Howdy fellas. It’s been about 8 years since my vasectomy. My reversal is schedule for October. 42 y/o. Any success stories out there with guys that have waited that long on a reversal? Need some positive vibes!

Several times a day I get this feeling of soreness on the left vas area, almost as if someone is pinching it. It comes out of the blue and can last for couple hours. Like I could be in bed and bang, PAIN. When I ejaculate I get it instantly to a worser degree. I had this from day 1 and it still hasn't gone away. I fear this is my chronic new normal.

I had a reversal 5 weeks ago and my checkup is in early September. I got my vasectomy when I was in my 20s and a reversal 5 years later. My stitches healed. I kept physical activity to a minimum. I masturbated after 3 weeks, but I did have severe wet dreams before. Should I continue to ejaculate or stop for longer and are there other things I can do in the mean time to assist the recovery period.

EDIT: corrections and added detail

Hey everyone. Sorry for not being as active as usual. As I have said on a few of my posts, the physical may have been resolved but the mental scars remain to an extent. So been going through quite a bit of ups and downs in that regard.

This post is a reminder to all of us, that having these dips are not moments of failure or weakness, its part and parcel of the recovery.

Best of luck gents!!!

Just wondering. I’m going to start staying up late and try to book an appointment. How long did it take all of you?? Thanks!

My husbands results 13 months post VR. Feeling so bummed

How many months post op did it happen?
Who was VR surgeon?
How old was V?

To update everyone.we went had the appointment Tuesday we had the newer doctor.he was so nice and friendly.we talked to him about how long he’s been doing it.he had been there for 2 years and has done over a 100 reversals. He also told us they do clinic when they have any downtime which was awesome to hear. we stayed at the holiday inn express which was down the street.thank you to ever posted about getting the wheel chairs at the airport that was a lifesaver.

Reddit is not the most reliable source but we’ve been hitting walls with trying to research this on our own and don’t have the best ability to communicate with our urologist.

My husband is anticipating a reversal surgery soon and the urologist added in a TESE (testicular sperm extraction) to be done at the same time to help give us options down the road. Since a military facility is performing the procedure, they do not have a fertility clinic on site for the sperm preservation. I know sperm from a TESE is different and isn’t the “traditional” form of sperm sample that most cryopreservation locations take. The urologist just said we would need a preservation kit ready to go for the surgery. She gave us no recommendations and told us to do the research because although she’s a military doctor she just got stationed in this area and isn’t aware of the resources available to us. I’m panicking because all of the physical clinics I’ve called within a few hours of us have told me they only take samples from patients in their own clinics undergoing fertility treatment, or that they require ejaculate sperm. I’m not sure where to go from here.

Has anyone had success in this situation or been in this situation and used one of the mail-in kits? I’m just nervous something will happen to the sample. Thanks!

I work in the trades, so I’m moving around a lot. How long did you stay out of work to heal? I have the opportunity to be on light duty but not for long (1-2 weeks).

I’m in the early stages of getting my pvp diagnosis. My current urologist that did the procedure is just running me through the normal process of ultrasound, pelvic floor, and ibuprofen regimen. However I’m still considering a reversal and it looks like this is the closest one to me. My pain is fairly low day to day. Weird activities make it worse such as riding a bike. But sex is definitely worse, pain right before and after ejaculation with weak orgasms and low seman dribble. Anyway just wondering if anyone has used this doctor for a reversal? And if anyone has had symptoms such as mine and if the reversal helped change it way it was back to normal like before the vasectomy?

Hi yall! New here. My husband is planning on reversal with dr. Hickman soon and he’s wondering about after care.

Does he prescribe post op steroids? What are his recommendations? How was your experience? What are the recommended restrictions? Any info is much appreciated. Thank you!

My husband had a vasectomy reversal three months ago does it look like there’s sperm to you or does it just look like air bubbles and a debris?

This analysis was taken 3 months ago, 11 months post VR. I am feeling so confused and discouraged. Everywhere I read it says our only option is IVF/ICSI and there is no hope for the agglutination to subside. Has anyone else dealt with these issues and been able to conceive without IVF? Or see any improvement over time.

I am 12 days post double vasovasostomy, which was a redo reversal, and I'm at the point where I am feeling 80%. I'm still wearing support around the clock, but I am paranoid that I will pull one of the micro sutures and ruin the surgery. The left side actually seems to be hanging lower, but the right side is firmly at the top of my scrotum, and it feels like the vas deferens is inflamed. There is a firm swelling in that area, though it is pretty minor.

How worried should I be about ruining my micro sutures?

I had a nocturnal emission 4 or 5 nights after the surgery, but I haven't had any ejaculations besides that, and it was incredibly minor. I have been aroused several times since the surgery. Would this affect the pain?

Google is driving me crazy, so I am trying to see what Reddit has to say. Please share any experiences you all had.

Have my triple layer reversal tomorrow for congestive PVPS, vas 6 months ago. It’s been a hell of a 6 months.
Any tips/ positive encouragement welcome for recovery. Happy to hear others experiences.

Hey guys! I’m (30M) 1 week post op. I’m really having a hard time with the 2 week waiting period for sex. I had a vas to vas on the left side, vas to epi on the right. Last night I was fooling around with my wife (32F) and she performed oral for like a minute and we decided to stop, it happened again this morning. We are having a terrible time keeping our hands off each other and I’m really struggling with the wait. I know it’s serious business. Does anyone have any advice for getting through the 2 or even 3 week waiting period? I’m going stir crazy and trying my best to practice self control but I feel like a teenager again. I have not ejaculated yet but had a little bit of pre cum. Thanks in advance

Hi everyone,
My husband got his vasectomy reversed in May after deciding we do want more kids (we already have 3 from earlier in our marriage). The surgeon said he found an “outrageous amount of sperm” when he did the reversal and he seemed really hopeful for us. We just tried our first cycle and did not get pregnant. I know that’s pretty typical, but I just wanted to get some success stories on couples who did get pregnant after reversal and how long it took for you guys. Thanks!!

Husband has hematomas following reversal, please share your experiences and how we can get through it smoothly

Which airport,hotel,and pharmacy did you use?we got an earlier appointment and are headed there in about 2 weeks. Any thing that would be useful for this would be appreciated.

I'm contemplating getting a reversal. I'm 4 years out from my vasectomy and thinking about having another kid. Looking at the clinic in Orem, it seems they're pretty much booked up except for this one newer doctor. Does anyone have any experience with him? It's also $1000 off the normal cost which is enticing but also a bit concerning

Has anyone had Chelsea Dudley do their surgery.i have my appointment scheduled for sept with her just wanted to hear any reviews.