My Doc said I could get back on the bike in a week if the pain was gone. Looking thru other threads on the topic, the advice has mainly been two weeks with some cheating and getting back on in a week. What do you guys think?
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I had mine done a few years ago before I started cycling but I was an avid runner.
I had the procedure done on a Thursday morning, then spent the next day and half intimate with a frozen bag of peas and corn.
Monday morning I was running five miles without too much pain. Some discomfort but nothing bad. It was about two weeks before everything was back to normal. The funny thing was when I went back to the Dr. to give a sample for testing and the nurse handed me this huge container, like a half liter plastic cup. I certainly hope they didn't want to fill it up!
I had the procedure done on a Thursday morning, then spent the next day and half intimate with a frozen bag of peas and corn.
Monday morning I was running five miles without too much pain. Some discomfort but nothing bad. It was about two weeks before everything was back to normal. The funny thing was when I went back to the Dr. to give a sample for testing and the nurse handed me this huge container, like a half liter plastic cup. I certainly hope they didn't want to fill it up!
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Had mine a few years ago. Doc said his nurses would say use the bags of peas to ease the pain. He recommended laying around for a day to 2 days doing absolutely nothing. By day 4 I was easing back on the bike. Not to say that maybe a month down the road you might not have a throb or two, but they subside pretty quickly in my experience.crumjack said:
The pain is not too bad today. I'm using an ice pack around the house.
I did work in some bike related activity by visiting a few LBSs to try on some shoes. Ended up going with SIDIs. I was amazed at how much better they fit than everything else I tried (PI, Nike, Spec, Shim).
I did work in some bike related activity by visiting a few LBSs to try on some shoes. Ended up going with SIDIs. I was amazed at how much better they fit than everything else I tried (PI, Nike, Spec, Shim).
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listen to the doc--no cheating or you'll regret it. ouch...can still remember that.crumjack said:
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there is such a thing? how do they do it? curious....firstrax said:
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give it time
better to give it a few extra days and let it completely heal.I went back to work doing physical labor after 5 days and my junk was super sensitive for like 3 months.I know I aggrevated it by going back to work to soon.
it made biking very uncomfortable
better to give it a few extra days and let it completely heal.I went back to work doing physical labor after 5 days and my junk was super sensitive for like 3 months.I know I aggrevated it by going back to work to soon.
it made biking very uncomfortable
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The skin is punctured and stretched instead of cut with a knife. No stitches involved and faster healing. My regular doctor was looking into getting trained on the technique and asked if I would go to another doctor and report back on the experience. Two thumbs up. Within 45 minutes of getting home I was outside mowing the lawn. The next day I rode 20 miles with slight discomfort. Within a week I could not even find where the puncture was made.Bocephus Jones II said:
Its made a vas deferens in my life.
Oh, when the doctor says "just a little prick" he's talking about the needle.
I had a vasectomy in June of '05. I have my second vasectomy scheduled three weeks from today. I'm a little upset at the doctor - it's not like I was broken, and he had to fix me (no pun intended); I was working just fine, and all he had to do was break me, but he couldn't even get that right. The lesson: make sure you get tested, and use protection until you get the all clear from your doc.crumjack said:
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I had mine done last winter,doctor said to stay off the bike for a week. I did wait the week and had some discomfort.I would use a ice pack after riding.
I had mine done last winter,doctor said to stay off the bike for a week. I did wait the week and had some discomfort.I would use a ice pack after riding.
Not a vasectomy, but I had epidydymitis and had surgery in December of 2004. Doc told me to stay off the bike for at least eight weeks. It took me four months before I could get back on. Bad part is, my doc told me I may still have pain and sensitivity even after healing. I got back on the bike last April and naturally did too much too fast and had to rest for a couple of weeks. I've had a little pain since healing, but not too much. All in all, I consider myself lucky that I can still ride. Good luck with your recovery.crumjack said:
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(Those who say it can't be done shouldn't interrupt those of us who are doing it.)
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So they never verified that you were shooting blanks? Holy crap, talk about bad medicine. I hope the second one is free... My doc had me provide 2 samples before he gave me the OK to start firing away.Eyestrain said:
As for healing, about a week I was back in the gym and feeling OK. The weekend I had it done was a little rough though.
The Reality for me...
The Doc mentioned that avoiding bruising is key. I took 7-8 days off. When I got on I lowered the saddle slightly and stayed out of the drops. About 8-10 days later all was fine. Rushing back on the bike is not worth it.
Besides you don't want to ride when its 50deg in January. GRR%&&%.
The Doc mentioned that avoiding bruising is key. I took 7-8 days off. When I got on I lowered the saddle slightly and stayed out of the drops. About 8-10 days later all was fine. Rushing back on the bike is not worth it.
Besides you don't want to ride when its 50deg in January. GRR%&&%.
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It was nice here in Indy today and even tho I've been workin on my other machines I had to take a long ride on the road bike. No vasectomy for me, just M&M (menopause and monogamy). Congrats CJ! Hope you heal in time to enjoy some of this beautiful weather!
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I too have suffered with respect to the Colts untimely demise. Managed to muster the strength today to get a 30 pack of Miller in anticipation of tomorrow's games. I hate having to take my car out for brew. I think I need a BOB trailer, or maybe I could do 15 on a side in some panniers.
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Congradulations, I just have mine done Tuesday and thinking the same thing, not expecting nice weather in January. I was told wait two weeks before doing excercise. The doc said " No riding a horse, No riding a bike and No riding the wife." I think I will agree I still have some discomfort and cant imagine sitting on a bike seat yet.
Congradulations, I just have mine done Tuesday and thinking the same thing, not expecting nice weather in January. I was told wait two weeks before doing excercise. The doc said " No riding a horse, No riding a bike and No riding the wife." I think I will agree I still have some discomfort and cant imagine sitting on a bike seat yet.
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