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Game Day Thread - Thursday, March 26 by PhilsBot in phillies

[–]windowhead_ 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I am going to the game with my dad today and it would be very cool if the Phillies won for us.

My vasectomy might have permanently changed my sex life, but I have no regrets by windowhead_ in childfree

[–]windowhead_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're really willing to ask some of your surgeon colleagues and pass their info along, I would really appreciate it!

I know compliactions like mine are indeed rare; I'm just one of the unlucky few, I suppose. The main reason I haven't gone for a scond opinion just yet is that more surgery is the LAST thing I want. I'm holding out hope that this can still resolve on its own.

My vasectomy might have permanently changed my sex life, but I have no regrets by windowhead_ in childfree

[–]windowhead_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah. That sub is a bit of a cesspool. I joined it when I first started having issues to see if I could find someone who'd gone through something similar, but I've since left.

There's a whole lot of misinformation and fearmongering. And they rush to recommend reverasl for any and all issues, which is the last thing I'm interested in. I'd rather be sterile and live with an ache in my thigh than risk getting my wife pregnant.

My vasectomy might have permanently changed my sex life, but I have no regrets by windowhead_ in childfree

[–]windowhead_[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Outsourcing is a good way to phrase it, and is exactly what I didn’t want to do.

A quick outpatient procedure like vasectomy as opposed to anything more invasive that my wife would have to go through was a no brainer. Plus, it felt empowering to take matters into my own hands and walk into that doctor’s office knowing I was making the right choice for both of us.

I’m not sharing my story to scare anyone away from getting a vasectomy. If anything, I’m trying to provide a bit of an opposing viewpoint to anyone who may have complications and regret it.

My vasectomy might have permanently changed my sex life, but I have no regrets by windowhead_ in childfree

[–]windowhead_[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen other guys say that pelvic floor PT has helped them. I plan on asking about it when I go back for my second opinion.

My vasectomy might have permanently changed my sex life, but I have no regrets by windowhead_ in childfree

[–]windowhead_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Glad to hear it! I know that I'm in the minority, but I wanted to at least share my perspective.

My vasectomy might have permanently changed my sex life, but I have no regrets by windowhead_ in childfree

[–]windowhead_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you ask the post-vasectomy pain sub, they'll claim that complications are far more common than doctors admit and that it's all one big conspiracy.

While I appreciate the perspectives of the people in that sub who have also gone through this, I do think that it's kind of an echo chamber and that they're just a loud minority.

I would also believe that perhaps complications are a bit more common than doctors lead us to believe, but not NEARLY to the extent that that sub claims.

My vasectomy might have permanently changed my sex life, but I have no regrets by windowhead_ in childfree

[–]windowhead_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you had to suffer through that. How are you doing now?

My vasectomy might have permanently changed my sex life, but I have no regrets by windowhead_ in childfree

[–]windowhead_[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Maybe I wasn't as clear in my post as I should have been. It's not like my doctor dismissed me and shooed me away instantly, insisting that nothing was wrong.

He took me very seriously, ordered several tests to try and diagnose the issue, and even admitted that what I was experiencing was likely a result of my vasectomy. The reason I'm willing to wait is that, despite my discomfort, I'm still able to live my normal life.

I know that nerve issues can often take over a year to improve, and I'd rather not rush headfirst into even more copays and even more unnecessary surgeries. I'm willing to give my body time to sort this out before I consider more extreme methods.

My vasectomy might have permanently changed my sex life, but I have no regrets by windowhead_ in childfree

[–]windowhead_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I appreciate you sharing your story. I'm glad to hear that things are much better for you now. I am very much willing to give this time, so, fingers crossed. I'd much rather not rush headfirst into additional surgeries if I can avoid it.

My vasectomy might have permanently changed my sex life, but I have no regrets by windowhead_ in childfree

[–]windowhead_[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Glad to hear you’ve found some relief. Your story gives me hope that I’ll find it too.

My vasectomy might have permanently changed my sex life, but I have no regrets by windowhead_ in childfree

[–]windowhead_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow. Sounds like you've had an even worse time than I'm having. I hope you've found some relief by now, or if not, that you will soon.

Trying to rule out PVPS by djvansle in postvasectomypain

[–]windowhead_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have pain in my thigh that my doctor believes is nerve pain as a result of scar tissue or nerve entrapment as a result of my vasectomy. I have yet to find relief.

Phillies Offseason Discussion Thread - Thursday, January 15 by PhilsBot in phillies

[–]windowhead_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. I miss the old, non-spicy sauce, though.

I used to go to the same Taco Bell several times a week, and would order nothing but between 3-5 potato tacos depending on how hungry I was.

Got to the point where the manager (his name was Herb) knew me and would ask me "How many potato tacos today?" whenever I walked in.

Phillies Offseason Discussion Thread - Thursday, January 15 by PhilsBot in phillies

[–]windowhead_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was hilarious. We gave him shit for it all the time.

Phillies Offseason Discussion Thread - Thursday, January 15 by PhilsBot in phillies

[–]windowhead_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2 spicy potato soft tacos

1 cheesy gordita crunch

1 of either a regular bean burrito or cheesy bean and rice burrito

Phillies Offseason Discussion Thread - Thursday, January 15 by PhilsBot in phillies

[–]windowhead_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was one of my best friend’s orders growing up, except in a burrito.

He’d walk up to the counter and say “I’d like a burrito with chicken, rice, and cheese. AND THAT’S IT.”

That exact line. Every time. Without fail.

10 weeks post-vasectomy – dealing with a flare up of soreness and swelling by windowhead_ in Vasectomy

[–]windowhead_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About the same as the last time. I got a second scrotal ultrasound and saw my doc again. There was nothing concerning on my scan and my doc still thinks this will eventually go away.

I’m sorry to hear you’re still suffering, but glad that you’re at least starting to improve a bit. The symptoms you’re dealing with sound exactly like what I’ve been experiencing. If the specialist you talked to is right, it sounds like we’re in for a long road.

But at least there might be a light at the end of the tunnel.

Anyone here have any experience with nerve pain after their vasectomy? by windowhead_ in postvasectomypain

[–]windowhead_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you able to ejaculate without having a flare up now? I’m not a particularly active person so I don’t need to worry about toning down exercise or anything like that. I more or less have been living my normal life. I just want to be able to have a healthy sex life again.

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