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roadcarver · 22 March 2009, 12:42 AM

I know this might be a personal question to some, but here goes. Anybody has had vasectomy? Any horror stories, good stories?

Since the birth of our second child about a month ago, I've been contemplating on getting it snipped. I've been searching on the net about non scalpel and scalpel procedures. Are there pro's and cons?

My wife was going to get her tubes tied but since she was going in for a c-section anyway, but on her research there appears to be hormonal issues tied to this, as for men there doesn't seem to be any.

Comments?

Thanks,

Vernon

ijen0311 · 22 March 2009, 12:45 AM

Hi Vernon.

No personal experience

, but a close friend had it done about a year ago. He was in a bit of pain for about 3-4 days after, but it very happy with the results. He did have the scalpel procedure.
I'm not sure how the non-scapel works

There are hormonal issues related to having the tubes tied, but you are correct, there are not with a vasectomy.

Good luck

GrandDaddy · 22 March 2009, 12:54 AM

Vernon, check your PM.

Lisa · 22 March 2009, 12:54 AM

I will be following this thread with GREAT INTEREST! Tired of being married to a tomcat!

Vernon, I canceled a tubal precisely because I was worried about the hormonal effects. 6 months later, pregnant with Violet. Talk about hormonal effects!

Trurolexer · 22 March 2009, 12:58 AM

I'm planning to do that too. But still considering. Is that hurt?

jdc · 22 March 2009, 12:59 AM

Had it done got an infection, cleared up quickly. Found out some weeks later after tests it had not worked so had to have it done again. Quite simple really

Trurolexer · 22 March 2009, 01:08 AM

OMG!!!
You did that twice...?

GrandDaddy · 22 March 2009, 01:12 AM

If you do exactly what your doctor tells you (i.e., do not forget, neglect, irgnore the ice pack), you will be fine and painless post surgery. Did I say USE THE ICE PACK?

GrandDaddy · 22 March 2009, 01:15 AM

Or, if you're from the Southern part of the United States, you can do this:
Redneck Vasectomy
After their 11th child, an Alabama couple decided that was enough little hillbillies, as they could not afford a larger bed. The husband went to his veterinarian (of course) and told him that he and his cousin-wife didn't want to have any more children and asked what could be done.

The doctor told him that there was a procedure called a vasectomy that could fix the problem, but it was expensive. "A less costly alternative is to go home, get a cherry bomb, (fireworks are legal in Alabama) light it, put it in a beer can, then hold the can up to your ear and count to 10."

The Alabaman said to the doctor, "I may not be the smartest tool in the shed, but I don't see how putting a cherry bomb in a beer can and holding it next to my ear and counting to 10 is going to help me."

"Trust me," said the doctor.

So the man went home, lit a cherry bomb and put it in a beer can. He held the can to his ear and began to count...

"1"
"2"
"3"
"4"
"5"

At which point he paused, placed the beer can between his legs, and resumed counting on his other hand.

Lisa · 22 March 2009, 01:20 AM

Probably goes without saying, but a man contemplating vasectomy would need to be absolutely certain he's done having children under any circumstances. If you ever found yourself in a position to remarry (what if the unthinkable would happen to your spouse? Or divorce?) would you regret your choice?

I think that no matter what life circumstances come about for a woman, she is less likely to change her mind about having kids.

GrandDaddy · 22 March 2009, 01:22 AM

Also, it might not be a good sign if the doctor says: "Ooops my bad" during the procedure.

GrandDaddy · 22 March 2009, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

Probably goes without saying, but a man contemplating vasectomy would need to be absolutely certain he's done having children under any circumstances. If you ever found yourself in a position to remarry (what if the unthinkable would happen to your spouse? Or divorce?) would you regret your choice?

I think that no matter what life circumstances come about for a woman, she is less likely to change her mind about having kids.

It is reversibe (if you're willing to do the procedure again). I have a friend who had it reversed and had two more children.

jdc · 22 March 2009, 01:26 AM

Here is some info
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk:80/fact_sheet...vasectomy.html
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/h..._reversal.html

GrandDaddy · 22 March 2009, 01:30 AM

I had mine done while I was still in the Navy. It was Friday the 13th. I had two juniors working for me named Jasons. They showed up at the hospital after the procedure wearing hockey masks, just like the Friday the 13rh movie. It was hilarious and really kept my mind from the fact that someone just sliced my balls.

BLSampson · 22 March 2009, 01:48 AM

I had mine done in 1987. The doctor stated to come back after 25 ejaculations to ensure the vasectomy worked. Yoohoo...this Friday is number 25.

I actually experienced no pain but the stench of him cauterizing my vas- deferens was nauseating.

roadcarver · 22 March 2009, 02:08 AM

This is why I told my wife not to do it. At first neither of us is going to do it, but I don't want an accident and my number came up

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

I will be following this thread with GREAT INTEREST! Tired of being married to a tomcat!

Vernon, I canceled a tubal precisely because I was worried about the hormonal effects. 6 months later, pregnant with Violet. Talk about hormonal effects!

roadcarver · 22 March 2009, 02:10 AM

I just heard my cousin had an accident and found out his wife was preganant with their 3rd child and he has had a vasectomy done, however I'm not sure when he did it.

I've read consistently that the vas deferens has to be emptied and semen tested to ensure "success".

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLSampson

I had mine done in 1987. The doctor stated to come back after 25 ejaculations to ensure the vasectomy worked. Yoohoo...this Friday is number 25.

I actually experienced no pain but the stench of him cauterizing my vas- deferens was nauseating.

roadcarver · 22 March 2009, 02:11 AM

GD, I sent you an email

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrandDaddy

Vernon, check your PM.

roadcarver · 22 March 2009, 02:13 AM

Thanks Bryan. All of the responses so far has been very encouraging. Like you said, just the thought of something pointy coming close to the boys just makes everything shrivel up!

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLSampson

I had mine done in 1987. The doctor stated to come back after 25 ejaculations to ensure the vasectomy worked. Yoohoo...this Friday is number 25.

I actually experienced no pain but the stench of him cauterizing my vas- deferens was nauseating.

chenx15 · 22 March 2009, 02:14 AM

i think it's beyond hormonal. i think getting snipped will remove the thrill of the game as well and all it's psychological pleasure. knowing that you can do it over and over again without it's real purpose is kind of empty. that's just me

Lisa · 22 March 2009, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrandDaddy

It is reversibe (if you're willing to do the procedure again). I have a friend who had it reversed and had two more children.

Yes, my brother in law had a reversal and it was successful. Still, it's better not to rely too heavily on reversal as an option.

(not to mention: it's expensive to get a reversal - not sure insurance covers it?)

roadcarver · 22 March 2009, 02:16 AM

wow there's risk of the tubes still joining after the procedure... the human body is jus amazing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc

Here is some info
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk:80/fact_sheet...vasectomy.html
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/h..._reversal.html

Lisa · 22 March 2009, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadcarver

Thanks Bryan. All of the responses so far has been very encouraging. Like you said, just the thought of something pointy coming close to the boys just makes everything shrivel up!

Wuss!

(please understand why I'm teasing - as a mom of three I've had all kind of pointy things coming at the dainty bits!

)

jdc · 22 March 2009, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chenx15

i think it's beyond hormonal. i think getting snipped will remove the thrill of the game as well and all it's psychological pleasure. knowing that you can do it over and over again without it's real purpose is kind of empty. that's just me

thats just a load of rubbish

Lisa · 22 March 2009, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc

thats just a load of rubbish

I agree, but you know what? I think my husband feels the same way, and he's a doctor who in all other areas of his life approaches decsions in a completely analytical way. On a visceral level, I understand the thinking. However, it's not a very practical mindset regarding birth control in general. I mean, if you're having sex with a woman who's on the pill, does that diminish the experience?

jdc · 22 March 2009, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

I agree, but you know what? I think my husband feels the same way, and he's a doctor who in all other areas of his life approaches decsions in a completely analytical way. On a visceral level, I understand the thinking. However, it's not a very practical argument for birth control in general. I mean, if you're having sex with a woman who's on the pill, does that dimish the experience?

I can only talk from my own experience and it has not diminished our enjoyment. In some ways it is much more liberating as concerns about birth control are lifted.
Never had sex with a woman while she is on a pill, but I can imagine it could be quite stressful wondering if you would over balance.

You are right though if a woman is on the pill of course the experience would be the same. I think it just illustrates attitudes to sex and contraceptives on the male side. Somehow men think a vascetomy will effect their machoism but many are OK for a woman to have an operation.

chenx15 · 22 March 2009, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc

thats just a load of rubbish

what do i know i'm a single childless dumb

...

Lisa · 22 March 2009, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc

I can only talk from my own experience and it has not diminished our enjoyment. In some ways it is much more liberating as concerns about birth control are lifted.
Never had sex with a woman while she is on a pill, but I can imagine it could be quite stressful wondering if you would over balance.

You are right though if a woman is on the pill of course the experience would be the same. I think it just illustrates attitudes to sex and contraceptives on the male side. Somehow men think a vascetomy will effect their machoism but many are OK for a woman to have an operation.

Well, I suppose if it was a really BIG pill....

And I have to agree - sex with the peace of mind in knowing that it won't result in a baby is by far the preferred way to go! Or in the case of our third, "ignorance was bliss!"

JJ Irani · 22 March 2009, 03:04 AM

Had mine done way back in April 1981 - just a bit of discomfort for a couple of days, that's all.

And the rest, as they say, is vasectomy!!!

Bebot · 22 March 2009, 03:15 AM

My wife and I went to a couple seminar to learn between Vasectomy and Tube tying after our third child. After learning all the procedures and the side effects, I had mine done.

"BEST THING I EVER DID" if you know what I mean.

It's been 15 years and no accident whatsoever. Is just not possible.

22 March 2009, 12:42 AM	#1
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BLSampson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bryan Location: Kansas City, MO Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 930	I had mine done in 1987. The doctor stated to come back after 25 ejaculations to ensure the vasectomy worked. Yoohoo...this Friday is number 25. I actually experienced no pain but the stench of him cauterizing my vas- deferens was nauseating. __________________ Yoboman "People sleep safely in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."

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chenx15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,891	i think it's beyond hormonal. i think getting snipped will remove the thrill of the game as well and all it's psychological pleasure. knowing that you can do it over and over again without it's real purpose is kind of empty. that's just me __________________ 16 GS Titles 16 AMS titles (1 short of Agassi) 23 Consecutive GS semifinals 17/18 of the last GS finals, 237 consecutive weeks #1 5 consecutive wimbledon + 1 = 6 cups 5 consecutive US open 4 Australian open 1 Sweet french open a crown for every achievement The Greatest Of All Time loves Rolex

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JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Had mine done way back in April 1981 - just a bit of discomfort for a couple of days, that's all. And the rest, as they say, is vasectomy!!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

22 March 2009, 12:45 AM	#2
ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	Hi Vernon. No personal experience , but a close friend had it done about a year ago. He was in a bit of pain for about 3-4 days after, but it very happy with the results. He did have the scalpel procedure. I'm not sure how the non-scapel works There are hormonal issues related to having the tubes tied, but you are correct, there are not with a vasectomy. Good luck

22 March 2009, 12:54 AM	#3
GrandDaddy Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 576	Vernon, check your PM.

22 March 2009, 12:54 AM	#4
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	I will be following this thread with GREAT INTEREST! Tired of being married to a tomcat! Vernon, I canceled a tubal precisely because I was worried about the hormonal effects. 6 months later, pregnant with Violet. Talk about hormonal effects!

22 March 2009, 12:58 AM	#5
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	I'm planning to do that too. But still considering. Is that hurt?

22 March 2009, 12:59 AM	#6
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Had it done got an infection, cleared up quickly. Found out some weeks later after tests it had not worked so had to have it done again. Quite simple really

22 March 2009, 01:08 AM	#7
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	OMG!!! You did that twice...?

22 March 2009, 01:12 AM	#8
GrandDaddy Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 576	If you do exactly what your doctor tells you (i.e., do not forget, neglect, irgnore the ice pack), you will be fine and painless post surgery. Did I say USE THE ICE PACK?

22 March 2009, 01:15 AM	#9
GrandDaddy Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 576	Or, if you're from the Southern part of the United States, you can do this: Redneck Vasectomy After their 11th child, an Alabama couple decided that was enough little hillbillies, as they could not afford a larger bed. The husband went to his veterinarian (of course) and told him that he and his cousin-wife didn't want to have any more children and asked what could be done. The doctor told him that there was a procedure called a vasectomy that could fix the problem, but it was expensive. "A less costly alternative is to go home, get a cherry bomb, (fireworks are legal in Alabama) light it, put it in a beer can, then hold the can up to your ear and count to 10." The Alabaman said to the doctor, "I may not be the smartest tool in the shed, but I don't see how putting a cherry bomb in a beer can and holding it next to my ear and counting to 10 is going to help me." "Trust me," said the doctor. So the man went home, lit a cherry bomb and put it in a beer can. He held the can to his ear and began to count... "1" "2" "3" "4" "5" At which point he paused, placed the beer can between his legs, and resumed counting on his other hand.

22 March 2009, 01:20 AM	#10
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Probably goes without saying, but a man contemplating vasectomy would need to be absolutely certain he's done having children under any circumstances. If you ever found yourself in a position to remarry (what if the unthinkable would happen to your spouse? Or divorce?) would you regret your choice? I think that no matter what life circumstances come about for a woman, she is less likely to change her mind about having kids.

22 March 2009, 01:22 AM	#11
GrandDaddy Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 576	Also, it might not be a good sign if the doctor says: "Ooops my bad" during the procedure.

22 March 2009, 01:26 AM	#13
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Here is some info http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk:80/fact_sheet...vasectomy.html http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/h..._reversal.html

22 March 2009, 01:30 AM	#14
GrandDaddy Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 576	I had mine done while I was still in the Navy. It was Friday the 13th. I had two juniors working for me named Jasons. They showed up at the hospital after the procedure wearing hockey masks, just like the Friday the 13rh movie. It was hilarious and really kept my mind from the fact that someone just sliced my balls.

22 March 2009, 03:15 AM	#30
Bebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Emil Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: U macallit Posts: 2,645	My wife and I went to a couple seminar to learn between Vasectomy and Tube tying after our third child. After learning all the procedures and the side effects, I had mine done. "BEST THING I EVER DID" if you know what I mean. It's been 15 years and no accident whatsoever. Is just not possible.

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