re: Monthly vasectomy thread

Vasectomy threads are always comedic… lot of shaming too, and so be it


But you came asking for real answers. There was at least one other quality response up above…

Here’s the deal… listen carefully… you want this to go as smoothly and as painlessly as possible. I don’t know what you do for a job, but you’re going to want to minimize your activities as much as possible for minimum 7 days. 10-14 days would be even more ideal. No strenuous activity that first week. Don’t run… don’t jog… don’t lift weights. Keep your jockstrap on with thick padded gauze. Sit back or lie back with your feet up for as much as possible during that first week. Don’t risk it. The ice packs/frozen peas are good and comforting for the first 3-4 days.

I also had a friend with a horror story. He was feeling no pain and had no issues, so he decided it was safe to start jogging again on day 5 (or so he claims). He developed a massive grapefruit size hematoma. Don’t be a hero. Don’t let that happen to you.

Once the procedure is over, you should feel no true pain. The skin stitch site will however be very sensitive. So that’ll serve as a friendly reminder not to overdo it.

frick everyone else in this thread
… Take my advice. Take it easy the first 7-10 days. Don’t risk it. Recovery is quick, but don’t try to jump the gun. And do make sure you follow up 4-6 weeks down the line to make sure your samples are clean.

Good luck. Be well…