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Vasectomy and Cycling

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  • November 5, 2013 at 9:21 am #20158
    Gman59c

    As much as I love my kids, any more of them would put me in an early grave. So yesterday I had the op.

    As I sit here downing paracetamol and brufen, pondering over when the frozen peas will be most effective, I am wondering when I’m gonna be able to get back on the bike. The consultant who I met to discuss the op said that he was a cyclist too and said I would be back on the bike after a few days. Yesterday the surgeon said not to even attempt it until two weeks were up as the wound had to heal internally.

    So, two medical professionals, two different opinions, who should I trust?

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  • June 1, 2014 at 7:27 pm #762193
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    notfastenough

    Well it took IVF treatment
    Well it took IVF treatment just to have kids, surely there’s got to be a silver lining in not needing to bother with the snip?!

    June 1, 2014 at 3:54 pm #762191
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    Manchestercyclist

    I got mine done at thirty!
    I
    I got mine done at thirty!

    I was warning not to cycle for a month but was fine within three days. However a colleagueof mine aaggravated his and now has persistent pain. Perhaps It’s wise to take up swimming for a short while, better safe than sorry

    June 1, 2014 at 1:46 pm #762189
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    keirik

    Id say its less about if you
    Id say its less about if you can cause a problem by cycling, and more a question of how much more might it hurt and how much extra damage might there be if you crash.

    June 1, 2014 at 4:07 am #762187
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    gmrza

    I had mine done on Friday.
    I had mine done on Friday. The urologist I used prefers to do it under general anaesthetic, because it is best for the anxiety. I had no arguments with that.

    The biggest issue to date was the anxiety before the procedure. I started feeling a bit of an aching feeling about half an hour after I came round and the nurse suggested I take some paracetamol, which I did. In all, I’ve taken 4 paracetamol tablets so far. I’m still applying the ice, but feel quite comfortable.

    Right now, the worst thing is the cabin fever, as I have spent the entire weekend since Friday afternoon on the couch.

    I’ve been wearing bib knicks under my clothes since leaving the hospital to provide extra support. So far, very limited swelling, almost no pain. As I am going it is going to take a supreme act of willpower to stay off the bike until Thursday, which is what I had planned before the procedure as the earliest time for getting back on the bike. – I planned the procedure for the 2nd last day of Autumn, so that I could enjoy all the warm weather on the bike. At this stage, I need a rest anyhow!

    November 15, 2013 at 11:05 am #762185
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    HarryTrauts

    Like @richdirector said, it
    Like @richdirector said, it depends on what it’s like for you. Some people here were up and back in the saddle after a few days while others took their time. For me, it was a good couple of weeks before I could even think about getting on a bike. Walking up and down stairs was a challenge!

    Don’t rush it. Listen to your body, there is no prize for wrecking you spuds in pursuit of cycling fitness. Give them plenty of gentle support – don’t wear boxers – but I wouldn’t recommend squishing them in cycling tights.

    Finally, I’m not a doctor but I don’t think any one would recommend taking your own stitches out. Madness!

    November 11, 2013 at 5:59 pm #762183
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    Gman59c

    To update…. no way I could
    To update…. no way I could have got back in the saddle after a week. Starting to feel normal now but I’m gonna give it the full two weeks, don’t want to risk any more unnecessary pain.

    November 11, 2013 at 5:10 pm #762181
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    joemmo

    considering this at the
    considering this at the moment, sounds like a winter operation when it’s less tempting outside.

    November 11, 2013 at 11:19 am #762179
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    jason.timothy.jones

    I would wait until the
    I would wait until the bruising/swelling and pain has gone away for a few days before you ride, a little pot hole or stone could become very painful.

    The problem with the big V is some people come out pretty much unscathed, others don’t fair to well.

    My advice is to let you ‘back wheels’ dictate when your ready

    November 9, 2013 at 7:49 pm #762177
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    richdirector

    lazyslug wrote:I had the snip

    lazyslug wrote:
    I had the snip years ago, got on the bike too soon and ended up with a pair of coconuts. You have been warned!

    that sounds like a bonus to me …. shaved and massive :))

    November 9, 2013 at 5:50 pm #762175
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    Cooks

    I’d ride home.
    I’d ride home.

    November 8, 2013 at 12:19 pm #762173
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    allez neg

    I had a week off work after
    I had a week off work after mine (hey, if you can’t justify a bit of time off after someone has applied a scalpel to your pods, when can you?)

    I don’t recall how long I was off the bike for, but if worst case scenario is another week off, then its no great hardship, especially in november.

    On the plus side, you’ll have permission from a doctor to frequently knock one out, so that should pass the time! đŸ˜‰

    November 7, 2013 at 4:41 pm #762171
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    lakeland bimbler

    It seems to affect everyone
    It seems to affect everyone differently – I was absolutely floored for about 7-8 days and about a month before I was “right”….but on the other hand I know people who have been back to work in active jobs the next day.

    My advice would be to do as much or as little as you feel up to but don’t try to be heroic with any discomfort…if it hurts stop!

    November 6, 2013 at 8:06 pm #762169
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    William Black

    Sadly Biggins wrote:William

    Sadly Biggins wrote:
    William Black wrote:
    I remember my dad was moving our piano around the day after his.

    but presumably he left the organ alone for a bit longer than that? ;)

    Guffaw!

    November 6, 2013 at 6:47 pm #762167
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    philbo

    I had the snip booked last
    I had the snip booked last year, 2 weeks before I was due to do the Coast to Coast. Everyone I spoke to who had the op suggested even two weeks was too soon to get back on the bike.
    The Mrs said ‘you will just have to cancel then won’t you!!!!’
    So I rang the doctor and went off cycling with my mates for the weekend instead.
    She still hasn’t forgiven me.

    November 5, 2013 at 4:32 pm #762165
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    Sadly Biggins

    William Black wrote:I

    William Black wrote:
    I remember my dad was moving our piano around the day after his.

    but presumably he left the organ alone for a bit longer than that? đŸ˜‰

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