vasectomy

Had the procedure done with Dr McCormick last week. Great help in advance in this thread about what to expect, found it all very thorough and very little after effects. I took 4 neurofen in total (2 batches of 2), all on the day of the procedure. There was no pain whatsoever during the procedure, could feel a bit of pulling but that was it. Was slightly uncomfortable just knowing what was going on below but was 100% pain free.

Definitely walking a bit funnier the last few days but not sure whether that is just my mind acting up. Can feel something was done but its not pain or anything, and its fading each day as well. Early days but I am hoping to have no major after effects based on the few days since.

Now to get through 25 ejaculations before the 3 month mark..

Shedite27 wrote: »

Had the chat with the wife over Christmas that we're done with kids, so have started looking into a vasectomy. Didn't realise "no snip" would be an option, sounds like a muchless painful and quicker rehab yeah? Seems a no-brainer really, is there any downside to that option (rather than the old style)?

Also, am I reading right (above) that I can make an appointment, be in and out in an hour with the whole job done?

How much time should I factor off work (office based)? Back next day job?

Anyone cycled after the procedure? Painful for a few weeks? Have about a 7k cycle each way to work each day

I took the next day off (worked rom home) but apart from that was ok

Don't cycle though - I walked for half an hour the next day and was purple for weeks - take it easy - feet up for a day or 2 after!

and yeah in and out in less than an hour - the longest part was talking to the doc before he did anything - I was out and my wife thought I had just had a chat with him, but it was all done and dusted!

Hi All, Question to mainly post-vas colleagues here and rather one of sensitive nature (if there are any different here). After getting the "all clear" when having fun time in bed do you go/finish inside? No fears? No doubts? Had mine done in October and waiting for results but somehow I find it hard to stop thinking (worrying is a better word). I have no intention to offend anyone, please. All the best to you All!

Shedite27 wrote: »

ISn't that the whole poit in getting the snip?

Exactly what I was thinking! I'm not sure what the question is about?

Has anyone reached the two milestones recently and submitted their sample for testing? Are the labs still operating? I know they would be different to covid testing labs but would imagine that lab staff in general are in high demand and semen analysis would be secondary to everything going on at the moment.

Dr.Winston O'Boogie wrote: »

I actually emailed Dr John about that very thing the other day, he said we should still send sample off as normal. Mine isn't due until 1st June though, so may be some changes before then.

How was everything for you after the procedure?

Just home after having mine done about an hour ago, i was a nervous wreck outside waiting and inside but there is actually no pain at all.
I couldn't believe it when he said stand up all done, took about 15 min I think, chatted about normal things through it all.
I went to john in vasectomy Ireland, highly recommend him, sound bloke too.

greenspurs wrote: »

would it be ok to ask how much they cost ??

If not ok to post on here , just pm me.

You could be talking from free with a medical card or from €400 to €500 from what I've seen when looking about, vasectomy ireland charge €450 which is where I went.

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

Didn't realise that he was still working during this whole thing. Good to know. I've decided the time has come to stop thinking about it and just get it done. The money I've saved in diesel alone in the last few weeks will cover it

Yes he is still working, it's a phone call for the consultation then you are in and out in no time for the procedure.
Amazed how quick and pain free it was too, even after it, I have felt basically no pain.

mr_fegelien wrote: »

Does anyone know whether I could get this at 22 or would I get turned down by a doctor

It is a pretty serious decision to be making at an early stage in life. Everyone has their own story and their own decision processes, but when I was that age, having come from a broken home and seen the damage it caused, I was certain I didn't want kids. Fast forward a decade or so and being in a relationship which I felt was stable and good enough to bring kids into I now have 2 (and the snip!).
It is a pretty permanent decision, and while possibly reversible, I believe this is only for a while.

Does anyone have any experience of Dr Cheema in Clane? I've been recommended him

rightman wrote: »

Hi All,
Based on your experience how long did it take to hear back after sending a post sample? Any recent results received?
Is it a letter I should expect or how does it work?
I had it done with Dr McCormick in Dublin (so the sample went to Rotunda Hospital).
Cheers,
R

Got mine done a year ago. It was 16 weeks (I think) before they took my sample. It was sent to the UK. I got a text back about 3/4 weeks later saying the procedure was successful followed by a letter the week after

Thanks for your replies.
I've sent mine 3 weeks ago but I'm just thinking now if due to current circumstances it has been even tested...
I'll give it another week or two (it feels longer wait than it actually is ;D).
Cheers

RockDaddy wrote: »

You get 20% back on the MED1

Quick question on this.. I assume the refund is at the end of the tax year yea?