Seven Months on since the Vasectomy

So I guess since my vasectomy in November, the general aches and pains are over, but there still needs to be much care when manipulating the area operated on - and intercourse that is as frequent as every day does result in a dull ache for the next 18 or so hours - something that I've not experienced before.

I hope after a year or so that this does pass - as it is not that comfortable but in the longer term it should all be worth it - in the meantime it's still condoms and the rhythm method.  The former is an absolute bore - imagine going for a meal, ordering the meal - then being fed a large portion of cardboard before it's time to eat.  When it comes round to the main course - sans wellington boot it's all a bit of a chore.

The rhythm method is not a bundle of laughs - of course the risk of a 'bonus' pregnancy is always there - and should it happen we'd of course go through with it - despite the huge financial impact and inconvenience, we'd not be able to live with ourselves.  Although not legally viable till, what, 24 weeks, a life is a life - and part of our family.

Okay - that's a lot about me - hoping for a 'negative' result on the sperm front very soon, positive for the all clear.

If you fail, then try again

Another fail on my sperm samples ... a few dead ones found in my 2nd, and 3rd sample.  1st and 4th were clear, but I need two samples without and trace of sperm before I'm given the 'all clear'.

So 5th sample went off a couple of weeks ago and awaiting the results.

Hoping for some better news.

Vasectomy Test Results ...

Well the test results came in from my Vasectomy. The good news is that my first sample was clear of sperm. The not terrible but not great news, is that my second sample was clear of live sperm, but they found a few dead ones.

So it's a couple more test pots for me ... and hopefully the all-clear will come in the next month or so.

A little disappointing as I'm really gagging to lose the rubber.

Waiting for the all clear

It's now been a couple of months since my vasectomy operation - and so that meant submitting a couple of sperm samples over a few weeks to see if I've got the 'all clear'. Hoping that indeed I am now infertile. Condoms take all the spontaneity away, and most of the sensation out of sex. The the rhythm method can be a bit messy (though to be honest that doesn't both me - though it does the washing machine) and there is a small risk of pregnancy with the rhythm method. Pain has pretty much gone - I'd say 95% in normal day to day activities. Can't wait for this all to be over - the anticipation and waiting is quite unbearable.

Two Months After Vasectomy

So two months later after my vasectomy - recovery is going well. The first first of my sperm sample tests is in around 6 weeks or so. In the meantime condoms and the rhythm method have been our birth control of choice. Although by around now I should be sterile - there's still a risk --- and indeed without completing the tests it's not worth the risk. Although everything 'downstairs' still hasn't returned to being entirely comfortable - I can see there's light at the end of the tunnel - and expect in 6 months or so everything to be back to normal.

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Vasectomy Completed!

Had my vasectomy yesterday.

It was fine - wasn't painful at all. No real pain after the operation, or today, the day after. Just walking a little more carefully and a slight ache. Didn't get the best nights sleep but not so bad considering.

After the op I returned to work after and completed my afternoon's tasks - and I'm back at work today also.

Can only that if you are considering having it - go for it.

Just got 4 months to wait before providing two sperm samples to see if the operation was a success - and I'll then be confirmed as sterile.

The surgeon showed me, at my request, the bits he removed - think two lots of 2.5cm long spaghetti - and that's what it looks like.