pain longer than 3 months)is under played and alot larger problem. I am meeting my urologist(not the doctor who did the vas)in 2 weeks again. I will be 7 months post vas.

khaldrogo · 19-02-2018 3:46pm

60cent wrote:

Minor procedure? My urologist told me that long term post vas pain in common and that I was far from alone. They cover it up because vasectomies are great money makers.

Yes, minor procedure. As in it requires minimal anesthetic, requires no stitches (mine anyway) and can be done on your lunch break.

I'm sure your doctor is correct. I'm sure there are quite a few others out there but not to the levels you are suggesting.

Like I keep saying, all medical procedures carry risks. The risks were explained to me perfectly and I made an informed(and personally researched) decision.

60cent · 19-02-2018 3:57pm

khaldrogo wrote: »

Yes, minor procedure. As in it requires minimal anesthetic, requires no stitches (mine anyway) and can be done on your lunch break.

I'm sure your doctor is correct. I'm sure there are quite a few others out there but not to the levels you are suggesting.

Like I keep saying, all medical procedures carry risks. The risks were explained to me perfectly and I made an informed(and personally researched) decision.

Good on you man.

60cent · 19-02-2018 10:32pm

harr wrote: »

And how do you suppose they cover it up or stop people talking about it. I personally know 5 or 6 lads who got it done with no problems and the vast majority here on this thread have had no problems, I suppose you think we are all in on the big conspiracy .
As mentioned every procedure has risks and you were unfortunate to have lasting pain but by no means is that the normal outcome.
I was unlucky to have discomfort for a week and even that is abnormal to most men’s experience.
Please stop scaremongering with made up facts and figures

I know 7 lads that got it done. 3 were ok after 2 weeks. Two lads took up to 3 months to get any where near healed and myself and the other dude have pain up to 6 and 7 months and counting.

Dr Brown · 19-02-2018 10:58pm

harr wrote: »

And how do you suppose they cover it up or stop people talking about it.

It's quite easy to cover up.

Generally speaking if men get messed up by the OP they are not going broadcast it.

kunst nugget · 19-02-2018 11:10pm

Dr Brown wrote: »

It's quite easy to cover up.

Generally speaking if men get messed up by the OP they are not going broadcast it.

On an anonymous forum where many people have shared their experiences, you'd think there'd be more than one negative poster if bad reactions were a prevalent issue with the procedure.

Dr Brown · 19-02-2018 11:55pm

kunst nugget wrote: »

On an anonymous forum where many people have shared their experiences, you'd think there'd be more than one negative poster if bad reactions were a prevalent issue with the procedure.

You can argue whether its 1 in 50, 1 in 100, or 1 in 1000 that suffer "post vasectomy syndrome".

But the bottemline is that anyone who gets the OP is playing a form of russian roulette with their health.

kunst nugget · 20-02-2018 2:05am

Dr Brown wrote: »

You can argue whether its 1 in 50, 1 in 100, or 1 in 1000 that suffer "post vasectomy syndrome".

But the bottemline is that anyone who gets the OP is playing a form of russian roulette with their health.

The same could be said of any procedure you have done if you want to be dramatic. Hell, it could be said of walking out your front door.

Read up about what you're getting done. Weigh up the risks and benefits and make an informed decision. There's one poster on here sharing his negative experience with the procedure but the rest of the posters on here have been positive about it and I include myself in that group.

khaldrogo · 20-02-2018 6:08pm

Dr Brown wrote:

But the bottemline is that anyone who gets the OP is playing a form of russian roulette with their health.

You should be a writer for Fair City!!!!

Dramatic much?

khaldrogo · 20-02-2018 6:13pm

Full disclosure,

I'm 10 months post op. I healed quickly and normally.

A couple of times(ejaculate) in the last month(out of 20 ejaculates) I've had very mild pain, like someone flicked my nuts, for maybe 20sec and its gone.

I will take this over another mouth to feed any day. If it gets worse over time I'll just have to deal with it. I can't see myself ever regretting the op.

No contraception is 100% and if we had another kid we'd probably get divorced!!!!

60cent · 20-02-2018 6:33pm

khaldrogo wrote: »

Full disclosure,

I'm 10 months post op. I healed quickly and normally.

A couple of times(ejaculate) in the last month(out of 20 ejaculates) I've had very mild pain, like someone flicked my nuts, for maybe 20sec and its gone.

I will take this over another mouth to feed any day. If it gets worse over time I'll just have to deal with it. I can't see myself ever regretting the op.

No contraception is 100% and if we had another kid we'd probably get divorced!!!!

Yea unfortunately man I have that flicked nut sensation 24/7. Even at night in bed. 7 months post vas. I'm hoping it will go but if not I will either have to go for a reversal or some other surgery. Unfortunately I could make myself worse by doing this also.

RockDaddy · 14-03-2018 12:21pm

So, I am going for the procedure tomorrow!..Looking forward to it, to be honest. Our family is finished and we just don't want to be relying on contraception, especially condoms! Don't see the point in my wife taking all sorts of chemicals. So in I go!

I have seen that most posters have given very positive feedback, with one or two not so positive and a few others who appear to have no idea what a vasectomy actually is

!

I will give some feedback on my experience over the weekend! Happy St Patricks Day!!

mugwumpjism · 14-03-2018 12:25pm

Best of luck, I had a few little complications but I reckon if I had of rested up more they wouldn't of happened and most people seem to have none at all. Procedure is a fine too, once your numb it's grand.

RockDaddy · 20-03-2018 12:24pm

So, here’s my tuppence worth.
I went for the procedure on Thursday. I arrived at 10:20 for a 10:30 appointment. When I arrived I had a form to fill out and then I met the doctor at 10:35.
He ran through the various pros and cons of the procedure with me, what could happen and what to do if it does happen. Advice on possible swelling, inflammation etc. all the basics.
He then gave me a jock strap and asked me to put it on in the toilet, when I returned I pulled my pants to my knees and lay on the bench. This was the only time I felt even a modicum of pain as he checked my testicles prior to the no needle anaesthetic. The anaesthetic was like a pinch, the sound of the click from the instrument makes it feel worse than it is!
Once the anaesthetic had kicked in, he went to work. It was a no scalpel vasectomy. I did not feel, smell or see anything. We were discussing the upcoming 6 Nations game! The whole procedure was over in 10-15 minutes. I pulled up my pants, paid for the procedure, he gave me the info on the sample analysis and I was sitting in my car again at 11:10.

Over the weekend I had no pain, just a dull kind of feeling, you would know you had something done and you would be anxious around the kids!. I took Ibuprofen twice a day for three days just as a precaution to aid inflammation. I only felt pain when I forgot myself and went scratched my balls!!
There is some very slight bruising and slight swelling but no pain. The opening appears to be healing really well! I was concerned that the hardware would be working after, so I had to try it out!! I can feel no difference in sensation, volume or viscosity. All feels fine!

I just have to wait now until June to send in the sample and then it’s flat out after that!
All in all, the whole experience has been very good to date. So hopefully it will stay that way over the coming weeks! I will update if anything changes!

khaldrogo · 20-03-2018 7:18pm

By that description you had Dr McCormick doing it?........

RockDaddy wrote:

So, hereâ€™s my tuppence worth. I went for the procedure on Thursday. I arrived at 10:20 for a 10:30 appointment. When I arrived I had a form to fill out and then I met the doctor at 10:35. He ran through the various pros and cons of the procedure with me, what could happen and what to do if it does happen. Advice on possible swelling, inflammation etc. all the basics. He then gave me a jock strap and asked me to put it on in the toilet, when I returned I pulled my pants to my knees and lay on the bench. This was the only time I felt even a modicum of pain as he checked my testicles prior to the no needle anaesthetic. The anaesthetic was like a pinch, the sound of the click from the instrument makes it feel worse than it is! Once the anaesthetic had kicked in, he went to work. It was a no scalpel vasectomy. I did not feel, smell or see anything. We were discussing the upcoming 6 Nations game! The whole procedure was over in 10-15 minutes. I pulled up my pants, paid for the procedure, he gave me the info on the sample analysis and I was sitting in my car again at 11:10.

RockDaddy · 20-03-2018 10:39pm

khaldrogo wrote: »

By that description you had Dr McCormick doing it?........

You got it in one!!

I didnt think we could name names on here, but yes it was Dr McCormick!

optogirl · 21-03-2018 9:30am

RockDaddy wrote: »

You got it in one!!

I didnt think we could name names on here, but yes it was Dr McCormick!

He's a busy man! Did my husband's too - would like to buy him a pint!

khaldrogo · 21-03-2018 2:36pm

optogirl wrote:

He's a busy man! Did my husband's too - would like to buy him a pint!

He's a gentleman and a consummate professional.

After an unfortunate encounter with a butcher purporting to be doctor not too many miles from dublin, the molesworth clinic was a breath of fresh air(literally as its not above a petrol station!) and well worth the extra few quid.

60cent · 23-03-2018 10:10pm

RockDaddy wrote: »

So, here’s my tuppence worth.
I went for the procedure on Thursday. I arrived at 10:20 for a 10:30 appointment. When I arrived I had a form to fill out and then I met the doctor at 10:35.
He ran through the various pros and cons of the procedure with me, what could happen and what to do if it does happen. Advice on possible swelling, inflammation etc. all the basics.
He then gave me a jock strap and asked me to put it on in the toilet, when I returned I pulled my pants to my knees and lay on the bench. This was the only time I felt even a modicum of pain as he checked my testicles prior to the no needle anaesthetic. The anaesthetic was like a pinch, the sound of the click from the instrument makes it feel worse than it is!
Once the anaesthetic had kicked in, he went to work. It was a no scalpel vasectomy. I did not feel, smell or see anything. We were discussing the upcoming 6 Nations game! The whole procedure was over in 10-15 minutes. I pulled up my pants, paid for the procedure, he gave me the info on the sample analysis and I was sitting in my car again at 11:10.

Over the weekend I had no pain, just a dull kind of feeling, you would know you had something done and you would be anxious around the kids!. I took Ibuprofen twice a day for three days just as a precaution to aid inflammation. I only felt pain when I forgot myself and went scratched my balls!!
There is some very slight bruising and slight swelling but no pain. The opening appears to be healing really well! I was concerned that the hardware would be working after, so I had to try it out!! I can feel no difference in sensation, volume or viscosity. All feels fine!

I just have to wait now until June to send in the sample and then it’s flat out after that!
All in all, the whole experience has been very good to date. So hopefully it will stay that way over the coming weeks! I will update if anything changes!

Good to hear man best of luck. Unfortunately i just cringe when I hear of people going for it now since mine. The no scalpel method seems alot simpler. (i had scalpel)Did your doc mention any potential long term pain as a side effect?I'm 8 months now since mine in limerick and even today I have pain in my right testicle and pain on the both sides of my groin. Going to see urologist next thur again.

peteb2 · 24-03-2018 12:16am

60cent wrote:

Good to hear man best of luck. Unfortunately i just cringe when I hear of people going for it now since mine. The no scalpel method seems alot simpler. (i had scalpel)Did your doc mention any potential long term pain as a side effect?I'm 8 months now since mine in limerick and even today I have pain in my right testicle and pain on the both sides of my groin. Going to see urologist next thur again.

60 have you ever actually posted anywhere else on boards? You can't just come out and be the guy that likes to just keep telling your story.

ANXIOUS · 24-03-2018 12:22am

peteb2 wrote: »

60 have you ever actually posted anywhere else on boards? You can't just come out and be the guy that likes to just keep telling your story.

Im glad he does it, if you read everyone else's post it's like walking in a rose garden.

It's definitely made me think longer and harder about every possibly having it done.

khaldrogo · 24-03-2018 12:27am

ANXIOUS wrote:

It's definitely made me think longer and harder about every possibly having it done.

And that's fair enough but it shouldn't totally put you off.

ANXIOUS · 24-03-2018 12:44am

khaldrogo wrote: »

And that's fair enough but it shouldn't totally put you off.

It's a side that's glossed over, I think having someone with a negative experience available to answer questions is a valuable resource for the forum.

khaldrogo · 24-03-2018 1:56am

ANXIOUS wrote:

It's a side that's glossed over, I think having someone with a negative experience available to answer questions is a valuable resource for the forum.

Absolutely agree but this poster at one point was going a bit Ott...

60cent · 24-03-2018 3:13pm

khaldrogo wrote: »

Absolutely agree but this poster at one point was going a bit Ott...

OTT?. Its the ****ing truth. And also I am on" post vasectomy pain forum " which is a dedicated blog for such things. I'm only warning guys that may not have heard of any issues with this "simple procedure" that **** can happen. Its not all rosie is the garden. If you don't like my opinion or post don't ****ing read them.

RockDaddy · 26-03-2018 8:55am

I think it possibly gives an accurate reflection. The majority of posters on here have a positive experience, only one appears to have an extremely negative one. So hes figures earlier that pain rates are considerably higher look incorrect.

RockDaddy · 26-03-2018 9:07am

Why would you go for the scalpel method, completely outdated?! I drove there and drove home after mine, minimal pain after it. I had a little twinge for the first few ejaculations but that's gone now, it was not remotely painful. To be honest if I had that full time it would still be worth it.

I had researched extensively before having mine, I got it done by one of the few, if not the only doctor in Ireland who specializes in this, its his full time profession! No needle, No scalpel, open ended vasectomy.

I was aware of the various side effects and they do appear to be rare and minimal. Prior to the procedure I sat down with the doctor and he went through them. He advised what to do in different circumstances. He also told me of possible inflammation that may occur at any time or may never occur at all, as all men are different. I had no questions, I was getting it done regardless!

khaldrogo · 26-03-2018 9:47am

RockDaddy wrote:

I had researched extensively before having mine, I got it done by one of the few, if not the only doctor in Ireland who specializes in this, its his full time profession! No needle, No scalpel, open ended vasectomy.

RockDaddy wrote:

I was aware of the various side effects and they do appear to be rare and minimal. Prior to the procedure I sat down with the doctor and he went through them. He advised what to do in different circumstances. He also told me of possible inflammation that may occur at any time or may never occur at all, as all men are different. I had no questions, I was getting it done regardless!

Exactly.

60cent · 26-03-2018 10:06am

RockDaddy wrote: »

Why would you go for the scalpel method, completely outdated?! I drove there and drove home after mine, minimal pain after it. I had a little twinge for the first few ejaculations but that's gone now, it was not remotely painful. To be honest if I had that full time it would still be worth it.

I had researched extensively before having mine, I got it done by one of the few, if not the only doctor in Ireland who specializes in this, its his full time profession! No needle, No scalpel, open ended vasectomy.

I was aware of the various side effects and they do appear to be rare and minimal. Prior to the procedure I sat down with the doctor and he went through them. He advised what to do in different circumstances. He also told me of possible inflammation that may occur at any time or may never occur at all, as all men are different. I had no questions, I was getting it done regardless!

Got my vas done through my GP referral. That's why I went with scalpel. Tried and trusted he said. I also researched side effects but looked like a 1 in 10000 chance. Since I got it done and the more reading iv been doing it seems to be alot more common than that. Look up "post vasectomy pain forum" and you will see loads of guys like me unfortunatly. I know loads of guys that had it done and have no issues. But as I said before it's not much good to me or all the other lads that have constant discomfort for months and months with no answers.

RockDaddy · 26-03-2018 3:38pm

60cent wrote: »

Got my vas done through my GP referral. That's why I went with scalpel. Tried and trusted he said. I also researched side effects but looked like a 1 in 10000 chance. Since I got it done and the more reading iv been doing it seems to be alot more common than that. Look up "post vasectomy pain forum" and you will see loads of guys like me unfortunatly. I know loads of guys that had it done and have no issues. But as I said before it's not much good to me or all the other lads that have constant discomfort for months and months with no answers.

Thats very unfortunate. Do you think it could be something caused by the scalpel procedure more than the actual vasectomy itself?..Could they have cut nerves or other sensitive parts during the procedure?

Was there much of an opening or scar from the scalpel?? I cant even find the location of the no scalpel procedure just over a week later.

60cent · 26-03-2018 3:56pm

RockDaddy wrote: »

Thats very unfortunate. Do you think it could be something caused by the scalpel procedure more than the actual vasectomy itself?..Could they have cut nerves or other sensitive parts during the procedure?

Was there much of an opening or scar from the scalpel?? I cant even find the location of the no scalpel procedure just over a week later.

I don't know man. I can't even see where my scars are either all healed up now. I'm all normal apart the pain lol. I was on this board hoping to maybe hear of someone that a resolution to pvp. My urologist on thur will have some plan for me hopefully.

LegacyUser · 10-04-2018 6:51pm

I'd just like to add something here guys,I'm a 34 years of age and I had a vasectomy last August with Vasectomy Ireland.

Like the vast majority of guys I taught I was going in for simple safe procedure.

It has worked out to be the worst mistake of my entire life,I have been left not able to have sex without pretty. bad pain.

I also have pain all of the time most the time ,I also have developed sciatica like pain of which I went got an MRI scan for which has shown up normal.

I'm terrified beyond belief at this stage,I could go on and on my life has been turned upside down.

I have broke down crying on several occasions and find it hard to keep going only for my family.

Just be aware guys that if something does go wrong expect to find very little help I would advise men considering it to check the NHS website which states 1 in 10 will have some sort of issue mainly minor but some major.Id take condoms any day over this crap.

RockDaddy · 16-04-2018 2:59pm

Be careful wrote: »

I'd just like to add something here guys,I'm a 34 years of age and I had a vasectomy last August with Vasectomy Ireland.

Like the vast majority of guys I taught I was going in for simple safe procedure.

It has worked out to be the worst mistake of my entire life,I have been left not able to have sex without pretty. bad pain.

I also have pain all of the time most the time ,I also have developed sciatica like pain of which I went got an MRI scan for which has shown up normal.

I'm terrified beyond belief at this stage,I could go on and on my life has been turned upside down.

I have broke down crying on several occasions and find it hard to keep going only for my family.

Just be aware guys that if something does go wrong expect to find very little help I would advise men considering it to check the NHS website which states 1 in 10 will have some sort of issue mainly minor but some major.Id take condoms any day over this crap.

Ive never heard of sciatica pain being a result of vasectomy before. Is the pain always in your testicles or do you get it elsewhere?

Now I'm only 5 weeks post procedure. I have never had any pain or sensitivity in my right testicle, my left testicle was a little bit tender and sensitive, especially when you have kids jumping on you!! Also after I ejaculated there was a slight tingling sensation in my left testicle, no pain, more of a pins and needles feeling. But after three weeks that also went away, 5 weeks later, I wouldn't even know I had it done!

I'm aware of the possible swelling or certain issues that may arise after the procedure as your body adjusts, most of this is short term and easily medicated. I would be interested to hear from others who have had this chronic or life changing pain?....I'm still very sceptical to be honest!

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