Vasectomy Questions...

desertdog71 said:
I would recommend something besides what I got.

Basically it went like this.

Incision in the side of the scrotum, reach in with foreceps. Pull out the Vas defrens, cut a section out of it. codderize (sp?) the ends and repeat on the other side. The toss a couple stiches in you and pack you full of gauze. You go home and sit on ice packs for the next week only to realize that you are still in pain. 3 years later I still have pain, so if there are other methods I would say explore those.

And Doc, don't get my wrong, I am not angry with you or the medical profession. I just had a very bad experience and I would hate to see Ian suffer the same as I do.
Click to expand...

Your description of the procedure sounds correct. Ice for a week is not normal nor is chronic pain afterwards. I wonder if the urologist caught a nerve in the suture.

You should be back to normal in 3 days. My experience was certainly that and that is the experience I have had with the many vasectomies I have performed.

Sorry about the bad outcome. Talk to the guy to see what he says.
 
My Flight Surgeon said:
Ian

You know what they call guys who use condoms . . . . . . . . daddy:)

After surgery there is a little pain that some Vicodin and a few beers can fix. The chronic pain and painful ejaculation are extremely uncommon.
Click to expand...


So true, if it weren't for that, I would not have DH around! And as for the procedure, he had no difficulties after they kept him from running out of the room before the deed! LOL!
 
My Flight Surgeon said:
DD

I would ask the urologist what can be done about the painful ejaculations. I just reviewed the literature on vasectomies and did not see any reference to painful ejaculations mentioned.
Click to expand...


Docs that I know say that it is likely that some nerves were cut in the process. The pain originates from the point that is tied off, I have been re-examined and the tie off is too close to the epydidimis, thus irritating the epydidimis.

My alternative is to let another doctor go in and see what can be done to fix it. I admit I am not wanting another surgery after the last one.
 
Survival of the species, Ian!

You know, in the US, sex without the intention of procreation is bad bad bad.
 
Ian J said:
(And if anyone can convince seatclutcher to get a hysterectomy or tubal ligation instead, you could save ol' Ian a bunch of trouble!) :)
Click to expand...

Well.....

If both weren't so invasive, and if hysterectomies didn't involve messed-up hormones, and if a tubal ligation procedure didn't put me at risk of suffering any one of the following complications
  • Possibly longer or heavier menstrual bleeding and more cramping, which may be dependent upon previous bleeding and menstrual cycle patterns, and birth control methods used.
  • Menstrual irregularities and prolonged bleeding. It is not fully understood why there are bleeding disorders, but two theories are:
    • Reduced levels of serum progesterone or
    • Interruption of the blood supply from the uterus to the ovaries due to scar tissue formation.
  • Increased risk of ectopic (tubal) pregnancy. Chances of pregnancy after tubal ligation are about 2.5 in 1,000 women after four years post-surgery. Out of these, approximately one half will result in ectopic pregnancy. Therefore, pregnancies occurring after tubal ligation must be carefully evaluated to determine if they are intrauterine or ectopic pregnancies.
  • Failure to close the tubes that can result in a pregnancy. A round ligament, for example, may be mistaken for the tube. Also, crushed or severed tubes may heal themselves over time and grow back together naturally.
  • In rare cases, premature menopause.
  • Increased need for surgeries to control excessive bleeding.
  • Injuries to other internal organs from cauterization.
and if the risk of death weren't "low" but durn near IMPOSSIBLE, and if it weren't more expensive, and if...


well. I'll just stop there. :bandit:

If all of those things weren't a factor, I'd be on the table like *snap!*
 
Doug Taylor said:
Survival of the species, Ian!

You know, in the US, sex without the intention of procreation is bad bad bad.
Click to expand...

I keep forgetting that!

I keep having all this wonderful sex without making a kid - what am I thinking!?

You and Kristie are *slightly* older - how in the world do you cope? :D
 
That is kinda funny Ian...I am having a consult on the 10th...it's done as a "group" breifing at the base hospital. I thought it's kinda odd, but there is a HUGE military population around these parts so I suppose that is easier. I am hoping that it's the laser deal...I am not a fan of a scalpel being 'round those parts! :panic:
 
GalaxyIFE said:
That is kinda funny Ian...I am having a consult on the 10th...it's done as a "group" breifing at the base hospital. I thought it's kinda odd, but there is a HUGE military population around these parts so I suppose that is easier. I am hoping that it's the laser deal...I am not a fan of a scalpel being 'round those parts! :panic:
Click to expand...

See. I've heard of military operations of this sort going wrong. In other words, I've heard they guys getting this procedure through the military having a kid even after they've shot blanks three times in a row.

I'm on Tricare Prime Remote now, meaning I can go to civilian docs... I'm hoping this will improve my chances of success.
 
so this is reversible right? sounds like lazer is the best! does blue cross/shield cover this?

really painless?
 
Ian J said:
So... painless right?

And what's this I read about "chronic vasectomy pain" after the surgery?

And why do some men still impregnate their wives after "successful" vasectomies?


Inquiring minds (who might be getting a consult tomorrow) want to know!
Click to expand...

Painless, pretty much!

No pain whatsoever!

Because they haven't fully emptied their stuff. You will need to provide samples to be sure.

Several years and no 'Whoops' moments to this point. The running joke is I have any more kids, my wife is moving, because they aren't mine....;)
 
This is the most painful thread in the history of Jetcareers.

Don't be a dummy and come on her tummy! :)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top