Instructions for Recovery after Your Vasectomy Procedure

In this video, I go over what to expect after your vasectomy procedure. Usually, most guys are most interested in when they can have intercourse again. That answer is about 7 days, which is also how long a guy should not lift weights or ride a bike.
I'll go over recommendations for:
- diet
- pain control
- ice
- jock strap or underwear
- semen check following your procedure.
Hopefully, this video will give you some info so you can plan out your recovery after your vasectomy procedure.
Disclaimer: This video is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Information obtained from this video should not be taken in lieu of your own medical provider's advice and treatment plan. Please consult directly with a physician or other healthcare professional regarding any diagnosis or treatment plan options. Content provided on this KZread channel is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional. The statements made about specific products throughout this video are not to diagnose , treat, cure or prevent disease.

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  • @FamFirst9039
    @FamFirst90392 ай бұрын

    I just had my Vasectomy last Friday. This is day 7 for me and recovery was smooth. I didn’t have any pain but slight soreness so definitely ice as that helps a lot. Most importantly I just got a round in with my wife and everything was normal no pain and the most importantly the finish was better then ever. Goodluck if you are thinking about getting it done as i recommend it for sure if your done having kids.

  • @muggamarc

    @muggamarc

    Ай бұрын

    Same here im on day 3 no pain during procedure or after. no swelling.

  • @X2P0dcast
    @X2P0dcast2 жыл бұрын

    Good thing i watched this, i was going to use Neosporin or vaseline for a more speedy recovery but now I know to keep it dry

  • @buckeyescratcher6130
    @buckeyescratcher61302 жыл бұрын

    Literally just got home from mine. Procedure was quick and painless. The cold stuff they spread all over you is the worst part

  • @thehomiehandler2435

    @thehomiehandler2435

    8 ай бұрын

    Cold? Felt like a burn to me 😂

  • @kylefritsche2419

    @kylefritsche2419

    7 ай бұрын

    That was definitely the most unpleasant!

  • @ErikBruh

    @ErikBruh

    2 ай бұрын

    How are you liking life after vasectomy ? How is sex?

  • @DiscoverJesus
    @DiscoverJesus3 жыл бұрын

    God bless this man 🙏

  • @netoaranda3942
    @netoaranda39422 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dr very helpful video 👍

  • @shontaemurray21
    @shontaemurray212 жыл бұрын

    My husband got a vestomy 5 days ago and he still in pain he said the procedure was fine just after pain

  • @don1uan491
    @don1uan491 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Doc, quick question. can i resume gardening (mowing, walking, etc) say 5 days after procedure? i work in that field and cant take much time off...i'll take it easy of course and gradually ease back into my routine but i know no squating, deadlifts etc

  • @melham7958
    @melham79587 ай бұрын

    I got my procedure done on Friday. Should I use ice all weekend or just 6 hours after?

  • @The_end_and_the_beggining
    @The_end_and_the_beggining2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dr. Chan for the info. Best of luck buddy

  • @DrRobertChan

    @DrRobertChan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same to you!

  • @pamelahough3896
    @pamelahough38963 жыл бұрын

    Thanks doc!

  • @DrRobertChan

    @DrRobertChan

    3 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @seththechefnola
    @seththechefnola Жыл бұрын

    You’re so awesome

  • @daniellaporta4131
    @daniellaporta41317 ай бұрын

    3 months or 20. I can knock that out in a long weekend. 😂. Thanks for the info Doc.

  • @irondisciple2984
    @irondisciple29848 ай бұрын

    Im curious since you cut the cords of your tests does that mean i can swap them from positions like i can put my left ball in the sack section of my right?? Or they can't move? And no more worries about your balls getting tangled???

  • @Tech_Support404
    @Tech_Support4042 жыл бұрын

    I have 2 questions: 1.- What if I don't have a stich? - the doctor that did the procedure said that there was no need and it would close on its own 2.- In my case, 3 months does not equal 20 ejaculations; my wife and I are very active and 20 ejaculations would take a month roughly, should I still wait 3 months or maybe 2? Is it more of a time thing or a number of ejaculations thing?

  • @User24491

    @User24491

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Jonathon, I know it's been a year since you got your vasectomy, but I just got mine and just had a couple follow up questions for you. 1. Does the sex still feel just as good? 2. Are you still averaging about 20 times of sex a month with your wife? Thanks jonathon, you're an inspiration.

  • @ryansontz2536

    @ryansontz2536

    26 күн бұрын

    It’s a matter of time. Doctor told me I can’t just go 20 times in 2 weeks and he cleared up because that doesn’t give the left over sperm enough time to make it into the semen or something

  • @ryansontz2536
    @ryansontz253626 күн бұрын

    So it’s been almost a week after my procedure and I’ve caught myself in the middle of self relief a few times. I stopped before I finished. Is it possible my tubes reconnected from this?

  • @RickDaGoat89
    @RickDaGoat89 Жыл бұрын

    What about lifting

  • @BadDriverrr
    @BadDriverrr3 жыл бұрын

    3:19 So, 3 months Or 3 days Lol

  • @wadieelalami8127
    @wadieelalami8127 Жыл бұрын

    is that normal if i still have pain after 8 days ?

  • @bubbles7860
    @bubbles78603 жыл бұрын

    About 65 hours after my vasectomy i woke up mid-ejaculation after a wet dream. Is that bad? Is there now a bigger chance it wilk be reversed?

  • @jackyjacky6093
    @jackyjacky60932 жыл бұрын

    Doc can vasectomy be undone? or it is permanent?

  • @hasanalshaikh2656
    @hasanalshaikh26562 жыл бұрын

    I had sex more than 4 times after my surgery the doctor did told me it i need one week with sex but mistakes happened, is there high chance the tube will be connected again ??

  • @emmanuelgoldstein4371
    @emmanuelgoldstein437119 күн бұрын

    6 hours into day 1. Slight bleeding from incision site. Using a dry 4x4 to cover incision site. Using ice in a zip lock with that inside a thin sock. No swelling. Pain is a dull ache. I'm tolerating te cold from the ice pack better than I thought. Looks like the doc snipped about 1.25 inches of vas deferens tune... I'm 69 years old.

  • @emdadulhaque3487
    @emdadulhaque34872 жыл бұрын

    I'de nsv.but now i want's to get Baby. Is it possible. Plz do let me know.

  • @ChipsA17
    @ChipsA173 жыл бұрын

    How much blood is normal after the procedure. My suture site leave a couple spots in my briefs.

  • @kb2825

    @kb2825

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me 2

  • @Tam-yg7pk
    @Tam-yg7pk26 күн бұрын

    Did it all- still a mess. The absolute worst thing I’ve ever done- been well over a year- massive regret and it put an incredible strain on my marriage. I felt like a secondary concern during mine it was treated like a woman’s health issue The minimisation of the risks and the flat out lies I was told are what keep going round in my head as they made it impossible for me to make an informed decision. Even when this goes well it still damages the male body and has long term health implications. Thankfully a reversal has all but eliminated the pain but my heads still a mess.

  • @jasonshoultzsmuop
    @jasonshoultzsmuop3 ай бұрын

    I go in this week am a lil scared..

  • @bekenuihe
    @bekenuihe Жыл бұрын

    Been having chest discomfort since I had my vasectomy . It's been 7 days now and I think I'll be making a call Monday to ask if this can happen and If it should resolve itself . It sucks ...

  • @moneyguyfly6583

    @moneyguyfly6583

    Жыл бұрын

    How do you feel now?

  • @youraveragejoe2

    @youraveragejoe2

    10 ай бұрын

    Update?

  • @irondisciple2984

    @irondisciple2984

    8 ай бұрын

    He died from a heart attack filled with sperm sadly. May he swim with his fishys!! 🫡

  • @youraveragejoe2

    @youraveragejoe2

    8 ай бұрын

    @@irondisciple2984 rip bekenuihe

  • @edgarfuentes3840
    @edgarfuentes38402 жыл бұрын

    I had mine done yesterday. I didn’t really have any pain afterwards I didn’t really have any swelling so I didn’t use ice. Next day was better no pain really One of my wounds already closed the other is still a little open but not completely open. Overall it wasn’t to bad.

  • @jooeee23

    @jooeee23

    Жыл бұрын

    Did it hurt?

  • @edgarfuentes3840

    @edgarfuentes3840

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jooeee23 Nahhh The part that was uncomfortable was the injections to numb the area. But, that’s about it.

  • @jooeee23

    @jooeee23

    Жыл бұрын

    @@edgarfuentes3840 thanks lol, Idk why I'm freaking out about the procedure

  • @lilenigma6544

    @lilenigma6544

    Жыл бұрын

    @@edgarfuentes3840 how long until you can have sex again

  • @frankhernandez9472

    @frankhernandez9472

    Жыл бұрын

    @jooeee23 getting it done Friday and I am nervous as well.

  • @Cmiro22544
    @Cmiro2254417 күн бұрын

    I'm on day 3..just some swelling

  • @user-wy3qe8yd3b
    @user-wy3qe8yd3b8 ай бұрын

    Anyone else having groin pain

  • @jaggedj2510
    @jaggedj25107 ай бұрын

    Getting my procedure done next week. Pretty nervous. Someone please calm me down a little.

  • @me8751

    @me8751

    7 ай бұрын

    Same dude. Mine is this coming Monday.

  • @jaggedj2510

    @jaggedj2510

    7 ай бұрын

    Same here.

  • @MrMelvin20

    @MrMelvin20

    7 ай бұрын

    I just did mines today. Not bad 4/10 pain scale. I just got home about 5 hours started cleaning around the house. I’m hoping not much pain for tomorrow.

  • @edzelochoa6654
    @edzelochoa66543 жыл бұрын

    Is it normal to have a lump

  • @DrRobertChan

    @DrRobertChan

    3 жыл бұрын

    i stick little metal clips on my vasectomies. you'd have to check with your urologist to see what they did.

  • @mmiles6015
    @mmiles60153 жыл бұрын

    I can’t understand what you said after saying “ don’t put the ice directly on your skin. It can cause......

  • @DrRobertChan

    @DrRobertChan

    3 жыл бұрын

    hi there, oh i was saying that if you put ice directly on your skin, it can cause necrosis.

  • @mmiles6015

    @mmiles6015

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DrRobertChan ty I’m almost 24 hours into recovery. Doing well

  • @tonyaguilar2151

    @tonyaguilar2151

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mmiles6015 before doing it.. did you have to wait 30 days after seeing the doctor?

  • @amberkarim6924

    @amberkarim6924

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mmiles6015 how old are you

  • @rakunmapache8353
    @rakunmapache83533 жыл бұрын

    It’s been a week an 2 days just started having sex is it ok or should I wait or to late

  • @yfz450pogo
    @yfz450pogo2 жыл бұрын

    Im on day 8 of recovery, still have some pain on the right side. Is this normal?

  • @yfz450pogo

    @yfz450pogo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Update. Im now 3 weeks into recovery. No more pain. Just a little discomfort every once in a while. 10/10 would recommend for anyone thinking about doing it. Its easy peasy. Just follow doctors orders. Take it easy!

  • @chado96k75

    @chado96k75

    2 жыл бұрын

    I work a lab job and can only be of 2 days. I'm getting it this coming Monday and I'll have to be back at work Wednesday morning. Do you think I'll be fine all I'll have to do is sit in a lab and watch screens most of the time.

  • @Filet4528

    @Filet4528

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@chado96k75 How’d it go for you? I just had mine yesterday. Only issues are the stitching irritating.

  • @chado96k75

    @chado96k75

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Filet4528 went well. Just make sure you get supportive underwear. And yeah mine itched I still washed in the area but it'll definitely itch. About the 4th day it'll get worse until they fall out pretty much.

  • @vegitoblue7908

    @vegitoblue7908

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here as of todaym hope it goes away

  • @cotes42
    @cotes42 Жыл бұрын

    tubes reconnect? uuuuh ? I'm not so sure about that.

  • @Farfignewton29

    @Farfignewton29

    Жыл бұрын

    Rare but it happens.

  • @henchdan1
    @henchdan12 жыл бұрын

    I'm still in some pain and have significant bruising around the penis and on testicles, and it's effecting the way I walk. I've ejaculated about 7 times in the 4 days after my procedure. Could this be hurting my recovery?

  • @ShinobioofGilead

    @ShinobioofGilead

    2 жыл бұрын

    He says about 45 second in that ejaculating too soon (within 7ish days) can lead to bruising and bleeding.

  • @djquik182000
    @djquik1820002 жыл бұрын

    I had mine done Monday and my right side still feels like trash. Basically it’s been 6 days. The swelling has went down a bit, but I keep Ice on it. Is it still normal to have this much discomfort moving around?

  • @Putper

    @Putper

    2 жыл бұрын

    Little pain, bruises and swelling go away after 1-2 weeks. However if you have lots of pain or swelling, call your doctor. They could be signs of infection. if you are uncertain; call your doctor. It's always best to ask a professional

  • @djquik182000

    @djquik182000

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Putper yeah just came from the Doc, said I had a hematoma. More rest & ice, gonna take longer to heal 😞😩

  • @Putper

    @Putper

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@djquik182000 Bad luck man. Stay strong, hope it'll all go well. It sucks now, but in the end it will all be worth it. Wednesday it'll be my turn for surgery.

  • @djquik182000

    @djquik182000

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Putper said 1/10000 men get it 🤦🏾‍♂️ I’m so pissed but I’ll be straight

  • @rommel909

    @rommel909

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Putper how did it go brother? I had mine 5 days ago and I am still in pain. Like level 2 of pain. And my balls are still swollen. Seating on my bag of ice rn

  • @MrJamiez
    @MrJamiez3 жыл бұрын

    I'm booked in my vasectomy. May 20th 11.30am. At my local hospital. No babies for me. 😂

  • @DrRobertChan

    @DrRobertChan

    3 жыл бұрын

    good luck!

  • @kb2825

    @kb2825

    3 жыл бұрын

    Best feeling in the world after getting mine i couldn't stop smiling

  • @stephen7865

    @stephen7865

    2 жыл бұрын

    How did you feel after it? I’m nervous about someone snipping down there 😐

  • @kb2825

    @kb2825

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@stephen7865 felt only pressure only thing that hurt was the pinch from the needle. After I forgot I had it done. But I highly suggest taking the meds for 3 days and sit on the couch. After the 3rd day, you will forget you had it done.

  • @amberkarim6924

    @amberkarim6924

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kb2825 how old are you

  • @markfeye7408
    @markfeye74083 жыл бұрын

    Thank you doctor for the direct answer on when I can have sex again.

  • @madwithhats
    @madwithhats2 жыл бұрын

    Had mine done last week. The left one was swollen and hurt through the week. It was the one which was done by what I guess was a student bc he took much longer than the main doc that did my right. Now I feel like a kind of lump between the base of my tool and my left testicle. It's in the sack but closer to my body. My follow up is Monday. Hope this isn't too bad. Maybe it happened because I've had quite a few erections since maybe?

  • @MrJamiez

    @MrJamiez

    2 жыл бұрын

    I had a vasectomy & my left side, was bruised & swollen as well, more than my right side & from what I have seen online, a lot more mens left side seems to be the worst side. 🤔 🤔

  • @madwithhats

    @madwithhats

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MrJamiez How long ago? You completely healed?

  • @MrJamiez

    @MrJamiez

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@madwithhats i had my vasectomy done in 2021 December. It took me about 3+ weeks to fully heal. Now, im back to normal now. If you're looking for advice/questions on vasectomies, come over to reddit, r/vasectomy there's a lot of helpful men who have had vasectomies they'll answer questions you may have.

  • @madwithhats

    @madwithhats

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MrJamiez This is a crazy coincidence. I just downloaded reddit the other day. Still learning my way around. I'll see if I can find it. Thank you bro. For real. I appreciate it.

  • @doobyboy21
    @doobyboy21 Жыл бұрын

    Aren't you telling people not to get a vasectomy ?

  • @akinlasisi1086
    @akinlasisi1086 Жыл бұрын

    I thought their was no way to ever get my wife pregnant, or even give her good sex all because of vasectomy. But Dr Edoba came into my life and changed everything ☺️ Thanks for everything Doc♥️

  • @QiyeWeian
    @QiyeWeian Жыл бұрын

    I had vasectomy for 5years I thought i was never going to get kids,now I have a boy and a baby girl who's coming from heaven 😇.Dr Edoba thanks for coming into ours life's, your medication are the best 😘 my wife and I really appreciate you ❤️

  • @retropickups2000

    @retropickups2000

    Жыл бұрын

    well the doctor didn't do a good job then

  • @errolm8313

    @errolm8313

    Жыл бұрын

    Wait! Did you have the procedure reversed?.?? If not, your vasectomy failed!

  • @patu5798

    @patu5798

    2 ай бұрын

    Looks like the postman had some fun while you were at work

  • @PhilJackett-in4lt
    @PhilJackett-in4lt2 ай бұрын

    Why would u get one in the first place

  • @benwilkonski8635

    @benwilkonski8635

    Ай бұрын

    ?

  • @matthewallen6875
    @matthewallen68752 жыл бұрын

    3 months or 20 ejaculations? what if i do that in only 1 month?

  • @ShinobioofGilead

    @ShinobioofGilead

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was told both by my doctors. You should only consider yourself sterile after taking a fertility test at the end of that time period and after 20 ejaculations just to be on the safe side.

  • @SAVAGEGaming-of7gh
    @SAVAGEGaming-of7gh Жыл бұрын

    When can i shower

  • @Sefaso
    @Sefaso2 жыл бұрын

    Why no aspirin specifically?

  • @DrRobertChan

    @DrRobertChan

    2 жыл бұрын

    causes blood to be thin, might lead to more bleeding

  • @Sefaso

    @Sefaso

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DrRobertChan Understood, thanks.

  • @zxmoore1
    @zxmoore1 Жыл бұрын

    20 ejaculations in 3 months?? Guess I have a problem

  • @MrMelvin20

    @MrMelvin20

    7 ай бұрын

    Is it bad 20 within 3 days?

  • @Speakerboxers
    @Speakerboxers2 жыл бұрын

    I can literally ejaculate 20 times in like a day! Does that mean I’ll be sterile in two days??

  • @DrRobertChan

    @DrRobertChan

    2 жыл бұрын

    possibly. let me know if you do. become sterile in 2 days. that would be a record.

  • @TheAnime_Hub365

    @TheAnime_Hub365

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @seththechefnola

    @seththechefnola

    Жыл бұрын

    I was boutta say those numbers don’t line up 🤣🤣🤣

  • @superyachtchef
    @superyachtchef2 жыл бұрын

    How comes you can't pronounce 'jockstrap'?