vasectomy

khaldrogo · 15-01-2019 10:44am

SeeMoreBut wrote:

In Clane is it the hospital or the doctors place on kilcock road for anyone who has had it there?

It's above the petrol station and if he was the last medical doctor left on this planet I would gladly die before letting him anywhere near me.

Best of luck.

harr · 15-01-2019 11:19am

khaldrogo wrote: »

It's above the petrol station and if he was the last medical doctor left on this planet I would gladly die before letting him anywhere near me.

Best of luck.

And why do you say that ? Many lads here have used this particular doctor and haven’t had any problems and this particular doctor has done thousands of Procedures ...
I have used him and various friends of mine have used him with no issues what’s so ever.

SeeMoreBut · 15-01-2019 11:28am

harr wrote: »

And why do you say that ? Many lads here have used this particular doctor and haven’t had any problems and this particular doctor has done thousands of Procedures ...
I have used him and various friends of mine have used him with no issues what’s so ever.

Thanks for replies.

From a bit of googling that the man who does it there has retired and maybe the new person isn't as good.

harr · 15-01-2019 11:34am

SeeMoreBut wrote: »

Thanks for replies.

From a bit of googling that the man who does it there has retired and maybe the new person isn't as good.

Ahh ok , he was quiet old when he did mine a few years back. I would say he was definitely into his 70,s at that stage.
He was very efficient and quick at doing the vasectomy.

khaldrogo · 15-01-2019 11:50am

SeeMoreBut wrote:

From a bit of googling that the man who does it there has retired and maybe the new person isn't as good.

If it's the same man I had a run in with then good riddance!! Hopefully the new guy wasn't trained by the old guy

The Mulk · 15-01-2019 2:27pm

khaldrogo wrote: »

If it's the same man I had a run in with then good riddance!! Hopefully the new guy wasn't trained by the old guy

I had mine done there, youngish guy, ex-Rugby player.
Is he considered the good guy or the bad guy?
I found him good, no scalpel, no needle.

MRJ · 15-01-2019 8:54pm

The Mulk wrote: »

I had mine done there, youngish guy, ex-Rugby player.
Is he considered the good guy or the bad guy?
I found him good, no scalpel, no needle.

I used the same above mentioned Dr about 6 weeks ago and absolutely no complaints whatsoever and would have no problem recommending to anyone.

khaldrogo · 15-01-2019 10:10pm

I am happy to hear that other priiick has gone....

The Mulk · 16-01-2019 7:19am

MRJ wrote: »

I used the same above mentioned Dr about 6 weeks ago and absolutely no complaints whatsoever and would have no problem recommending to anyone.

+1.
The thoughts of having it done were the worst part. Fairly straight forward and a quick recovery.

SeeMoreBut · 31-01-2019 5:37pm

Got it done today

Wasn’t to bad. Like the getting hit in the balls by a ball.

Road-Hog · 02-02-2019 7:06am

SeeMoreBut wrote: »

Got it done today

Wasn’t to bad. Like the getting hit in the balls by a ball.

Any swelling or discoloration of shaft or sac yet.....?

SeeMoreBut · 02-02-2019 8:24am

Road-Hog wrote: »

Any swelling or discoloration of shaft or sac yet.....?

Some bruising around the balls. Pain went after I took some pills and had a sleep

plastic glass · 06-02-2019 7:11pm

Got this done on Saturday. Was doing pretty well until today. Bruising has definitely increased and left ball is particularly sensitive and some pain across the groin just over the shaft. Am fine when sitting down but I’m walking like John Wayne. Hope I’m not one of the unlucky ones that has complications

A2LUE42 · 06-02-2019 7:25pm

plastic glass wrote:

Got this done on Saturday. Was doing pretty well until today. Bruising has definitely increased and left ball is particularly sensitive and some pain across the groin just over the shaft. Am fine when sitting down but Iâ€™m walking like John Wayne. Hope Iâ€™m not one of the unlucky ones that has complications

Hopefully it settles down again. Were you doing anything strenuous?

Ferajacka · 06-02-2019 7:33pm

plastic glass wrote: »

Got this done on Saturday. Was doing pretty well until today. Bruising has definitely increased and left ball is particularly sensitive and some pain across the groin just over the shaft. Am fine when sitting down but I’m walking like John Wayne. Hope I’m not one of the unlucky ones that has complications

When you say bruising increased, do you mean swelling?

plastic glass · 06-02-2019 7:40pm

A2LUE42 wrote: »

Hopefully it settles down again. Were you doing anything strenuous?

Nothing. Lay in bed until yesterday evening. Half picked up/helped one of the kids off their baby seat yesterday but that was it

plastic glass · 06-02-2019 7:42pm

Ferajacka wrote: »

When you say bruising increased, do you mean swelling?

Yeah you could kinda say swollen but definitely bruised. On one side especially. And it has increased since Monday when I took off the bandages as directed.
Bruising is expected though I thought

harr · 06-02-2019 10:23pm

plastic glass wrote: »

Yeah you could kinda say swollen but definitely bruised. On one side especially. And it has increased since Monday when I took off the bandages as directed.
Bruising is expected though I thought

Yeah bruising is normal enough... I had no bruising or pain for the first 3 days them they went fairly purple all of a sudden..and a dull pain for a couple of days. The pain only lasted a couple of days and bruising about a week.

Jude13 · 12-02-2019 9:33am

I've looked at a good few pages on this thread (dont have time to read them all) but havent seen a location/Dr mentioned who would be recommended. I have googled and found http://vasectomyireland.ie/ anyone any experience of them?

I get home to Ireland for a week every few months and am thinking about getting it done when I am home. Say fly in Thursday night, get it done Friday, stay a week and fly out the next friday

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Peckham · 12-02-2019 11:50am

That's John McCormick whose services have been used by a lot of posters in this thread, including myself.

He is highly recommended.

As for your travel suggestion, that seems fine. If you make contact with him I'm sure he'd be happy to talk it through with you.

The other thing to be aware of is that you will need to provide a sample after 3 months to confirm that the procedure was successful. While you post in the sample, I suspect you should be doing so from within Ireland so that it's not delayed in the postal system.

There's no specific time for providing the sample, it just has to be a minimum of 14 weeks after the procedure.

.red. · 12-02-2019 12:39pm

Has anybody sent off a sample a few years later?
Mine was done about 5 years ago but my wife has mentioned that she'd like a test done every 12/18 months. I've always laughed it off but she's mentioned it again so I figured it was probably worth getting done, just for her peace of mind.
The guy who did mine is no longer around so where would I be looking at to send it off? I'd happily drop it in somewhere in cork, or else post it off.

chewed · 12-02-2019 12:45pm

.red. wrote: »

Has anybody sent off a sample a few years later?
Mine was done about 5 years ago but my wife has mentioned that she'd like a test done every 12/18 months. I've always laughed it off but she's mentioned it again so I figured it was probably worth getting done, just for her peace of mind.
The guy who did mine is no longer around so where would I be looking at to send it off? I'd happily drop it in somewhere in cork, or else post it off.

I thought, once it's done...it's done forever! Is there a need to do more tests?

.red. · 12-02-2019 1:18pm

chewed wrote: »

I thought, once it's done...it's done forever! Is there a need to do more tests?

That's what I said.
There have been very rare cases of it happening, supposedly on the internet lol.
I figured if she wants it done then for the sake of €50/60 every few years it'd put her mind at ease.

....... · 12-02-2019 2:30pm

Your GP will be able to organise it for you.

harr · 12-02-2019 6:22pm

.red. wrote: »

Has anybody sent off a sample a few years later?
Mine was done about 5 years ago but my wife has mentioned that she'd like a test done every 12/18 months. I've always laughed it off but she's mentioned it again so I figured it was probably worth getting done, just for her peace of mind.
The guy who did mine is no longer around so where would I be looking at to send it off? I'd happily drop it in somewhere in cork, or else post it off.

I get mine checked in a fertility clinic in clane ... it costs me €50 and I got it checked after a year and will probably will get it done again this year.
It’s 50 quid well spent in my opinion, I know I am probably being overly cautious.
I am sure any clinic would do it for you, I just ring and make an appointment myself and nurse said a lot of lads would get it done. I wait for half an hour and results are ready before I go.

whelzer · 06-03-2019 9:57pm

Getting it done on Friday :eek:

Will post a few updates....

worded · 06-03-2019 10:27pm

whelzer wrote: »

Getting it done on Friday :eek:

Will post a few updates....

Where as a matter of interest ?

fixXxer · 07-03-2019 8:31am

whelzer wrote: »

Getting it done on Friday :eek:

Will post a few updates....

Pics or it didn't happen :pac:

worded · 07-03-2019 9:15am

harr wrote: »

I get mine checked in a fertility clinic in clane ... it costs me €50 and I got it checked after a year and will probably will get it done again this year.
It’s 50 quid well spent in my opinion, I know I am probably being overly cautious.
I am sure any clinic would do it for you, I just ring and make an appointment myself and nurse said a lot of lads would get it done. I wait for half an hour and results are ready before I go.

What are the stats for you going “live” ammo again ?

kunst nugget · 07-03-2019 9:23am

There seems to be a failure rate of about 1 in every 100 within five years of the surgery according to google. I must admit, I didn't realise it was that high...

....... · 07-03-2019 9:26am

kunst nugget wrote: »

There seems to be a failure rate of about 1 in every 100 within five years of the surgery according to google. I must admit, I didn't realise it was that high...

It probably doesnt matter in some cases - for example, if my husbands failed in 5 years its quite likely Id be too old to conceive then anyway so we might not even notice.

oLoonatic · 07-03-2019 9:27am

kunst nugget wrote: »

There seems to be a failure rate of about 1 in every 100 within five years of the surgery according to google. I must admit, I didn't realise it was that high...

Is that after you have 2 samples at zero? they have reattached somehow. have you any links for information of this. I will look into getting this checked in a few years if so.

Dubdude · 07-03-2019 11:06am

Peckham wrote: »

24 hours after the procedure and I feel, well, fine actually. Bit of tightness and a dull pain on left side (where he spent longer working), but nothing too bad.

Have taken a few painkillers, but not as many as I expected I would need to.

Have been reasonably active today too. Not exactly running around, but able to play in the garden with the kids, do light housework etc. All quite gentle!

Probably could have (should have!) milked it for more than this!

So far, so good.

Any more updates? How was the overall procedure? How long did it take to get back to normal? Would you recommend Vasectomy Ireland and Dr. John McCormick?

whelzer · 08-03-2019 5:11pm

fixxxer wrote: »

Pics or it didn't happen :pac:

It happened!

Got it done by this guy https://www.drjohnboyle.ie/

All things considered not too bad - yet. Was in/out of docs in less than an hour.
Lots of chatting before, during and after.

Local anesthetic like getting a tooth done, needed a bit more on left side. Just an odd sensation really...

See how the next few days go.

whelzer · 09-03-2019 12:27pm

Day 2:

All good to be fair, took a few painkillers during the night but all seems ok.

Reckon wearing very tight compression style undies helps.

Easy enough to walk around - odd twinge here and there.

Could probably do light enough jobs around the house but am definitely getting a day or two more of sympathy out of it!

edit: No bruising/swelling to speak of...

Peckham · 09-03-2019 2:03pm

Dubdude wrote:

Any more updates? How was the overall procedure? How long did it take to get back to normal? Would you recommend Vasectomy Ireland and Dr. John McCormick?

Would recommend him with confidence, and have already referred a few friends to him.

I posted a few updates above in the days after the procedure. Was completely normal within a few days, and back running about 10 days later. Could have gone sooner, but played it safe

No issues since (2 months later) apart from the odd twinge on the right side.

whelzer · 10-03-2019 11:27am

Day 3:

Almost 100% normal, no pain, swelling or bruising. Had a shower last night.

Going to stick with the compression pants for a few days. There is a strange feeling when gravity is doing its thing.

Back to work tomorrow - probably wont cycle though;).

Jude13 · 10-03-2019 11:43am

After a quick google and reading up on a few whom the procedure, in Ireland, did not got well I am seriously considering not doing it.

khaldrogo · 10-03-2019 12:01pm

Jude13 wrote:

After a QUICK google and reading up on a FEW whom the procedure, in Ireland, did not got well I am seriously considering not doing it.

There is risk in every medical procedure.......

Jude13 · 10-03-2019 12:04pm

Insightful. I have had numerous surgery's and am aware each time there is a risk, however what is being described in articles/threads such as this have me questioning the risk.

khaldrogo · 10-03-2019 12:13pm

I'd say your QUICK google was insightful too. The bad news stories are always easier to find. Do some proper research. Speak to the doctor. Then decide.
The chances of having an issue are very low.
I did it. No issues. Don't regret it. Should have done it sooner.

oLoonatic · 11-03-2019 12:25pm

Jude13 wrote: »

After a quick google and reading up on a few whom the procedure, in Ireland, did not got well I am seriously considering not doing it.

Are you just looking for an excuse not to get it done?. I put it off for a year but in the end it was the right decision and procedure went well.

Jude13 · 11-03-2019 12:38pm

No, not at all. However, I seem to have pee'd people off by discussing procedures that didn't go to plan. I was hoping to get peoples views on it, however some take anything but positive opinions as a personal slight.

It's also the type of issues, a lot of pain for a prolonged period, not keen on that. Im not a scaredy cat and plan to discuss it with a doctor but wanted to get a lay mans view. I had my shoulder rebuilt, with anchors etc, last April and have pins in leg so I am not afraid of a bit of pain and not stupid enough to think that all procedures have a failure rate.

Im just not sure that I am cool with having pain there for months (not saying its guaranteed but a possibility) and that the regularity of procedures not going to plan being under represented. So I am on here to get a feel about it.

....... · 11-03-2019 12:44pm

Jude13 wrote: »

....and that the regularity of procedures not going to plan being under represented.

Where are you getting this information from?

You wont get any kind of accurate stats on a thread where only some people post.

Jude13 · 11-03-2019 12:52pm

Jude13 wrote: »

Im just not sure that I am cool with having pain there for months (not saying its guaranteed but a possibility) and that the regularity of procedures not going to plan being under represented.

You cunningly forgot to quote the pertinent part in which I stated that "I am just not sure...that the regularity of procedures not going to plan being under represented."

From reviewing people who had written about their experience online in which they have made a statement that the regularity of problem procedures is under represented. I will ask the doctor however I was hoping to get the views of people on here however it seems to be too sensitive a topic, party line is that its all grand.

khaldrogo · 11-03-2019 1:05pm

Jude13 wrote:

No, not at all. However, I seem to have pee'd people off by discussing procedures that didn't go to plan. I was hoping to get peoples views on it, however some take anything but positive opinions as a personal slight.

Obviously directed at me.

It was your suggestion that a 'quick Google search' was enough to put you off that frustrated me.
I knew all about the risks involved prior to my procedure because I researched it extensively. Had I just done a quick Google search I would never have done it.

Whether or not you get it done is of absolutely no consequence to me. I will likely forget I ever interacted with you by next week.

khaldrogo · 11-03-2019 1:11pm

Jude13 wrote:

From reviewing people who had written about their experience online in which they have made a statement that the regularity of problem procedures is under represented. I will ask the doctor however I was hoping to get the views of people on here however it seems to be too sensitive a topic, party line is that its all grand.

As I said already, the horror stories are going to be over represented. Fewer people are likely to report success compared to the number of compliants. As with everything.

chewed · 11-03-2019 1:36pm

khaldrogo wrote: »

As I said already, the horror stories are going to be over represented. Fewer people are likely to report success compared to the number of compliants. As with everything.

That's a great point! People have a morbid fascination with medical procedures that went wrong.

....... · 11-03-2019 2:38pm

Jude13 wrote: »

From reviewing people who had written about their experience online in which they have made a statement that the regularity of problem procedures is under represented.

So your "research" is based on reading negatives from people online when its quite likely that most people who post about it online are only those who had a negative experience?

Thats not research and its not objective. Massively flawed methodology there. No surprise that you would anyone off getting ANYTHING done.

skallywag · 11-03-2019 2:43pm

Two good friends of mine have had it done, one went without a hitch, the other guy had a real bad experience.

Seeing as a population of 2 is not the strongest statistically, my input is probably pretty useless though |-:

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