Getting Snipped

[gogolfing]

So, I've been putting things off for like two years now, and finally went to the doctor today to look into getting a vasectomy I have to go see the specialist on Wednesday, and at that time have to pick a date.

For those of you who have been snipped, how long did you have to take off from golf and other activities (I also play hockey, both in summer and through winter)? Any advice from those of you who have had it done? I'm really not looking forward to it... any advice from some brothers in arms would be helpful Typically, my wife thinks I'm a *****

[immts007]

Oh, dude. Mang..... Comrade .

We are in the same boat, you and I. My wife and I are 42. We have a girl (6) and a boy (just turned 1). We're done making babies. She wants to stop taking the pill badly . She's starting to make these, these, how do you say?.... threats .

Gah. The whole concept, the very idea of vasectomy just is so incredibly unappealing, so viscerally and philosphically upsetting to me. Most of my friends have had it done, and of course rib me about 'cowboying up' but I think they just want me to join them in their misery and eunuchdom.

I know this sounds terrible, but I find my self wanting to keep stalling and hoping that my wife will start having hot-flashes and go through "the change" before I'm forced to go under the knife.

My folks have a condo on Maui. I'm thinking that if the 'procedure' is unavoidable I'll look into having it done there and recuperating on the beach with a few good books and lots of pina coladas.

[chingali]

I'd suggest taking at least 3 or 4 days off work! When I had mine done it was done as simple day surgery, I was done in the morning under local anaesthetic not general as it was the specialists recommendation and I walked out about 30 minutes after the procedure figuring that everything was just fine - which it was for about another 2 hours until the anaesthetic wore off.

The next few days were spent lying on the couch watching TV and wishing for the world to come to a sudden end, it kind of hurt a bit more than I had anticipated to tell you the truth. I had it done on a Friday because I had the weekend off, but I didn't end up going back to work until about the following Wednesday and at that time things were still a bit more "tender" than I would have liked. All up though about a week or so after the procedure everything was fine and back to normal and I have no regrets whatsoever.

My best advice to you is the advice given to me by my doctor when I asked him who he recommended to do the procedure. He told me that there was this person and it would cost this much and he was a new specialist, another person was a bit more expensive and had been around for a while and the third person was very very expensive but all he had done for the past 20 years was vasectomies and that kind of thing. He mentioned to me that it's one thing to get the best price when having your house painted but it's another thing entirely when the person you are paying to complete the job will at some point have a scalpel in one hand and your nuts in the other!

[gogolfing]

Ya, I'm 39 and we're obviously done having more. The thing that pushed me over the edge was the wife went off the pill, so it's either the glove or none!

My brother moved to Colorado this year, but says he is flying back to drive me to the doc just so he can gloat in my misery. You hear the horror stories of guys ending up with balls the size of grapefruits and it just makes me cringe

As for the other post and going with the most expensive, I'm in Canada and they're covered by medical, so it doesn't matter. I can go to a urologist but then it is they phone you the week before and give you a date and I'm the best man at at wedding and September is a very busy time at work for me, or I can go to a GP that has done a million of them (did my own doctor and I trust his opinion) and get to chose my own date.

[Harry Longshanks]

You hear the horror stories of guys ending up with balls the size of grapefruits

I'm pretty sure those would be non-conforming.

[gogolfing]

I'm pretty sure those would be non-conforming.

Ya and they cost you more than $50 a dozen too

[gogolfing]

I'd suggest taking at least 3 or 4 days off work! When I had mine done it was done as simple day surgery, I was done in the morning under local anaesthetic not general as it was the specialists recommendation and I walked out about 30 minutes after the procedure figuring that everything was just fine - which it was for about another 2 hours until the anaesthetic wore off.

That's what I figured. Have it done on a Wednesday before a long weekend and relax for five days. The nurse at the clinic looked at me like I was being a wimp when I suggested this and told me all I would need was a weekend to get over it. I should have asked her how long it took her to get over the last time someone sliced open her sack

[gogolfing]

Oh, dude. Mang.....

Thanks for being there brother

[Shindig]

Be sure to tell us how long it takes you to get back to golf after the operation. If I trusted doctors enough to let them handle it, and if there were doctors who would perform one for a 25-year old with no kids, I would seriously consider it.

While this doesn't help with your question directly, please view it as support from me. I wish you the best of health with regards to this procedure.

[ks8829]

When I first read this heading I though you were talking about ebay and getting snipped out a bid for a product.

This is serious stuff you guys are talking about, my voice is getting higher just thinking about what you are discussing.

I know two couple and their wives had the operations and not the husbands, now think about that. now who wears the pants in the family?

[Harry Longshanks]

When I first read this heading I though you were talking about ebay and getting snipped out a bid for a product.

That's "sniped". But that's what I thought when I read the title too. I just thought he misspelled it.

I had to spoon with myself after I read the whole post.

[iacas]

A friend of mine had it done during hockey season and played a game two days later.

I'll probably have it done this winter (I'm only 30, but we've decided) sometime when I can schedule it.

[joshtpa]

That's "sniped". But that's what I thought when I read the title too. I just thought he misspelled it.

That is adorable. How cuddly....lol

[ChiChiIsMe]

I had it procedure last fall. Sinpped on Friday AM, couch Fri PM - Sun. At range Monday.

[Chief Broom]

A vasectomy is no big deal. Any procedure where they let you drive yourself to and from it is a cake walk. That being said you do want to plan on taking it easy for at least a week after you have it done. I had mine done on a Friday afternoon and stayed in bed and rested for the weekend. I over did it back at work the following week, and while I didn't hurt myself I did experience some pain and swelling. I called my doctor and he told me to use ice in the evenings and sure enough that helped.

My advice is to take it easy for a week and don't be fooled if you're feeling good after a couple of days. Plan on minimizing the time you spend on your feet and limit lifting for at least a full week. Also ice can be your friend. Other than that I say go for it. It sure beats a condom and no little surprises.

[Jeepthrills]

I had it done in November 2006. I planned it based on golf season winding down and basketball season still a month away. I had it done on Fridat afternoon in the doctor's office. Worst part was the initial needle to the twins. After that it was nothing. I walked out in less than 30 minutes. I was on the couch with a bag of frozen peas that evening when we decided to go out to dinner. Dinner lead to a trip to WalMart. I started to get a little sore but nothing too bad. The next day was going to be college football on TV all day culminating with Michigan vs. Ohio State. Shortly before the game we end up going to WalMart again. God only knows why but I was bored and needed to get off the couch. We ran into friends and ended up at thier house for Thai food. I missed most of a classic game where OSU held on to beat the evil Blues. I hate OSU too, but not as much as Michigan. Anyway, Sunday was spent on the couch most of the day with my frozen peas. I spent a little too much time vertical Friday and Saturday. I was back at work on Monday. I run 2 health clubs and do a lot of personal training so my job does require some lifting. I was sore for a few more days but nothing that a few Advil couldn't fix.

More importantly I was back in "action" less than 72 hours after the procedure.

[Palouse]

I'm in the same boat. Both I and my wife's OBGYN are trying to talk her into this . However, she's had three c-sections (the first was an emergency c-section), though, and I think I need to step up to the plate.

[Jeepthrills]

I'm in the same boat. Both I and my wife's OBGYN are trying to talk her into

Seems like an interesting procedure and much less invasive than the traditional. However, I think you may be heading up to the plate. After 3 c-sections it may not be an easy sell.