| ByeByeChrysler |
this is about the only topic we haven't discussed.
How many days is the healing process?
Any bad experiences. |
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| evoge |
Wow, there's ALWAYS something new to talk about!
Not me, but friends did. Their big mistake was trying to "get back in the saddle" in record time.
Just make sure YOU are ok with it, of course. |
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| ByeByeChrysler |
sounds terrifying,
I heard you watch TV the next day with a bag of frozen veggies on your crotch. |
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| rvehock |
| I would not want anyone near my "teabags" with any object sharper than "teeth" :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: |
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| nwaring |
It wasn't bad. In fact if the Doc would of waited just a little bit more for the novocain to kick in I think the next day would of pretty much been normal. I remember the nurses laughing at me because I picked Good Friday to get it done.:D It was about 12 years ago, I don’t know if they have improved on the process or not.
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| 4HICKSMDX |
| Had it done 7 years ago! The 2 shors to the testicals ....ooooch! Sucked big time! Only for the shots though the rest was a breeze. It is really pritty fast and something that isn't that big a deal. My wife gave birth to by 2 boys I felt I could get the V. Less complications for the V than for a Historectomy for her! Really if it is something your ready to do its is in all seriousness not that bad!\\I should get extra points for all this (maybe too much) information:2: |
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| ByeByeChrysler |
Ouch, the initial freezing must hurt.
Seems most guys I know over 40 yrs old, have had it done. |
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| 4HICKSMDX |
| yep! 46 here! I understand ones hesitation. I have no regrets at all! |
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| TheWorm |
| We're still working on #2 so not yet for me. A few of my friends have had it done recently. I heard you need to "clear your pipes" something like a dozen times in 2 weeks after the procedure. So, TheWife will still be intimately involved in the procedure (post-procedure, anyway). I hope it's true and, if it is, too bad we can't have it done more than once! :D |
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| Mando |
| I NEVER want to see ANY smoke coming from my junk!!! :) |
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| mdxxxx |
quote:
Originally posted by rvehock
I would not want anyone near my "teabags" with any object sharper than "teeth" :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
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| catzx6 |
quote:
Originally posted by 4HICKSMDX
My wife gave birth to by 2 boys I felt I could get the V. Less complications for the V than for a Historectomy for her!
Just so you know, it's not a hysterectomy for her, it's a tubal ligation, or usually called "getting her tubes tied."
This procedure was the LEAST I could do - considering she took the pill until we were ready to start a family, then she had the babies! |
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| Pierre |
You could always do what I did and wimp out by having the doc put you under. Went in for a 7 AM procedure and was back home by noon. Only problem was going shopping the next day; should've kept those frozen peas on the boys a day longer.
Within a week, you're asked to bring in a sample for testing. If they give you the "all clear", you're good to go...
No way would I have considered asking my wife to have the big "TL" vs. my having the big "V". This was the least I could do after she'd given birth to our son and daughter.
Made the call 13 years ago (I was 32). Best decision I made, ever. |
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| 4HICKSMDX |
| Well I guess you guys can tell I'm no geneologest(geologest,gynocologest either), nor am I a good speller! Peas!....mine are harry coconuts man!:2: |
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| dbauchat |
It's been 15 years since the having the V.
For me it was no sweat. It was done at an out patient clinic. The doc actually numbed the area with a topical anesthetic before doing the novacaine so even that wasn't bad. Went in at 10 am and got home by 1pm. (note: a friends wife, who got a TL because her hubby wimped, watched our kids during the procedure. When I walked up to the door to get the kids afterwards, she thought that I had wimped at the last moment. When she found out that I was walking around 30 minutes after leaving the clinic, she got really pissed at her husband. I don't think they've had sex since!)
Anyway, it was no big deal. No horror stories about pain or swelling. It went exactly the way the Doc described. Maybe took some Tylenol. I think the toughest part was shaving the area involved prior to the op. (don't ask!)
Have it done on a Friday and sit around and watch football on Saturday & Sunday. You're easily back to work on Monday. No complications after 15 years...
PS - I freaking hate medical **** and go a long way to avoid it, but you really can't compare this minor office surgery to what your wife or significant other would have to endure with a TL.
PS 2 - Don't rush this decision after the birth of your "last" kid. Wait a bit. You don't want to try and "re-connect" as that isn't always successful. But if you're sure that you've got enough kids running around, go for it. It was a great decision for us. |
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| ByeByeChrysler |
Guys, me too, I didn't want anyone to mess with the "crown jewels"
But after all the pain the wife went through to have 2 children, it's a small sacrifice to make,
after all, just think of all the enjoyment I'm going to get out of this afterwards.
And if one of the girls from the "Greatest Thong Thread" made me an offer, I wouldn't have to think twice.
I'm scheduled for next month, I'll comment on it afterwards.
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| phins2rt |
Well keep us posted and post pics when you get a chance!! Wait...wrong thread...:D
But seriously, I agree with Pierre. You would have to put me out! I don't think I could be awake for this. |
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| socalJD |
Oh Geezus !!! you mean that 'V' . . . I thought this thread was about taking the plunge with 'V'iagra . . . :eek:
Nope, not for me, although several of my buddies have taken the leap of faith. I have heard that it is a simple outpatient procedure, and like some have said, have the procedure done on friday, relax and watch TV with an ice pack on saturday & sunday, and you're back to work/normal on monday . . . still not my cup of tea. Good luck and may your doctor have a steady hand . . .:D |
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| laborlitigator |
quote:
Originally posted by dbauchat
It's been 15 years since the having the V.
For me it was no sweat. It was done at an out patient clinic. The doc actually numbed the area with a topical anesthetic before doing the novacaine so even that wasn't bad.
I sure hope that was a woman doctor. Otherwise, a man was rubbing stuff on your junk! |
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| hi_yella_1 |
had it done 2 years ago .... best thing i could have done.
was out patient
no complications
fem doc did the proceedure (that was odd trying not to go
full mast while she was working )
it's mostly a sureal experience
i got a week of percocets
went home took em like clock work. doc said take em as needed
for pain... why wait for the pain i said just take em and never
feel anything. had to wait a few days to play with the kids.
laid up on the sofa all weekend and watched football got
served like a king no interuptions.
had to clean out the pipes (there are benefits we got creative)
side effects....
had to shave before i went in... now years later i'm still shaving
cause i can't stand the 7 day itch...
bonus points...
no worries about condoms or pills you have no idea how much a
relief this is for her
anytime anywhere with peace of mind WOW!!!!!
she no longer get's hairballs (hahahahhahahahha)
everytime she sees it bald she is reminded of my sacrifice so she
wouldn't have to go through the TL.... and she appreciates it
i never regret it and like i said i love the perks ;-)
just my 2 cents |
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| frostyra |
Would you believe 33 years ago when our 2nd child was one and healthy. Wouldn't have tried any other way to stop having kids. We searched through three docs until we found one who would do it "my way" -- cut a 1" section out of EACH tube, then tie off each of the 4 remaining ends. Ain't no way that system would fail -- and it hasn't!
The other big V works fine, too :18: |
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| Pauls MDX |
No one is clipping my balls at this point. If they find a way in the future to have a Woman Doctor due the procedure with there tongue I might consider based on the looks of the Doctor!!! I also heard after the procedure you can shoot as far or as much ( I need all the pressure I can get). Not for me at this point in time, only 1 child at this point, but who knows in the future?
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| jswift2000 |
| My dog had it done and that was hard (no punt intended) enough for me. I came into this world with two balls and I will leave the same way. I know people who have had it done and they done regret the decision. |
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| Warzau |
| Nope not yet,but my boys did get hurt or at least one of them did. I was in my pj and turned to get up. I pinched the right one and booooy did that hurt a day later I got a slight infection. Had to take antibiotics in case of infection. All it was a contusion. |
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| catzx6 |
quote:
Originally posted by jswift2000
My dog had it done and that was hard (no punt intended) enough for me. I came into this world with two balls and I will leave the same way. I know people who have had it done and they done regret the decision.
Please don't tell me you think your balls are removed for a vasectomy! I believe you're thinking of castration, and that's a whole 'nother ballgame! If the people you know regret having it done, then apparently they should have waited until they were positive the time was right for them. (Let me guess, they've gotten divorced and now want children with another person.) |
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| Blackura |
quote:
Originally posted by catzx6
castration, and that's a whole 'nother ballgame!
So to speak.... :) |
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| jswift2000 |
quote:
Originally posted by catzx6
Please don't tell me you think your balls are removed for a vasectomy! I believe you're thinking of castration, and that's a whole 'nother ballgame! If the people you know regret having it done, then apparently they should have waited until they were positive the time was right for them. (Let me guess, they've gotten divorced and now want children with another person.)
My bad. I thought they took your balls - OUCH!!! The people I know DO NOT regret having it done. |
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| frostyra |
My best buddy got married later in life than usual (late '30s or early '40s). Neither he not his wife-to-be wanted children, so he got a vasectomy before they got married! It worked just fine for them.
If you're worried about the pain afterward, it's sorta like you got kneed two hours ago, and it lasts for about a week. And make sure you don't jump the gun on having REAL fun until your Doc tells you that there are NO sperm -- better yet, take a look through the microscope yourself. |
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| Pauls MDX |
| After the clipping of your balls, what comes out? How much in quantity? Hows the pressure? I heard you can't produce what you did prior? As far as quantity and pressure shots? |
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| frostyra |
| That's not what's clipped -- just two small-diameter tubes. Quantity and pressure, no change. Stickiness, somewhat less. As Packard automobile ads used to say (more or less): "Ask the man who's had one." |
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| Pauls MDX |
quote:
Originally posted by frostyra
That's not what's clipped -- just two small-diameter tubes. Quantity and pressure, no change. Stickiness, somewhat less. As Packard automobile ads used to say (more or less): "Ask the man who's had one."
I know they don't clip off your balls entirely! Just a small clipping of the tubes and a small cut in your balls. Also curious if the accuracy changes at all??? |
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| TheWorm |
quote:
Originally posted by Pauls MDX
I know they don't clip off your balls entirely! Just a small clipping of the tubes and a small cut in your balls. Also curious if the accuracy changes at all???
OK, I'll bite (pun intended): what kind of target practice are you doing over there, anyway? Quantity and accuracy? LOL. Just stand closer! |
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| catzx6 |
quote:
Originally posted by TheWorm
OK, I'll bite (pun intended): what kind of target practice are you doing over there, anyway? Quantity and accuracy? LOL. Just stand closer!
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| hockeyplayer |
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Originally posted by TheWorm
OK, I'll bite (pun intended): what kind of target practice are you doing over there, anyway? Quantity and accuracy? LOL. Just stand closer!
Thanks for making my day Worm:19: :25: |
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| Pauls MDX |
quote:
Originally posted by TheWorm
OK, I'll bite (pun intended): what kind of target practice are you doing over there, anyway? Quantity and accuracy? LOL. Just stand closer!
While pleasuring myself, I have a couple of posters of certain woman on my wall. It's like darts, I like to hit the "Bulls Eye" every time!!! I guess a type of target practice!! I guess I could reduce my range and go closer, but I like to feel manly and go for the distance!!
P.S. - Just joking for you serious readers! I couldn't resist!!
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| ByeByeChrysler |
Well I survived, It wasn't that big a deal.
We as guys tend to let our imagination run wild, when it come to our balls.
Had it done on Thursday, it took 20 minutes
Spend the rest of the day putting on a bag of frozen peas, in half hour intervals.
Friday felt like someone has a soft gentle squeeze on them, not painful at all.
At first I was scared to go to the bathroom, eventually realizing my balls were
not going to explode.
Today, day 4, the stitches are starting to itch, They will be dissolving on their own.
Balls are a little tender still, good underwear that support them are comforting.
A few more days and then, LET THE GAMES (FUN) BEGIN
maybe I start a poll on BOXERS or BRIEFS |
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| creese |
| interesting thread since I just found out we have # 4 on the way. We have 3 girls now and I think we will stop at 4. |
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| frostyra |
quote:
Originally posted by ByeByeChrysler
A few more days and then, LET THE GAMES (FUN) BEGIN
Not so fast!!! Keep taking in samples until there are no -- that's NONE, ZILCH -- sperms visible in the sample. Then, and only then, should you let the fun begin. (Took me about six weeks.) |
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| ByeByeChrysler |
quote:
Originally posted by creese
interesting thread since I just found out we have # 4 on the way. We have 3 girls now and I think we will stop at 4.
4 WOW :eek:
good luck, I guess you desperately want that BOY. |
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| ByeByeChrysler |
One more point on this topic..... my BIGGEST fear was getting tested.
Would he send me to the washroom with a magazine, on the followup visit and ask me to choke the chicken?
Not at all, took home the sample bottle and dropped it off at the testing lab, later that week....wife was helpful.
note: secretary was too old and she didn't offer a hand |
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| XStatic |
I am sure it is not that bad, but it sure is tough to read this thread without cringing!
I really should get theis done, where do you start looking?
How much should it cost? Are their different types of procedures that I should ask about? Can you drink a case of beer or at least a couple shots of tequila before you go in (I don't generally drink but I just don't know about this one...) |
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| ByeByeChrysler |
My family doctor, who I see once every few years, recommended a Urologist in the same Medical building and setup an appointment with him.
With our Healthcare here in Canada, we don't pay a cent.
Its a 20 minute thing, with a local freezing, he even talks to you throughout the procedure, I guess to make sure you don't pass out.
Really, not as bad as it sounds. I had it done at noon, and went to work the next day. Follow the doctors instruction by putting a bag of frozen corn or peas on your balls that afternoon, and you'll be fine, the incision is as small as a paper cut.
Friends told me to take advantage of the situation and have the wife serve me hand and foot, but I didn't.
You can drink whatever you want, and can also have a lazer procedure which involves no incision. |
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| laborlitigator |
Well, after the birth of our 3rd child, Mrs. LL has asked me to get the big "V" done. I really don't want to get it but I don't want her to go through another surgery for a tubal.
Pierre, I may insist on being knocked out like you. I don't think I can really watch the process for 30 minutes. |
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| one4gatr |
quote:
Originally posted by laborlitigator
Well, after the birth of our 3rd child, Mrs. LL has asked me to get the big "V" done. I really don't want to get it but I don't want her to go through another surgery for a tubal.
Pierre, I may insist on being knocked out like you. I don't think I can really watch the process for 30 minutes.
Ahhh.. dont get knocked out. It really isnt that bad. They will numb you up real good. You take on a greater risk being put under. Get you a magazine or mp3 player close your eyes and you will feel a couple of quick pinches on the boys (similar to getting one caught in a zipper) and after that you wont feel a thing.
Good Luck |
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| MDXanyone |
I had the big V done 27 years ago and it was a piece of cake.
The only thing I missed was not being able to watch. |
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| ByeByeChrysler |
I started this thread 4 years ago....it's a distant memory now.
I was laying down, couldn't see a thing, only the nurse who was holding my hand. :2:
I wish I could have tested it out on her. :D |
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| laborlitigator |
quote:
Originally posted by one4gatr
. . . you will feel a couple of quick pinches on the boys (similar to getting one caught in a zipper) and after that you wont feel a thing.
What do you mean like getting caught in a zipper. That freaking hurts! No way, I've been put out in the past, I don't want to watch this.
Plus I want my vicodin. |
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| one4gatr |
quote:
Originally posted by laborlitigator
What do you mean like getting caught in a zipper. That freaking hurts! No way, I've been put out in the past, I don't want to watch this.
Plus I want my vicodin.
You dont have to watch. Yeah the pinch hurts but only like for 1 second then nothing. If your surgeon is anything like mine he will give you carte blanche on the meds. |
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| buckeye1 |
Had mine done about 10 years ago,my wife
actually watched the procedure.Could not be happier,no mistakes.
One of my best friends is 50 and just found out his wife is pregnant(he has twins my sons age,12) No more buns in the oven for me.LOL |
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| BlueStreak |
quote:
Originally posted by buckeye1
One of my best friends is 50 and just found out his wife is pregnant.LOL
...not sure I could do that. That's 68/69 when the child will graduate!
I was going to but Mrs. took the step instead. |
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| dipersp |
My balls are actually aching hearing all of this!
We just had our first, and plan on trying again in a few years. Our first came a month early by emergency c-section (Everyone was fine, no complications, she's just like me - I want everything my way!)
Anyway, OB told us MOST likely, the next one will need to be c-section as well. We've already discussed it and we've decided IF it's a boy, she'll have the TL done if/when they do the c-section. If it's another girl, she said she's not having it done.
As much as I want a boy, though, we're not having 3 potential girls! |
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| dj-mdx2 |
quote:
Originally posted by dipersp
My balls are actually aching hearing all of this!
As much as I want a boy, though, we're not having 3 potential girls!
Aw, don't say that. You might change your mind when all 3 girls kiss you "Good Night" like mine do. :) And they don't horse around thereby incurring lacerations and fractures like boys do. Barbie and ballet are not exactly my style, and the lack of a video game co-player (they're not interested at all except for bowling on the Wii) do make me think sometimes.
Having said that, I'm not spermatically disabled yet, although a urologist friend has already volunteered to do it on the spot on my dining room table at one party since he had the stuff in his car. Needless to say, I passed on the offer.
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| MDXanyone |
quote:
Originally posted by BlueStreak
I was going to but Mrs. took the step instead.
Is that so that she could have all the FUN or that she just knew that you would never get it done? |
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| grogsuz |
| I had procedure done in 1977 on a Friday at 10 AM,had to be at work at 1 PM,worked til 10 PM,worked the following day 9 to 10 and Sunday 10 to 9.Being a pharmacist means you stand all the time.Now I'm no hero,but I got through it with some discomfort.When guys tell me they take off a week to recover I just have to laugh.What a bunch of wusses. |
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| BlueStreak |
quote:
Originally posted by MDXanyone
Is that so that she could have all the FUN or that she just knew that you would never get it done?
Mrs. BlueStreak is a nurse and her whole side of the family is Dr's and such, so this topic is "discussed" a lot among all of them to see who really would go-thru with it. I told her I'd do it, but I wasn't rushing to the OR to have it done......
We have two daughters and while Mrs. would have liked to have a couple more children, I knew I was destined for all girls, so two keeps us plenty busy. And now that we're into the college thingy, we're definitely not up for round 2. |
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| vapors |
quote:
Originally posted by one4gatr
Ahhh.. dont get knocked out. It really isnt that bad. They will numb you up real good. You take on a greater risk being put under. Get you a magazine or mp3 player close your eyes and you will feel a couple of quick pinches on the boys (similar to getting one caught in a zipper) and after that you wont feel a thing.
Good Luck
I am an anesthesiologist and had my vasectomy done under local 5 years ago. One4gatr is right. . . . .it really isn't that bad. However, there are other options. You could have a spinal or what we call a MAC (monitored anesthesia care) where we just give you IV sedation. Of course, you could always just take 5 or 10 mg of valium about one hour before you go in too (of course you couldn't drive yourself though). Having said that, most outpatient clinics aren't set up for anesthesia. This typically buys you a trip to an outpatient surgery center, which your insurance may not be thrilled about paying for. If you don't have insurance, this will definitely be cost prohibitive.
I had my vasectomy done on a Friday and was back at work the next week with no problems. Saturday was the only "uncomfortable" day. I took a couple of vicodin that day and that was it. the rest of the time, I just took 800 mg of motrin and tried to stay off of my feet as much as possible.
I made a deal with my wife when she was pregnant with our second child. I told her that, if she needed a c-section, they would be right there and could tie her tubes at that time. If she didn't need a c-section, I would go ahead and have a vasecomy. Well, she didn't need a c-section, so I had the vasectomy. I think that is a good way to go.
A BTL for the wife really is potentially more dangerous. Most are done laporoscopically now, which means that one or two holes have to be made in the abdomen, which is then insufflated with CO2. This means that she has to have a breathing tube and raises the possibility of venous air embolism, injuring the bowel when the trochars go in, etc, etc. There is a lot more potential for problems. Of course there is always the post-partum tubal ligation which is done 24-48 hours after delivery. This is advantageous because the uterus is at the level of the umbilicus (belly button) and the tubes are easily accessible from the belly button. A small incision is made and the tubes are pulled out and ligated without the need for laporoscopy. The woman may even have an epidural in from labor, which can be used as an anesthetic.
Hope this information helps. Feel free to ask me any other questions :) |
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| one4gatr |
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Of course, you could always just take 5 or 10 mg of valium about one hour before you go in too
I almost forgot about that. My Urologist gave me the valium also. My wife drove me to and from. I am not sure the valium did much though. But 30 minutes after going into the room your all set.
Mine was done on a Friday like Vapors. Buy some really tight supportive underwear, find a flexible ice pack, then hang out in front of the tv for the weekend with the wife and kids waiting on you hand and foot. Then your all good to go on Monday. You might be able to plan this around March madness (or whatever your favorite is) to keep you preoccupied. |
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| ByeByeChrysler |
| check my comments on page 3....bring you a play by play of the days after too. |
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| ByeByeChrysler |
quote:
Originally posted by laborlitigator
Well, after the birth of our 3rd child, Mrs. LL has asked me to get the big "V" done. I really don't want to get it but I don't want her to go through another surgery for a tubal.
Pierre, I may insist on being knocked out like you. I don't think I can really watch the process for 30 minutes.
LL
did you survive? |
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| brucehallberg |
quote:
Originally posted by ByeByeChrysler
this is about the only topic we haven't discussed.
How many days is the healing process?
Any bad experiences.
(EDIT: I just noticed that the first post was a few years ago. Still, if this info is helpful, I'm leaving the post up --B)
Do some research and find a urologist who does "scalpel-less" vasectomies. I was fortunate enough to find one here in the San Francisco Bay Area (the doc is from Canada, interestingly; I see that you're from/in Canada). Anyway, I kid you not, I walked out of there without even a band-aid. No stitches, no shaving required, no nothing. Looked like a couple of mosquito bites where the work was done. Whole thing was done in 30 minutes. I did it a few years ago, no problems or issues (or babies) since.
The worst part of the whole thing was the injection of the local (in that it hurts a bit while it's being injected), and my guess is that was the main source of the very mild soreness I had for a week or two after.
Plus, when you come home, you can just totally baby it up, get your wife to wait on you hand and foot, bring you some of your favorite libation, the works. Make sure you play it up properly!
If you want to do it in the San Francisco Bay Area, the urologist's name is Patrick Wherry, in San Jose.
Good luck,
Bruce |
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