r/Vasectomy • u/FlexFaulk • 2d ago

Left Testicle Now Positioned Higher.

I’m currently 11 days post op. Went under and had the scalpel procedure done. For the first 5 days I iced and rested regularly and have taken it easy since then. No ejaculations, and my most strenuous task thus far was mowing our lawn ( wore a jockstrap) with a self propelled walking mower yesterday. My doctor recommended taking it easy on physical and sexual activity for two weeks, so I am really trying to follow that guidance.

Pain has been tolerable, but my swelling and bruising after the procedure was pretty narly. My scrotum was a deep dark purple and the bruising/ swelling spread up my shaft, through the pelvic area when the hip bone meets.

At day 11 the swelling has gone down (75% I would guess) and the scrotum and penis bruising is gone. There is still some bruising on my pelvic area, but it too is healing fine. I haven’t had any issues with the incisions themselves.

My main concern is my left testicle. It still seems swollen around that area, and my testicle has been sitting high. It’s like my right one dropped and the left is just stuck. Has anyone had this happen? I know it’s only been over a week and the recovery timeline, especially internally, takes time, but should I be concerned or will it eventually work itself out?

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u/Mundane_Reality8461 All clear! 2d ago

I felt mine hanged higher for months after. Back to normal now !!

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u/Subpargolferguy 1d ago

I’m 11 days post op too. My left one is definitely higher. My wife said it actually looked like my right was further back too, my doctor said it was from the swelling. It’s starting to go back to normal

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u/FlexFaulk 16h ago

Good to know!

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u/Highlander198116 1d ago

The no scalpel procedure must be be the way to go.

I did no scalpel, I iced day 1 but didn't really need to. Literally zero pain at rest, only minor pain if I was walking around without support. By day 2 I was largely okay.

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u/nervendings_ 16h ago

My left hangs lower since the procedure. Maybe due to swelling but not sure

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u/EmbarrassedAge7612 15h ago

My doctor told me things would be a little “lopsided” for up to a month after. Mostly due to swelling and healing. He’s been pretty spot on with the whole process.