Anyone had the Snip..?

[Hobbit]

I had it done 5 years ago my misses actually went with me to watch making a joke with the nurse and the doctor!! It wasn't an issue at all until I got off the bed and felt faint so had to stay for another 15 mins afterwards and To think I actually went to work in the afternoon what was I thinking??

This sounds vaguely familiar.

I drove myself there. Sat and watched. Didn't enjoy the smell of burning flesh. Anaesthetic wore off half way home. Daughter ran to greet me when I arrived home and, being the right height, headed me right in the k-nuts. A few days later I rested two cannon balls on the Doc's desk and asked, "have you got any leeches for these?"

Vowed never to do it again.

 

[Andy808]

Had it done while the missus was pregnant with our youngest (obviously or questions would have been asked!) and it was pretty trouble free.
I was driving HGVs at the time and took 3 days off work plus the weekend then back to work without any worries. I did have a minor complication but it was only a healing issue and nothing to do with the snip itself.

You do have to be careful still for about 6 weeks as you have to empty the storage area but after a few showers and taking yourself in hand soon sorts that out.

Makes you horny as hell most of the time as well!

 

[SocketRocket]

After the procedure the Doctor asked me what it was like to be a 'land owner' I said 'I don't own any land' He said 'You do now, you have two acres'

 

[CliveW]

I had it done under a general anaesthetic 25 years ago. Went to hospital as a day patient in the morning, was home by mid afternoon and back at work the next day. No bother at all.

 

[Oxfordcomma]

Had mine done about 12 years ago. It's certainly not the worst procedure you'll ever have but it does bloody hurt. My main memory is making a joke about how cold it was in the clinic and how that might cause a certain amount of shrinkage and retraction. Oh, don't worry, we've got something for that, says the surgeon... splash, splash ... hot HOT BURNING. BURNING! And that's before the needles and scalpels are anywhere to be seen!

BUT ... I can't believe that none of you boys who have also had it done have mentioned just how great it is to be able to have sex with one's wife/partner/girlfriend without fussing about contraception for a second. The OP mentioned it, surely that's the end game? Any time, any place (as long as she'll let you), not a condom, coil or pill to be seen ... I've never regretted it for a second. Definitely worth putting up with walking like a cowboy for a few days.

 

[SocketRocket]

Had mine done about 12 years ago. It's certainly not the worst procedure you'll ever have but it does bloody hurt. My main memory is making a joke about how cold it was in the clinic and how that might cause a certain amount of shrinkage and retraction. Oh, don't worry, we've got something for that, says the surgeon... splash, splash ... hot HOT BURNING. BURNING! And that's before the needles and scalpels are anywhere to be seen!

BUT ... I can't believe that none of you boys who have also had it done have mentioned just how great it is to be able to have sex with one's wife/partner/girlfriend without fussing about contraception for a second. The OP mentioned it, surely that's the end game? Any time, any place (as long as she'll let you), not a condom, coil or pill to be seen ... I've never regretted it for a second. Definitely worth putting up with walking like a cowboy for a few days.

Talking of Condoms makes me remember the time I went into a pharmacy and asked for a box of condoms.

The girl behind the counter asked me if I wanted 'Small' 'Medium' or 'Large'?

I said 'Large of course'

I came out with a box of 4,000

 

[Andy808]

Had mine done about 12 years ago. It's certainly not the worst procedure you'll ever have but it does bloody hurt. My main memory is making a joke about how cold it was in the clinic and how that might cause a certain amount of shrinkage and retraction. Oh, don't worry, we've got something for that, says the surgeon... splash, splash ... hot HOT BURNING. BURNING! And that's before the needles and scalpels are anywhere to be seen!

BUT ... I can't believe that none of you boys who have also had it done have mentioned just how great it is to be able to have sex with one's wife/partner/girlfriend without fussing about contraception for a second. The OP mentioned it, surely that's the end game? Any time, any place (as long as she'll let you), not a condom, coil or pill to be seen ... I've never regretted it for a second. Definitely worth putting up with walking like a cowboy for a few days.

As long as the wife doesn't find out I'm pretty sure the girlfriend won't tell!

 

[anotherdouble]

Do u have to supply your own bricks these days

 

[SocketRocket]

Do u have to supply your own bricks these days

It can be really painful.

Especially if you catch your thumbs between the bricks!!

 

[Blue in Munich]

:rofl:

Did she recover from the procedure? The student I mean!

Sufficiently to make it into the post snip interview with the GP and listen to the advice as to when activity could resume, she didn't know where to look poor girl.

 

[Blue in Munich]

Absolutely love the first paragraph. Scene from a sketch show if ever there was one. And at least it took ya mind of it....perhaps.

Seein as its getting a tad more detailed, the burning smell you experienced, i felt....but fortunately only ever so slightly. Even more fortunate was not feeling the extra dose of anaesthetic that went in because of it!

BUT, do not, under any circumstances believe after a week that you're 'fine' and ask the missus to, erm, 'test' things. Set me and the little man back an extra week and nor have I seen that colour of purple/black on/in anything other than a movie horror scene...

Still agree with the rod though. Seriously.

It certainly did that! As you say it was like a sketch scene, somewhat surreal. Good advice in yours about resumption of activity, GP covered that afterwards, but I really didn't suffer that much afterwards. In mine, he made a small incision then pulled the offending tube out with something like a crochet hook and did all the plumbing work outside so to speak, was yours the same? I'm assuming that's a standard method. Certainly not as painful as watching the cricket!

 

[chrisd]

Hid and I have been talking about having it done. We're both 60 + and we don't want any little accidents! :rofl:

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Forty year veteran here.
I am sure the procedure is much improved now.
Seemingly I did not shave close enough and the young nurse was called to finish me off.
Sore for a few days after but all joking apart a very sensible thing to do.

You have to consider your relationship and ensure that it is definitely you who does not want any more children.
Divorce, accidents, etc.

 

[AmandaJR]

Didn't hurt at all.

Ditto - brilliant :rofl:

 

[Odvan]

It certainly did that! As you say it was like a sketch scene, somewhat surreal. Good advice in yours about resumption of activity, GP covered that afterwards, but I really didn't suffer that much afterwards. In mine, he made a small incision then pulled the offending tube out with something like a crochet hook and did all the plumbing work outside so to speak, was yours the same? I'm assuming that's a standard method.

I think so, they stuck a pillow on my chest to stop me from being curious, you know, just in case i wanted to voluntarily look down to see my sac being butchered....

They were bang on with the 'tug' you mention though, for a split second it felt like the doc was pulling my stomach out as well but that bit wasn't uncomfortable in the slightest.

 

[chellie]

Oooh, I'd forgotten about the turkey neck look after everything was shaved:rofl:Also, it was done at a hospital at the other end of the coast. After it was done we went to our car to find we'd got a burst radiator. HimID had an uncomfortable journey home in the back of a tow truck. Driver did try to avoid all bumps in the road lol

 

[Midnight]

I have to admit it did not hurt at all, the Tattoo on my back hurt more than the snip. I remember whilst it was being done chatting to the Dr about going to Italy the following week.
The anticipation of the OP is worse than the OP itself. Sitting in the waiting room waiting for your name to be called out seems to drag on for ages.

 

[brendy]

When we went in to discuss the birth of our third (and last) child, the fat, ugly and pregnant consultant asked if we wanted any more children, we both agreed that three was our absolute max and that because Zoe was having a third caesarean birth that we would like them to carry out the procedure for her (I think I used the term, "while she is already open"). The consultant stared at me and asked why I wouldnt get it done. I told her that I was the bread winner and couldnt afford any time off work plus one particularly brutal horror story one guy in my fourball experienced first hand, as it were, think black swollen nuts, still getting escapees and ended with multiple procedures.
Cheeky mare could barely take no for an answer but ended up with Zoe getting the procedure and felt no further effects over the CS and she was back driving within 2 weeks certified by the doctor.

 

[Vikingman]

Had it done one Sunday afternoon 18 or so years ago.

Drove myself there and back.

Went in work the next morning, had a cup of tea and then came home for two days.

Seem to remember submitting a few samples before being confirmed a Jaffa.

 

[Blue in Munich]

I think so, they stuck a pillow on my chest to stop me from being curious, you know, just in case i wanted to voluntarily look down to see my sac being butchered....

They were bang on with the 'tug' you mention though, for a split second it felt like the doc was pulling my stomach out as well but that bit wasn't uncomfortable in the slightest.

My GP is very much one for showing you what he's doing in these circumstances and explaining it all, pillows were definitely not an option.