vasectomy

Day 4:

Ended up doing 20 min walk, luas and bus ride, the motion of both caused odd twinge sensation, couldn't really call it painful.

No bruising or swelling. Wound (or whatever its called) has scabbed over and seems ok, presume risk of infection is gone.

If this keeps up I intend to hit the gym on Friday!

I wont post again unless something negative occurs...leave you lads discuss the theory of getting it done .

Jude13 wrote:

You're mistaken there, it was a general comment, apologies if you felt upset.

Not even a little bit

Jude13 wrote:

Great point by the other poster in relation to the fact that it's a logical assumption that people are more likely to post a about a bad experience rather than a good one, maybe boards is an exception.

I made that point first.

Jude13 wrote:

I was hoping to use this thread to discuss the possibilities of, and experience of bad procedures to help with my decision, clearly this is not possible here without emotional reactions.

Absolutely zero 'emotional' reaction from me.

Over the weekend I had made the decision to go ahead and make the call for an appointment but after reading the above and watching that vid it is now turning me off again

You have to consider that negative reports are going to be significantly over-represented on the Internet. The significant majority with straightforward pain-free cases don't tend to comment on it.

Any Doctor carrying out the procedure is well versed on the risks and in, my experience, will go to considerable lengths to talk you through them.

Not sure there's anyone on this thread coming back months later with reports of pain or to recommend against it.

talla10 wrote: »

Has anyone had any experience with Coole Surgery in Lucan?

I'm booked in for there in 2 weeks. I heard plenty of good feedback but does anyone have any negative feedback that I should be aware of?

Thanks

Bit late for this but I only just saw it. I had mine done there and had no complaints at all. Felt a pinch and the doc said, "Now, you're done". I asked if he meant the he'd finished administering the anaesthetic but he was actually finished. Don't even remember it.

kunst nugget wrote: »

Doc Brown is a character in Back to the Future. The user is most definitely not a doctor...

Dr. Brown also make babies bottles had to ask anyway if he was or not.

RebelButtMunch wrote: »

Bit of a personal attack there, and there seems to be a bit of resistance generally to sentiment that there is a risk involved and a price to pay for at least a certain % of procedures. The statistics seem to be there to prove it through studies. Of course, there's always going to be a study to prove anything unfortunately.

As my son joked yesterday "I'm going to scroll through pages of proof to find the one that justifies my argument"

A personal attack? Nah. If I said something like "for not only believing Andrew Wakefield did nothing wrong, but for pushing the ludicrous pseudoscience that vaccines cause autism, and that people are right to flatly ignore decades of peer reviewed research in favour of emotions, Dr Brown is beyond moronic....." then yeah, that would be a personal attack. I didn't say that though.

I'm simply drawing attention to the posters history of repeatedly pushing his own agenda onto the conversation.... in several threads mind you, where he is often banned amid troll allegations. It's not unfeasible to think he has an ulterior motive, and I'm of the opinion that pretty much everything he says should be taken with a healthy pinch of salt.

I don't think anyone in here though is actually trying to deny the statistics on post vasectomy pain, or complications etc. I honestly went in a little naive, but my doctor laid it all out and gave me the choice. That's why I maintain, you should talk to your doctor and get all the relevant information from them. By all means, listen to what other people say, but you should look at the odds yourself and then decide if you think it's worth the risk. I can't seem find any long term studies on it, but the early statistics show that a vasectomy performed with a laser, as opposed to scalpel, is anywhere from 5 to 8 times less likely to suffer follow up complications, less bleeding and less risk of infection.

There are success stories and horror stories out there. All you can do really is take them on board and decide what's best for you.

Ludikrus wrote:

Do pardon my ignorance please, but if no scalpel, no needle how does this gentleman do it? Is it completely by laser? How long is recovery?

I had mine done by him in January.

Anesthetic administered by spray. Then a small nick made and he pulls out the vas deferens and does the snipping and sealing outside before pushing it all back inside.

Takes 15 minutes. Recovery can vary by patient, but I got DART home and after an evening resting on the couch was back to regular activities the following day.

Was back running within a week.

Highly recommend him, as do many others here.

RockDaddy wrote: »

I just thought I would give an little update on my procedure, (my previous posts detail my experience of operation etc.). I am 15 months post-op and I have never had an issue.

I have had no pain or discomfort, apart from the first few weeks post op. It has had absolutely no effect on myself, my libido, ejaculation etc.

The procedure (no scalpel, no needle) was done by Dr John McCormick. He is in the Molesworth Clinic, but he travels to Cork and Galway every month too.

As a matter of interest, how long before you are completely twinge free?

I got mine done 2 weeks ago. Generally ok, but sometimes after a hard day's work (manual job) im still a little achy, nothing too serious, but noticeable none the less?

RockDaddy wrote: »

I cant remember now, but there might have been a a dull ache there for a few weeks, mainly due to swelling. I certainly cant recall any pain.

I do remember getting a pins and needles sensation after ejacualtion for a few weeks, not painful just that sort of sensation/feeling. Personally, I wouldn't worry after only two weeks.

4 weeks post op now, and I have to be honest, I feel 100%.

No twinges or anything.

I wouldnt say I panicked, but I kept reading how you could go back to work the next day and within 3 days light exercise. But it was certainly longer than that for me.

Maybe because I'm in a manual trade it took a little bit longer than what I was reading.

I'd say 2 to 3 weeks to be back to normal completely.

But that you're in bits or anything, you just feel, as you know yourself, like the aftermath of a flick on the balls. But terribly bad, but just annoying.

But perfect now

Jude13 wrote: »

Great reading all this, I am home for four days in August and have booked in for the day I land home. Hope I am not laid up for the four days home. Have 8+ hours flight to enjoy also. Going to McCormick also.

If it is ok to ask, How much would that cost ?

I think it's time I get this done really. I've been thinking about it on and off for the last 2 years or so, but I've decided that at 44 and with a 7 year old son already, I'm quite happy never to have anymore.

I was going to get it done in that place in Clane as its conveniently between work and home, but it seems they've changed doctor? I see mixed comments here in the last few pages.. Anything recent?

Then there's the doctor in Dublin referenced above which would be fine too, but I have a practical question...

Can you drive home afterwards? I wouldn't really have anyone to chauffer me home. I drive an automatic if that makes any difference though. Alternatively, I could bus it but 2 hours on a bus after getting it done doesn't sound like fun.

Thanks for any feedback

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

I think it's time I get this done really. I've been thinking about it on and off for the last 2 years or so, but I've decided that at 44 and with a 7 year old son already, I'm quite happy never to have anymore.

I was going to get it done in that place in Clane as its conveniently between work and home, but it seems they've changed doctor? I see mixed comments here in the last few pages.. Anything recent?

Then there's the doctor in Dublin referenced above which would be fine too, but I have a practical question...

Can you drive home afterwards? I wouldn't really have anyone to chauffer me home. I drive an automatic if that makes any difference though. Alternatively, I could bus it but 2 hours on a bus after getting it done doesn't sound like fun.

Thanks for any feedback

Drove from Cork to Clare after and no issues.

Jesus lads I came in here to ask if there’s tax relief (med expenses) for my upcoming snip. Wish I hadn’t bothered now based on the two posts above!

Jurgen The German wrote: »

Been thinking about getting it done for a while now. Have two beautiful children that I love more than life itself however I don't think they will be having another sibling. People seem to be recommending McCormick in Dublin CC and that's who I'm thinking of going with, I've a couple or questions for those that have had it.

1) is it simply a matter of ringing them and booking an appointment or is there a requirement for a pre-op meeting?

2) how soon could one get an appointment?

3) are you ok to drive directly afterwards?

4) says on the website about shaving ones sac before hand, I trim anyway but never wet shave, would complete hairlessness be required?

I went to McCormick in Dublin. Had it done at the very start of this year.

He was able to give me an appointment within a week or so, but I opted for a longer wait due to Christmas. Pre-op discussion over the phone, and then another one on the day. He was also very responsive to emails with queries.

I queried the shave in advance. Was told "about 2 inches above your penis, whatever’s at the side of your penis and underneath it and the front of your scrotum".

seaniewicklow wrote: »

Can anyone tell me how sore is this procedure? Thinking about getting it done with Dr McCormick but can't get put asleep for it . Anyone who has actually got it done I'd appreciate some feedback

In my opinion, it was as close to painless as you could hope for. There is initially 2 little flicks, very slight, equivalent to maybe gently snapping an elastic band on your wrist. After that, it's a spray on aesthetic, and then you feel absolutely nothing in the way of pain. You might feel some tugging as he takes the tubes out to do the procedure, but no pain.