steve nic

me and the missis have been talking about stuff and im thinking of having the snip,ive got one 4year old that i know of(lol)and really dont want anymore rugrats,ive been told the op is a walk in hobble out job done with a laser now??can anyone shead some light on the info!!!

cheers,

dont be squimesh

Dan Gleebits

ask James Bond

Ant

google just threw this up

BBC - Health - Ask the doctor - Vasectomy

judgejules

I think they have progress a little since:

+Doc+

Not much to worry about, you even get a few days off work, cant be bad
Seriously though it really is nothing, the worst bit is the injection which can be described as 'uncomfortable' after that you don't feel anything otherwise you need more general
It can be slightly embarrassing, getting your todger out is never easy, I had three women standing over me and the little one was having a cold day

cster

The procedure is nothing really.
The result is permanent.
Since you partner's fertility is not permanent, does it really make sense for you to undergo the permanent solution?
Are you really sure you don't want any more children and indeed is your partner.
Are you and your partner definately going to stay together for ever?
These are things to consider before going ahead.
I don't know how old you are, but to my mind, one child is not very many.
When my wife and I "talk" (I listen) about things, it is usually not because she thinks that everything is fine.

TelBoy

The result should be concidered (sp) permanent, but it can sometimes be reversed.


Squeamish. Definitely.

MattW

I'd rather bag it until nature takes its course for the missus. Thankfully scientists have invented the "Pill" and coupled with the contraception that is marriage, i'm keeping mine intact!

Godspeed Brakes

iTrader: (259)

I had it done 10 years ago , no big deal , was in and out in a couple of hours , played on it a bit though as I was moving house that day so couldn't lug anything about , had a game of golf the next day

room 512

As said before, nothing to it really. Had mine under local (standard is general in my area - Huddersfield). Was ok with it being done, could feel a slight "tugging" sensation while he was doing the job, felt a bit weird really. Was ok with it all until the doc decided to show me what he had removed!! No pain at all afterwards and the stitches weren't visible and dissolved after a week or so. Got a nice slice of toast and a cuppa off the nurse afterwards too!

Got a week off work after though so not all bad!

dunx

iTrader: (3)

If you weren't sure about the number of kids, could you store a "sample " ?

In return for a "donation" maybe ?

Only thinking out loud.

dunx

FlightMan

Had it done on the Saturday afternoon, golf on Sunday, back to work Monday.

Piece of cake.

Devildog

As posted above, no big deal.

Had mine done a couple of years ago. Don't think its a laser though.

Local anasthetic going in is a "**** me" moment, and when they pull the tubes around its slightly nauseating for a lot of people.

You soon get over the embarassment. I was done by a female consultant, assisted by a male consultant (who together formed a fairly effective comedy duo ) and had 3 female student doctors observing. The comedy element made it easier

One stitch each side, self dissolving.

We had moved house between appointment and date of op, but I was fine to drive myself 145 miles home about an hour afterwards.

A few days of taking care and I was good to go. You then need to give two clear samples over a six month period, during which time other methods of contraception are advised.

Downsides? Occasionally it doesn't work (as happened to a friend of mine, who is looking at having to go through the process again. The risk of infection is present as with any invasive procedure.

Upsides? 100% reliability. Condoms can ruin sponteneity (especially if you don't have any) and of course sensitivity, not to mention the risk of failure. The pill isn't 100% and carries health risks, as do other female methods.

Mrs DD is very happy with the results

53

iTrader: (41)

There are alternatives.

Woman becomes first in Britain to have 15-minute sterilisation - Telegraph

We get it free in Essex and I dare say else where in the UK ?

Google Adiana Sterilisation and save your nuts !!!

stilover

Why cant your missus have the coil put in, or have her tubes tied (not burned)?

These are reversible procedures should you both wish to change you minds, or you split up and she wants a kid with someone else.

The snip is usually irreversible, so if you did split up, and meet someone who wanted kids, you're knackered.

Mitchy260

Quite a big decision.

Have you thought clearly that under no circumstance you would ever want another child? What would happen if you and your missus split up and your next partner wanted a child with you? 2nd scenario is not nice, but i have to say, how would you react if something was to happen to your existing child? Would you want another then as a way of coping? How do you know if you are not in that position?

Personally ive never really liked the idea of having an only child, i think every child deserves a brother or sister to bond with. (Im closer to my brother than any other family member for example bar children and wife of course)

Just a different viewpoint, that's all

Jonnys3

And that's why, after 2 gorgeous little daughters it was my wife who had the snip and not me. Although it was probably more to do with the fear of a knife and a mishap with my knackers to be honest.

53

iTrader: (41)

No shame in that mate

J4CKO

iTrader: (1)

I got it done after the third, wasnt that bad apart from the stiches not being the dissolving kind that took a year to be spat out by my body which wasnt pleasant.

When I took my sample afterwards, the lady asked me if it was my first one and I said "No love, have been at it for years", she didnt laugh....

ScoobyDoo555

VERY big decision imho. Had mine done a couple of years ago (after 2 kids and a long-term marriage) The Doctors play an AWFUL lot on if it is the right decision (counseling bit)

Yes, the injection is the painful bit - I had my arms behind my head (lying back), holding onto the top of the bed - I nearly broke the headrest off (I'm quite a strong lad )

Didn't help that Wifey being a nurse was grafted in to help!!! LOL!!

All over in about 20 mins tops. The fear of the unknown was the as worst bit. Hobbled out, and took it easy for a few days. Lots of cocodamol as the trauma pain after wards is an uncomfortable aching rather than anything else.

Was it worth it? YES YES YES YES YES.

Jay m A

iTrader: (2)

Google "chronic testicular pain"

Obviously doesn't happen to everyone, it is mentioned in the leaflet that the doctor will give you when refering you to the specialist.