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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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  • November 5, 2013 at 4:21 pm #762163
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    lazyslug

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

    November 5, 2013 at 3:02 pm #762161
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    OldRidgeback

    Gizmo_ wrote:Spend a few days

    Gizmo_ wrote:
    Spend a few days looking at recumbents. ;)

    Or switch to a BMX or a trials bike for a while.
    🙂

    November 5, 2013 at 2:56 pm #762159
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    Anonymous

    Spend a few days looking at
    Spend a few days looking at recumbents. 😉

    November 5, 2013 at 2:40 pm #762157
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    keef66

    I remember getting impatient
    I remember getting impatient with mine and taking the stitches out myself. Think I was back on the bike after a week or so.

    November 5, 2013 at 10:19 am #762155
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    William Black

    I remember my dad was moving
    I remember my dad was moving our piano around the day after his.

    We’ve decided that we are going to stick with just the one, I don’t see the point in beating about the bush and am contemplating having it done, though at 36 most people i’ve spoken to reckon this is a bit early.

    November 5, 2013 at 10:13 am #762153
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    fukawitribe

    Had mine 2 weeks ago
    Had mine 2 weeks ago tomorrow, tried to get on with doing things after a couple of days or so but it just ended up causing more pain and discomfort after a week – feet up for an extra day sorted that. For me, lesson learned and i’m getting back on the bike only now – I feel it’s just not worth the risk of screwing things up again for the sake of a few days. Part of this, i’m sure, is because i’m not exactly in the first flush of youth (I guess few will be for this op) so stuff doesn’t heal as fast as it used… hugely bored too, but it’s not too long to wait.

    YMMV

    November 5, 2013 at 9:54 am #762151
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    richdirector

    your balls your choice – i
    your balls your choice – i went on the turbo after 3 days and when that seemed fine went out on the road bike after a week. Didn’t MTB for 2 weeks though …..

    November 5, 2013 at 9:53 am #762149
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    step-hent

    Take the time and let it heal
    Take the time and let it heal properly. If you cause damage by getting back on before it’s healed, it will just be longer before you can get going properly. It’s feeling pretty wintery now anyway, so plenty of time to get in the miles over the winter and build back up for when the weather improves next year – no need to rush it!

    November 5, 2013 at 9:37 am #762147
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    Gman59c

    Probably not I guess, bored
    Probably not I guess, bored already though!! Had managed to get to a decent level of fitness and then got hit with a real bad cold, now this, just frustrated I suppose.

    November 5, 2013 at 9:29 am #762145
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    jedrek

    Is an extra week of cycling
    Is an extra week of cycling worth the risk?

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