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irishh_bob

hello everyone , not sure if this is even the right forum for this topic , im seriously considering having a vasectomy and have a few basic questions

1. do you need a referal from your GP in order to arrange to have one

2. how long would you need to take off work following the proceedure

3. how long would you usually be on painkillers or medication following the proceedure

4. how long before everything is back to normal following the proceedure in terms of being able to partake in physical activity and im refering to sport , exercise , even , going for a run

thanks in advance

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Schwanz

60cent wrote: »

Just be careful guys. I think doctors and urologists play down post vasectomy pain syndrome that I have. A pain in the nuts and groin for over 5 months is no fun physically or mentally. Constant kicked in the nuts feeling 24\7. It's surgery at the end of the day.No matter how quick it is. Big regret.

Ah man feel for ya.

They must have made a b**ox of the surgery

60cent

Just be careful guys. I think doctors and urologists play down post vasectomy pain syndrome that I have. A pain in the nuts and groin for over 5 months is no fun physically or mentally. Constant kicked in the nuts feeling 24\7. It's surgery at the end of the day.No matter how quick it is. Big regret.

Jacovs

khaldrogo wrote: »

Why are you going to your GP?

Book a consult in the molesworth clinic. The doctor will explain everything to you, ask if you understand, ask a few questions and ask when you want it done. I had it done at 36 and 2 kids

Was actually in to see him about something else but asked him about that while I was there. Get my money's worth from the visit.
Im at the lower end of 30's.

khaldrogo

Jacovs wrote:

Not a hope of getting it done. I went to see my GP during the week to see about getting it done, im over 30, married with 2 kids and he told me straight away theres no chance anyone would help me.

Why are you going to your GP?

Book a consult in the molesworth clinic. The doctor will explain everything to you, ask if you understand, ask a few questions and ask when you want it done. I had it done at 36 and 2 kids

Jacovs

Not a hope of getting it done.
I went to see my GP during the week to see about getting it done, im over 30, married with 2 kids and he told me straight away theres no chance anyone would help me.

nigel_wilson

How likely is it that a 20yr old guy would be turned down by the doctors for being too young? I actually am doing it even though I'm no longer sexually active (have had 3 girlfriends since I was 17).

I find sex for myself to be quite underwhelming. Feel better having a smoke or drink tbh. Despite that, i just want to be safe and get the snip if possible.

I know even if I'm approved, it won't be for another year and a half because I have little finances. Currently unemployed...but if urologist could agree to it when Ive sorted myself out finance wise then I don't see why not.

khaldrogo

Dubdude wrote:

I have been looking around and the place on molesworth street seems pretty good as it states no needle no scalpel, any of you guys get it done here?

I did after a terrible time at a clinic in clane.

Like night and day between these 2 places.

Zero pain for me during or after (nearly a year)
Over before I knew it. Milked it for a good week!!

.red.

Dubdude wrote: »

I would love to get this done but the FEEAAARRRR of being left in pain, as the guy above said he is still in pain 5 months post op.

There's over 600 posts on this thread and maybe 50/60 people who have posted and got it done, most people have reported very little pain. From what I remember there's one person who's had more that just sore/bruised testicles. Now granted, that poor lad has it bad but the odds of it happening are small.

gizabeer

Dubdude wrote: »

I would love to get this done but the FEEAAARRRR of being left in pain, as the guy above said he is still in pain 5 months post op.

I have been looking around and the place on molesworth street seems pretty good as it states no needle no scalpel, any of you guys get it done here?

Yeah , I got mine done there about 10 weeks ago , I'd recommend it , the Dr who does it was excellent and put me at ease , I had no pain during or after . The whole thing only took 20 mins and I drove home straight after it . TBH if I had of known how easy it was going to be I would have got it done sooner .

[Deleted User]

I would love to get this done but the FEEAAARRRR of being left in pain, as the guy above said he is still in pain 5 months post op.

I have been looking around and the place on molesworth street seems pretty good as it states no needle no scalpel, any of you guys get it done here?

The lips

Thanks very much. All set.

60cent

Zipppy wrote: »

yes..you should feel nothing and be in no pain...

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marklazarcovic

The lips wrote: »

Right lads I'm booked in. Would I be OK to drive home for an hour after the procedure?

I drive after 10 mins of having it done, 7 of the other 9 mins I spent eating a breakfast roll lol..

Knocked one out the next morning just to ease my fears,was tender but nothing at all major.

Glebee

The lips wrote: »

Right lads I'm booked in. Would I be OK to drive home for an hour after the procedure?

You should be ok to drive home, just remember that when you get home pretend your in agony and milk it for all its worth...:)

Zipppy

The lips wrote:

Right lads I'm booked in. Would I be OK to drive home for an hour after the procedure?

yes..you should feel nothing and be in no pain...

The lips

Right lads I'm booked in. Would I be OK to drive home for an hour after the procedure?

60cent

spockety wrote: »

60cent wrote: »

Have you gone back to where you got it done to see if they can help with he pain? What do they tell you?

Yea iv been back twice to doctor who did the vas. Have me antibiotics and anti inflams for 4 weeks to no avail. He advised me to see an urologist and get an ultrasound. Results of ultrasound all clear.
Urologist examined me and found nothing. Said long term pain from vas is common and it will probably go away. It hasn't yet so I'll be going back again when I'm 6months post vas next month.

spockety

60cent wrote: »

Cork Truck Driver wrote: »

Cheers for that,so i take it you would change your mind if you had the chance to do it all over again?

It is good to get an insight into different sides of getting the procedure done.

As i already mentioned, i don't plan on getting it done, now or ever, i merely looked in here after what my father said to me.[/quote

I too was black,blue and swollen for
couple of weeks. Nearly back to normal at 6 weeks. At 9 weeks then more pain arrived and I'm here sitting in fairly uncomfortable pain now 5 months post op. I know guys also that were fine in week or 2. Not me unfortunately.
So answer is no. If I was back again I would not. I don't even know will this pain ever go away. Terrible.

Have you gone back to where you got it done to see if they can help with he pain? What do they tell you?

60cent

Cork Truck Driver wrote: »

Cheers for that,so i take it you would change your mind if you had the chance to do it all over again?

It is good to get an insight into different sides of getting the procedure done.

As i already mentioned, i don't plan on getting it done, now or ever, i merely looked in here after what my father said to me.[/quote

I too was black,blue and swollen for
couple of weeks. Nearly back to normal at 6 weeks. At 9 weeks then more pain arrived and I'm here sitting in fairly uncomfortable pain now 5 months post op. I know guys also that were fine in week or 2. Not me unfortunately.
So answer is no. If I was back again I would not. I don't even know will this pain ever go away. Terrible.

Schwanz

Cork Truck Driver wrote: »

Was it your own personal choice or did the mrs ask you to get it done?

The 2 cases I’m personally aware of the wife asked that it be done.

It was a case of "I've given birth now it's time for you to get sorted"

Didn't mind to be honest but it wasn't my favorite week in this world that's for sure

optogirl

Cork Truck Driver wrote: »

Was it your own personal choice or did the mrs ask you to get it done?

The 2 cases I’m personally aware of the wife asked that it be done.

I think that's fair enough - she can only ask. No doubt the onus has been on her for a long time to prevent pregnancy. I really want some time in my life as an adult where I'm not either pregnant or on hormones to prevent pregnancy. My husband did suggest getting the vasectomy but he would have been aware that I had frustrations with various types of pill, implant, patch etc. I was delighted when he said it & went ahead & did it although I did ask that he consider future situations - I might get run down by a bus and he might meet someone for whom having more kids is a deal breaker. He said no, he definitely doesn't want more kids.

khaldrogo

Cork Truck Driver wrote:

Was it your own personal choice or did the mrs ask you to get it done?

Cork Truck Driver wrote:

The 2 cases Iâ€™m personally aware of the wife asked that it be done.

What does it matter??

I didn't particularly want it done before I had it done but the thought of more feckin kids pushed me to do it. It was no way near as bad as I thought it would be.
You are informed of the risks many times before the procedure. It's a small risk and for me and the few people I know who had it done there were no issues

Hellrazer

It`ll be 4 years in May since I got it done.Absolutely no pain after the initial week or so for me.

boardsuser1

Schwanz wrote: »

Had it myself & had a pain in my b**ox for about a week.

Pipes all now in working order but the truth is at best it was very uncomfortable.

Was it your own personal choice or did the mrs ask you to get it done?

The 2 cases I’m personally aware of the wife asked that it be done.

Schwanz

Had it myself & had a pain in my b**ox for about a week.

Pipes all now in working order but the truth is at best it was very uncomfortable.

Dr Brown

spockety wrote: »

Under pressure to get it done, but I'm getting increasingly freaked by the probability of long term pain.

Seems a higher chance than I originally thought, or is played down on most surgery web sites.

Anyone else in this predicament?

Google "post vasectomy pain syndrome".

There is a small chance you will be messed up for life if you get it done.

boardsuser1

60cent wrote: »

5 months of pain and counting. Yea every day pal.

Cheers for that,so i take it you would change your mind if you had the chance to do it all over again?

It is good to get an insight into different sides of getting the procedure done.

As i already mentioned, i don't plan on getting it done, now or ever, i merely looked in here after what my father said to me.

.red.

I think I've said it here before but I seem to have been less lucky than most when I got done.
Bit of pain during the procedure and I swelled up and was badly bruised afterwards. Took about a week to go down and about another week to be recovered enough to do things other than sit around and get in/out of the car. It was more discomfort than pain tho and the hammock he gave me made a huge difference when I tightened it up.

I honestly think the level of pain might have been a psychological thing, it seemed worse than it was because of where it was.
It was sore, but if it had been my arm or leg I might have taken less painkillers.
Saying that,
If I'd have gotten my results back and it hadn't worked I'd have had no problems doing it again.
Especially a few years later, absolutely no regrets over it.

khaldrogo

No issues whatsoever with me.......the missus is in constant pain though!!!! Badum dish