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  • #302
    ancapailldorcha
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,547 CMod ✭✭✭✭ancapailldorcha


    I'm going to allow this thread to continue as a serious discussion. This is not the place for gifs, one-liners and other nonsense.

    The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the LORD your God.

    Leviticus 19:34



  • #303
    kev1.3s
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,358 ✭✭✭kev1.3s


    Seriously tho you're GP wil set it up for you and whilst I haven't had the balls to have the procedure myself ( pardon the pun ) a good friend has and he described the procedure as quite simple and straight forward with a dull ache like some one had flicked you in the nads for about a week.


  • #304
    helimachoptor
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 21,666 Mod ✭✭✭✭helimachoptor


    I know a few that have got it done, all went fine.

    However one chap i worked with, he had some type of reaction and had balls the the size of grapefruits for over a week, however it worked and he's no more kids..


  • #305
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,688 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    There's a giant thread on it here

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056282040


  • #306
    ancapailldorcha
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,547 CMod ✭✭✭✭ancapailldorcha


    Stheno wrote: »
    There's a giant thread on it here

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056282040

    Thanks Stheno.

    I've merged the threads.

    The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the LORD your God.

    Leviticus 19:34



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  • #307
    .red.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,364 ✭✭✭.red.


    I didnt bother going thru my gp. I figured it was probably gonna cost me €50 just for him to make a phonecall that i could make myself.
    I googled it for cork, rang a few places and booked myself in. Some places wanted a consultation first, others didnt. I had to get my wife to sign a form saying she knew i was doing it and gave her consent. I drove myself in and out. Make sure you have a few ibprofen in the pocket to take on the way home.
    I had very bad pain getting it done. It was horrendous but only lasted 6/7 seconds and i had it maybe 5/6 times. I think it was when he was at the tubes but i zoned out what he was saying and listened to the radio. The doc told me i had very sensitive testicles which for some reason i found funny and the little giggle to myself blocked the pain for another few seconds.
    I had bad swelling and bruising afterwards but very little pain. Just a dull ache. It looked really painfull but it was fine.
    Ive spoken to others about it and they had very little pain getting it done and only a little bruising and swelling afterwards.
    I paid €500 and it included the cost of getting 2 samples tested in a lab. 2 consecutive samples need to be clear before they confirm it worked. I think if anything showed up in a sample i needed to pay for a 3rd, 4rd etc.
    I seem to have been unlucky with my pain but id have no probs getting it done again if it hadnt worked, as bad as it was, it was a very short term pain for a very long term gain.
    Go for it and after its done milk it with the wife. I had mine running round after me helping with cushions and cold packs. If she said anything i told her i was just after open ball surgery and to have some compassion.
    Good luck.


  • #308
    harr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,485 ✭✭✭harr


    No need for GP just ring around and they will give you a time and date,turn up sign forms and snip, in and out in about 30 minutes..a few weeks of discomfort.
    Send in sample a few months down the line get the all clear hopefully if not another sample in another month or two...that's basically it in a nut shell .


  • #309
    blackbird 49
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 411 ✭✭blackbird 49


    As other OP have said there is no need for you to go to your GP, My husband had it done about 14 yrs ago, No internet then to google Gps to did them, there is a doctor where we live who does the procedure, he still does them, paid about 350 pounds, in and out in about 30mins, then you send samples back I think about 2/3 months later, but the Gp will give you all the info


  • #310
    Zipppy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    I'm done 14 weeks this week...doc said to wait 18 before sending sample in...madness....
    Was thinking of sending in now and if not clear (unlikely) I could pay for another....anyone do similar ?


  • #311
    DvB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,478 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Zipppy wrote: »
    I'm done 14 weeks this week...doc said to wait 18 before sending sample in...madness....
    Was thinking of sending in now and if not clear (unlikely) I could pay for another....anyone do similar ?

    I was told 16 weeks, and another at 18 weeks, both samples included in the price of €460 for the full procedure.

    Just over a week now since mine, feeling a lot more comfortable I have to say, can sleep as normal (lying face down) and only really feel anything (slight twinge) if I bend down to pick something up for example, even that's getting easier as the days progress to be fair. Still don't feel exactly 100% as I did before but I suspect it wont be long until I do. Reckon I'll chance starting running again at the weekend & see how I go.
    All in all seems to have gone smoothly enough.... the bruising though.. jaysis:eek: looks like the lads have gone a few rounds with Conor McGregor!
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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  • #312
    beertons
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 23,145 ✭✭✭✭beertons


    Just on the way home from mine. I thought the procedure would have been a lot worse.


  • #313
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    Got mine done 2 years ago. I had the medical card at the time which covered it.

    I just phoned the clinic and made the initial consultation and went back a week later for the procedure.


  • #314
    chewed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,415 ✭✭✭chewed


    Zipppy wrote: »
    I'm done 14 weeks this week...doc said to wait 18 before sending sample in...madness....
    Was thinking of sending in now and if not clear (unlikely) I could pay for another....anyone do similar ?

    Why, what's the rush? You also have to send in 2 samples (I did anyway) just to be sure.


  • #315
    Zipppy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    Only one sample mentioned


  • #316
    beertons
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 23,145 ✭✭✭✭beertons


    Zipppy wrote: »
    Only one sample mentioned

    Check the leaflet again. Mine definitely says 2.


  • #317
    Glebee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,684 ✭✭✭Glebee


    Mine was two samples as well, to be sure to be sure :)

    They ended up misplacing one, so I had to give three:(


  • #318
    Zipppy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    Doc himself said one and only gave me one container and envelope...to be done at 18 weeks

    'Sperm Count
         It is not possible to give a 100% guarantee that the operation has been successful without having a negative sperm count to confirm this.  A reliable method of birth control must be used in the meantime.
         After 18 weeks, collect a sample. Results of this test will be posted. Post these to the address provided. The time between collection and delivery to the laboratory is not critical. Collect the semen by ejaculation directly into the container provided. Do not refrigerate specimen.
         Results this test will be posted to you. In the meantime continue to use a reliable method of birth control. Do not assume that your sperm count has fallen to zero'


  • #319
    harr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,485 ✭✭✭harr


    I was told only one sample as well at 18 weeks ,doc only gave me the one container to post away....should I get another done and what time frame ..I have to send in my first one this week...


  • #320
    Zipppy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    Any ideas how long after posting sample you get results back?


  • #321
    chewed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,415 ✭✭✭chewed


    Zipppy wrote: »
    Any ideas how long after posting sample you get results back?

    I don't remember waiting too long. About a week or 2.


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  • #322
    harr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,485 ✭✭✭harr


    2 weeks for me


  • #323
    Zipppy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    Were ye Clane?


  • #324
    chewed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,415 ✭✭✭chewed


    Zipppy wrote:
    Were ye Clane?

    Yes


  • #325
    Zipppy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    chewed wrote:
    Yes


    Ah...2.5 weeks since I sent sample off but I suppose xmas new year interveened. ..
    Tick tock


  • #326
    Hellrazer
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,731 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hellrazer


    Zipppy wrote: »
    Ah...2.5 weeks since I sent sample off but I suppose xmas new year interveened. ..
    Tick tock

    Nothing worse than waiting on the ticket to ride!!

    Personally I had to send in 2 samples but the second one still showed "traces of genetic material" so I had to send in a 3rd sample for confirmation.

    Third one was completely clear.


  • #327
    harr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,485 ✭✭✭harr


    Hellrazer wrote: »
    Nothing worse than waiting on the ticket to ride!!

    Personally I had to send in 2 samples but the second one still showed "traces of genetic material" so I had to send in a 3rd sample for confirmation.

    Third one was completely clear.
    Was your first one clear, my only sample came back clear ....but unsure I would only trust the one test...GP has said she would send me for another if I really wanted to be sure....I think I will get the second done private in clane.


  • #328
    Zipppy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    harr wrote:
    ....I think I will get the second done private in clane.


    How can you do that?


  • #329
    Hellrazer
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,731 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hellrazer


    harr wrote: »
    Was your first one clear, my only sample came back clear ....but unsure I would only trust the one test...GP has said she would send me for another if I really wanted to be sure....I think I will get the second done private in clane.


    Yep first was clear,second had the traces in it and third came back clear.


  • #330
    harr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,485 ✭✭✭harr


    Zipppy wrote: »
    How can you do that?
    GP said they would refer me to the clinic in clane Hosptial to give a sample, I think it's about 80 euro to get a sample done there.


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  • #331
    _Tombstone_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,006 ✭✭✭_Tombstone_


    German carpenter invents on-off switch he claims will allow men to control sperm flow from testicles


  • #332
    DvB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,478 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    I was told 2 samples were required as a minimum, these were included in the overall price & work out @ €30 each. I was told if either came back positive for sperm a third would be required, if that also came back positive they said the actual procedure itself would be carried out again free of charge... for obvious reasons I'd prefer not to have to go through that again so fingers crossed all will be fine when samples are submitted.

    Have to say was surprised how long it took me to get back to a stage were I felt fully 'normal' & not sensitive, was easily 5 weeks rather than the 2 originally suggested to me. Then again, we all heal differently I suppose.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #333
    Zipppy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    DvB wrote:
    I was told 2 samples were required as a minimum, these were included in the overall price & work out @ €30 each. I was told if either came back positive for sperm a third would be required, if that also came back positive they said the actual procedure itself would be carried out again free of charge... for obvious reasons I'd prefer not to have to go through that again so fingers crossed all will be fine when samples are submitted.


    Clane only give option of one at 18 months ....


  • #334
    Zipppy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    Got the all clear...woohoooo


  • #335
    Zipppy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    Zipppy wrote:
    Got the all clear...woohoooo


    If you're debating get the snip...don't debate go get done...


  • #336
    .red.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,364 ✭✭✭.red.


    Zipppy wrote: »
    Clane only give option of one at 18 months ....
    First up congrats on the all clear.

    Is 18 months right?
    There seems to be a lot of different opinions on testing depending on the doctor! I cant remember exactly but think i had to wait 6 months to be tested. He wanted 2 tests, 2 weeks apart and both had to be clear. It needed to be 2 "consecutive" negative results. If my frst one was clear but the second one positive id have needed to get tested twice more at least. He wouldn't accept 2 negative tests either side of a positive.


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  • #337
    Zipppy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,054 ✭✭✭Zipppy


    .red. wrote:
    Is 18 months right? There seems to be a lot of different opinions on testing depending on the doctor! I cant remember exactly but think i had to wait 6 months to be tested. He wanted 2 tests, 2 weeks apart and both had to be clear. It needed to be 2 "consecutive" negative results. If my frst one was clear but the second one positive id have needed to get tested twice more at least. He wouldn't accept 2 negative tests either side of a positive.


    Ooops 18 WEEKS :)


  • #338
    aomh
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭aomh


    Lads, is this still covered on the medical card?


  • #339
    chewed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,415 ✭✭✭chewed


    aomh wrote: »
    Lads, is this still covered on the medical card?

    not in Clane anyway! Not sure if it's accepted elsewhere though.


  • #340
    _Tombstone_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,006 ✭✭✭_Tombstone_


    aomh wrote: »
    Lads, is this still covered on the medical card?

    Limited Number yup.


  • #341
    aomh
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭aomh


    Wife is putting pressure on, we have 3 kids, she doesn't want anymore. Whats a man to do?


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  • #342
    whineflu
    Registered Users Posts: 108 ✭✭whineflu


    aomh wrote: »
    Wife is putting pressure on, we have 3 kids, she doesn't want anymore. Whats a man to do?

    Do you expect to convince her to have more kids or are you going to go along with her wishes because well you're married?
    If the former then don't . If the latter then do. So go sort that out with the love of your life and then get back to us. :D


  • #343
    OU812
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,071 ✭✭✭OU812


    aomh wrote: »
    Lads, is this still covered on the medical card?
    _Tombstone_ wrote: »
    Limited Number yup.

    Any more information on this?

    Interested in getting it done - three kids - wife says it's my time for some groin pain & stitches, don't even know where to start. Do I get a referral from my doctor?


  • #344
    Hellrazer
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,731 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hellrazer


    OU812 wrote: »
    Any more information on this?

    Interested in getting it done - three kids - wife says it's my time for some groin pain & stitches, don't even know where to start. Do I get a referral from my doctor?

    Its covered in te place in donnybrook on the medical card.
    No need for GP referral.Well there wasn't when I got it done.
    Just a phone call,they send you the info and an application form.
    You also send them off a deposit for the booking which you get back on the day.
    Simple as!!


  • #345
    OU812
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,071 ✭✭✭OU812


    Hellrazer wrote: »
    Its covered in te place in donnybrook on the medical card.
    No need for GP referral.Well there wasn't when I got it done.
    Just a phone call,they send you the info and an application form.
    You also send them off a deposit for the booking which you get back on the day.
    Simple as!!

    Thanks Hellrazer, filed in the booking form online, just have to wait now... (gulp)


  • #346
    OU812
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,071 ✭✭✭OU812


    Got a cancellation & am going in this week. What do I need to know lads? Am I looking at the weekend in bed? Do I have to shave my balls?


  • #347
    harr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,485 ✭✭✭harr


    OU812 wrote: »
    Got a cancellation & am going in this week. What do I need to know lads? Am I looking at the weekend in bed? Do I have to shave my balls?
    No need to shave the balls, I did a quick trim that's all...no need to take to bed ...if you are getting them done on Friday , in front of the tv for the weekend..going by this thread everyone is different ...I had no pain getting them done ...my soreness lasted a bit longer that most it seems but I was back up walking around by the Monday but it took me nearly 3 weeks to get back to jogging and stuff... Mine only went black after I think 5 or 6 days...
    Milk it over the weekend like most of us on here have done...I just used solpadine for the pain but did not need any after day two... Good luck and let us know how you got on ..


  • #348
    OU812
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,071 ✭✭✭OU812


    nobody told me they go black (welp)


  • #349
    mittimitti
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 118 ✭✭mittimitti


    you can be back in the saddle in 5-6 days


  • #350
    harr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,485 ✭✭✭harr


    mittimitti wrote: »
    you can be back in the saddle in 5-6 days

    Be it at a gentle pace ðŸ‘🻠not everyone's goes purple/black depends on how much tugging the doc has to do ...


  • #351
    Hellrazer
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,731 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hellrazer


    harr wrote: »
    I just used solpadine for the pain but did not need any after day two... Good luck and let us know how you got on ..

    Definitely get the codeine based pain killers.
    Best excuse ever when the pharmacist gives you the Spanish inquisition why you need them.

    I didn't feel a thing -- He could have been chopping the lot off for all I knew.But the next day it was like I was kicked full force in the balls and that lasted about 2 weeks in my case.But as I said earlier in the thread I went back to work on the Monday and was lifting things around--I probably shouldn't have for another few days at least.Probably prolonged the pain a bit longer than it should have lasted.


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