Vasectomy

[screenman]

The reason I went private for the op, is that the surgeon gauranteed me back to work within a week using the mesh method. Where as the NHS said a minimum of 6 weeks off, being self employed it was a no brainer.

 

[youngoldbloke]

The reason I went private for the op, is that the surgeon gauranteed me back to work within a week using the mesh method. Where as the NHS said a minimum of 6 weeks off, being self employed it was a no brainer.

Assume that was for the hernia? Was that 'keyhole' surgery? I had bilateral hernias repaired (on the NHS) - 'open' surgery, mesh, (the wounds weren't that big anyway) - but I certainly could NOT have been back at work within a week! Never mind about a vasectomy at the same time. (6 weeks is a bit over the top, though - playing very safe). Hope the guarantee holds, and it's not proving too painful .

 

[screenman]

It was done about 12 years or so ago and no problems with it at all (touch wood) Lower right inguinal if I remember correctly. I know for sure at the time the NHS were not doing the mesh method, apart from one Kingston I think who said they only use it when their method does not work.

I was actualy back at work 3 days after op. I cannot recommend the clinic highly enough.

 

[Downward]

Got the Docs next week about this

 

[chillyuk]

I had mine done nearly 40 years ago under a general anesthaetic, free on the NHS.

Everything still works.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Got the Docs next week about this

Had it done 4 weeks ago.
Pretty painless really, no worst than a trip to the dentists.
Following few days were fairly pain-free too, just wear tight underwear and sit/lie for at least 48 hours. My recovery was slowed by an infection, but without that i would have been out and about pretty quick.
Gonna ride the bike tomorrow, would have been sooner but have also had flu!

 

[fossyant]

 

[e-rider]

all you guys having the snip - what's wrong with the wife getting a coil fitted - no surgery involved (10 mins at the GP) and ~100% safe (and easily reversible)

 

[Downward]

all you guys having the snip - what's wrong with the wife getting a coil fitted - no surgery involved (10 mins at the GP) and ~100% safe (and easily reversible)

Depends - One is the copper one which is ok - One is a hormone one. Both not suitable for all women.

 

[Fab Foodie]

all you guys having the snip - what's wrong with the wife getting a coil fitted - no surgery involved (10 mins at the GP) and ~100% safe (and easily reversible)

What's wrong wit the snip?
Mostly painless, 100% effective and not really easily reversible...
The whole idea is about taking control whether YOU want kids again.


I've done enough damage to the gene pool, thanks.

 

[pig on a bike]

One good idea do what i did send the wife instead dident hurt me a bit.

 

[3narf]

I had mine done nearly 40 years ago under a general anesthaetic, free on the NHS.

Everything still works.

That'd be no good for me. I don't want it to work!

The problem is it works too well...

The only thing I'm worried about is having to have time off due to an infection. No work = no money.

Mind you, my job is so easy non-physical, it's unlikely that I'd have to have time off.

 

[Auntie Helen]

all you guys having the snip - what's wrong with the wife getting a coil fitted - no surgery involved (10 mins at the GP) and ~100% safe (and easily reversible)

Not 100% safe, although the most safe and reliable method of birth control apart from vasectomy or abstinence. They can come out, however, and it's not always noticed.

Depending on the type of coil you have, it may have to be replaced every five years (e.g. the Mirena hormone one). Each replacement is very uncomfortable - I had to have a day in bed after the last one.

I think many women would like the thought that chaps are doing something about birth control for once, rather than the woman having to be the one to fill herself up with drugs/mysterious bits of metalwork.

 

[currystomper]

I was going to say....
if you like taking your exercise laying down, why not get a recumbent......

No - not a good idea??


Well get a recumbent anyway 'cause it'll be easier to ride after the op!!


CS

 

[MrGrumpy]

had mine done 3yrs ago was the most surreal experience lying on the slab with my hee haws oot, you don`t half get self concious

Anyway the ops was not exactly painless, hence half way through they gave me another couple of jabs, then all I felt was them pulling my legs up lol. I know what if feels like to be frog in a biology class

. After this I thought I`ll be fine but nope, got an infection and well the under carriage swelled up which was impressive in itself lol, but not the pain or the bruising ! Was out on the bike about week and half later.