How ghastly is a vasectomy?
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Worst thing about it was shaving the 'area' and then the itching as it grew back..
Make sure you follow the post operation advice
I had a bit of a weird mental thing because I couldn't understand where all the sperm was now going despite having read and understood the info but it's all good now
Make sure you follow the post operation advice
I had a bit of a weird mental thing because I couldn't understand where all the sperm was now going despite having read and understood the info but it's all good now
AllyBassman said:
Thanks again guys - I will purchase some Y-fronts today and stock up on pain relief.
Good idea regarding not tidying up the area of interest. I don't want to add itchiness into the mix.
If you don't do it you'll have some bloke doing it for you, which adds to the awkwardness of the affairGood idea regarding not tidying up the area of interest. I don't want to add itchiness into the mix.
Procedure went well,
Rather uncomfortable at first - I think he could tell so said he was administering more local anaesthetic... after that I did not feel a thing!
I naively thought i'd be ok to sit at my desk (at home). Took me all of two seconds to go 'nope' so now i'm sat on the sofa with the computer.
I would probably recommend anyone having this procedure done to book the day off... I don't feel like working to be honest!
Tighty-whiteys on and ice pack firmly pressed up against everything.. happy Friday chaps!
Rather uncomfortable at first - I think he could tell so said he was administering more local anaesthetic... after that I did not feel a thing!
I naively thought i'd be ok to sit at my desk (at home). Took me all of two seconds to go 'nope' so now i'm sat on the sofa with the computer.
I would probably recommend anyone having this procedure done to book the day off... I don't feel like working to be honest!
Tighty-whiteys on and ice pack firmly pressed up against everything.. happy Friday chaps!
Hi all,
Gingerly thinking about this now.
I'm nearly 44, missus is nearly 40. We have one child, a daughter who is 7. We have both agreed no more kids, one because we both feel a bit old for it although I accept there are plenty others older then us, and secondly the cost.
How do I approach getting this done? I assume I go through my gp? I think I last saw him about 10 years ago! Also with Covid still high on the agenda, would it not be seen as wasting NHS money?
Had a brief Google about getting it done privately. Looking at about £500, is this about right?
Thanks
Gingerly thinking about this now.
I'm nearly 44, missus is nearly 40. We have one child, a daughter who is 7. We have both agreed no more kids, one because we both feel a bit old for it although I accept there are plenty others older then us, and secondly the cost.
How do I approach getting this done? I assume I go through my gp? I think I last saw him about 10 years ago! Also with Covid still high on the agenda, would it not be seen as wasting NHS money?
Had a brief Google about getting it done privately. Looking at about £500, is this about right?
Thanks
Go to your GP for referral. I got it done just before Christmas last year. Think it cost around £300.
There were obviously Covid measures. I did find the instructions regarding driving baffling. Apparently I was to wait in my car until the staff came out to see me and tell me to come in. However I was not allowed to drive myself home after the op.
Didn't fancy abandoning my car at the clinic, so got a taxi and just waited in the cold outside the front door.
There were obviously Covid measures. I did find the instructions regarding driving baffling. Apparently I was to wait in my car until the staff came out to see me and tell me to come in. However I was not allowed to drive myself home after the op.
Didn't fancy abandoning my car at the clinic, so got a taxi and just waited in the cold outside the front door.
I have been thoroughly impressed with the NHS - I did get a cancellation, but the GP referral to procedure was only a few weeks.
I had mine on Friday, procedure was quick and I did experience some pain and discomfort but nothing unbearable.
To echo others, it's important to wear tight underwear! Gravity is not your friend.
I feel like I am nearly back to normal, I did have some pain from the keyhole wound and a feeling of being kicked in the nads but it does get better every day.
Counting down the days until I get cycle again and other forms of exercise ;-)
I had mine on Friday, procedure was quick and I did experience some pain and discomfort but nothing unbearable.
To echo others, it's important to wear tight underwear! Gravity is not your friend.
I feel like I am nearly back to normal, I did have some pain from the keyhole wound and a feeling of being kicked in the nads but it does get better every day.
Counting down the days until I get cycle again and other forms of exercise ;-)
RC1807 said:
threadlock said:
AllyBassman said:
Counting down the days shots until I get ... other forms of exercise ;-)
FTFY. As I said above, 30 shots and you're in the clear, apparently. No guarantees from me though! 
ks!mattstr675 said:
Hi all,
Gingerly thinking about this now.
I'm nearly 44, missus is nearly 40. We have one child, a daughter who is 7. We have both agreed no more kids, one because we both feel a bit old for it although I accept there are plenty others older then us, and secondly the cost.
How do I approach getting this done? I assume I go through my gp? I think I last saw him about 10 years ago! Also with Covid still high on the agenda, would it not be seen as wasting NHS money?
Had a brief Google about getting it done privately. Looking at about £500, is this about right?
Thanks
I'd say speak to your GP, if they are anything like mine currently it will be a telephone conversation followed by a referral anyway so I don't see a point of going private unless you are looking to get it done quickly. Gingerly thinking about this now.
I'm nearly 44, missus is nearly 40. We have one child, a daughter who is 7. We have both agreed no more kids, one because we both feel a bit old for it although I accept there are plenty others older then us, and secondly the cost.
How do I approach getting this done? I assume I go through my gp? I think I last saw him about 10 years ago! Also with Covid still high on the agenda, would it not be seen as wasting NHS money?
Had a brief Google about getting it done privately. Looking at about £500, is this about right?
Thanks
I took a bit of extra leave off before the start of Christmas break. Glad I did as I was sore for around a week. Certainly would not have been back at work as quick as some (I'm a construction site manager so on my feet a lot).
I do recall the surgeon commenting my balls were bruising more than others in his experience.
I do recall the surgeon commenting my balls were bruising more than others in his experience.
Jamescrs said:
I'd say speak to your GP, if they are anything like mine currently it will be a telephone conversation followed by a referral anyway so I don't see a point of going private unless you are looking to get it done quickly.
£500 privately is about right - I just happen to live in one of the only areas where its not available on the NHS, so had to pay anyway. GP referral was simple, you really just need to show that you want to do it, are not being coerced, and aren’t treating it as a temporary solution to be reversed later.
Recovery is different for everyone - a mate of mine was on his mountain bike in a fortnight, while I didn’t fancy going for a jog for a solid month.
I had mine one Saturday morning back in 1988 after the birth of my second.
I didn't enjoy the procedure, found it very uncomfortable.
The same day, went to a family wedding but avoided dancing etc.
Monday morning went to work and found out that climbing in and out of Locomotive cabs is a bad idea.
Monday afternoon went home in a lot of pain.
Next morning concluded that a black one is the same size as a white one.
Walking was very painful due to the shock waves every time my feet touched down and so quickly developed a sliding foot mode of transport.
By Thursday decided to slide down to the corner shop.
The normal 1 minute walk took about 10 minutes and included passing the home of one of my Cousins.
He had terminal cancer and had a few mates round.
As I passed, the sound of hysterical laughter filled my ears.
His brother said that that had been the first time he had seen him laughed for quite a few weeks, so a small price to pay on my part.
I didn't enjoy the procedure, found it very uncomfortable.
The same day, went to a family wedding but avoided dancing etc.
Monday morning went to work and found out that climbing in and out of Locomotive cabs is a bad idea.
Monday afternoon went home in a lot of pain.
Next morning concluded that a black one is the same size as a white one.
Walking was very painful due to the shock waves every time my feet touched down and so quickly developed a sliding foot mode of transport.
By Thursday decided to slide down to the corner shop.
The normal 1 minute walk took about 10 minutes and included passing the home of one of my Cousins.
He had terminal cancer and had a few mates round.
As I passed, the sound of hysterical laughter filled my ears.
His brother said that that had been the first time he had seen him laughed for quite a few weeks, so a small price to pay on my part.
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