First off, let's keep this a clean conversation.

Well boys, I've made an appointment for a vasectomy early next month. Wife and I talked it over quite a bit and we're both ready to be done having kids (have two young boys). Due to her physical and mental health that comes along with raising two very active boys, we're done. Our medical deductible has been met for the year, so that works out in my favor. I've heard some horror stories that have me a bit concerned about my appointment, and have heard a couple of stories where everything went just fine. From what I gather, don't exert yourself too much for a few days after the surgery. I plan on wussing out taking a whole week off from work just to avoid doing anything in that time-frame that could prolong the healing process or do damage down the road.

What are your stories, if you're inclined to share? Hoping to put my mind at ease a bit, and maybe pick up a few tips to help things go easier.

Had it done years ago. No problems

Had one yesterday morning, was in and out in 30 minutes. Took some Motrin and layed on the couch watching the hunting public on amazon prime. Had an ice pack on the fellas to keep the swelling down.

As of now, I’m working from home for a few days. But, could probably go in to work as long as I don’t exert myself too much.

Little sore, but just keeping ice on it and not doing too much.

Definitely worth it.

Doc said I could go to work in a few days and resume normal activities in 5-6 days.

Have to give a “sample” at 6 and 8 weeks to make sure everything worked out right.

not bad at all
frozen peas will be your best buddy for a few days after tho

My buddy went fishing the same day he got his. He sat on frozen bag of peas while we fished. No big deal for him.

No big deal. Just don't be in a rush to resume "normal activities"............. don't ask how I know

Yeah, gotta be real careful is what the doctor told me. Don’t need a whoopsie.

Heard one Female Doctor say " Oh, don't worry. It's just CUT , SLICE AND DICE !"

If you get a Chinese Doctor , it's just a quick CHOP !

Had mine on a Thursday and was out Monday morning for the deer opener. The only issue I had was trying to drag out two big ones. Needed a little help.

I was back at work in three days. Would have went sooner but they schedule them here on Friday’s for that reason and it was my weekend off. It was pretty uneventful.

Ask the Doctor if they will do it without any pain meds !!

I "chickened out" for my first appointment, but had it done the next time. Procedure is much easier for a man than for a woman having her tubes tied. My doctor gave me some liquid valium to ease my nervousness. He removed a small section of the tube and it was a piece of cake. I iced my jewels that night and went deer hunting the next day.
With the decision agreed between you and your wife, it is the responsible thing to do.

Anyone hear the story about the Wife having her tubes tied and the Husband getting snipped ?? She still got PREGNANT

Did they DNA test the kid? I've heard a couple stories about guys being snipped only to have a "miracle baby" whos dna did not match dads.

From the news report, the Wife got the Tubes tied 6 Months prior to her getting Pregnant . Apparently, neither Doctor tied it tight enough!!!

They have had chimpanzees that had vasectomies, have their vas deferens grow back together and sire offspring. One chimps vas deferens grew back together twice, allowing him sire offspring after both vasectomies.

Keith

My wife got her tubes tied after out last baby was born because it was free under Obamacare. I was more.than willing to get a vasectomy, but we would have had to pay for it, so I he choice for us was obvious.

First off, when I got there the Dr. asked if it was ok that the new female Dr. come in and observe. Oh Geeze ! First (and ALWAYS BEST) inclination was to say NO, but I figured with what women have to through with male Dr.s, I said okay.


Dr said you will feel a little 'pinch' as he deadened the area. Snip snip, suture, right side done. Not something I would recommend for 'light entertainment' but easily 'do-able' .

THEN the Dr asked the 'new girl' if she wanted to do the left side. Hey ! That wasn't part of the original deal, but not wanting to hurt her feelings, I didn't protest. (Big Mistake.).

I am certain she pulled out enough cord to hook it over my foot so she could work on it, I seriously thought she was trying to pull a lung out while she was there.

The 'heal up' was pretty much as described above, other than the 'emotional trauma'. I guess it makes a good story though. (All true)



Charlie

I've been putting this off because I'm afraid "normal activities" might not be "normal" anymore...I'm afraid of a "new normal" that might not be as good as the "normal." I like huntin' with a loaded gun.

I had a friend that was going through marriage problems. Thought his wife was up to something. Didn't want to get her pregnant in case they ended up getting divorced so he got snipped without her knowledge. With in a year she somehow got pregnant and was adamant it was his.