Vasectomy

Submitted by BigLoveFromAbove t3_10rz7dq in RhodeIsland

All done with kids and ready to get snipped. Anyone had a great and or horrible experience with a particular provider in RI?

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4k5 t1_j6yij0w wrote

Following.

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RhodySeth t1_j6yjzz5 wrote

I got it done, I dunno, 5-6 years ago at Urology Associates Inc behind Newport Hospital through South County Health. It went very smoothly. Whole thing took about 25 minutes. Doc did a good job of chatting with me throughout the procedure to keep me occupied. No pain except for the first anesthetic needle they stuck in my testicle - that was excruciating for about literally one second and then the local kicked in. Barely felt the second needle and didn't feel the third. They repeat for the other testicle after they are done with the first.

So about two full seconds of awful pain and otherwise a walk in the park.

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User0098237490 t1_j6ylhg8 wrote

I wonder how old you’d have to be for them to let you do this in this state because I want to get this done at some point but I’m probably way younger than the average guy looking to get this done.

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herc51 t1_j6ypj3e wrote

First one didn't take, had to be done a second time. First time was local, second was general anesthesia. Trust me, take the general.

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succubusprime t1_j6yplap wrote

My husband got his done at South County hospital in Wakefield last November. The doctor was great and he healed up very nicely!

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401jamin t1_j6yrr6d wrote

Make sure you wait long enough to test it out. My old boss ended up with twins.

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bigkbull t1_j6yu6y2 wrote

Got it done at Brown Urology in East Providence. Dr Harisaran was amazing. He talked me through the whole process beforehand, let me know risks, what to expect, etc. His bedside manner is great and we were chatting and joking throughout the entire process.

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RhodySeth t1_j6yuz8f wrote

Replying to 401jamin (#1,707,303)

When I got mine done they stressed that I still had a "loaded gun" so to speak and that I'd need to, um, fire off the remaining rounds before I could be certified as sterile. They had me drop off a sample four weeks after the procedure to confirm sterility.

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Justthetip1996 t1_j6z271u wrote

What kind of weak ass shit is this? Just pull out and block her like a real man 😤

Edit: if she loves you, she’ll understand

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joltingjoey t1_j6zbb4f wrote

Had it done over 40 years ago. The first surgeon I went to refused because it violated his fucking religion! I know that this does not answer your question, but I’ll bet this is still an issue today.

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FoleyisGood t1_j6zm7qo wrote

Another vote for Dr Harisaran at Brown in EP. Just had mine done a few weeks ago. In and out in about 90 minutes. Dr Harisaran is really nice & funny.

The "worst" part was when they give you the first needle to numb you. But it wasn't any worse than a tattoo needle

Walking less bowlegged after about 10 days. The incision area is almost totally healed.

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appslap t1_j6zr7v2 wrote

Just got it done in Westerly with Dr Leddy 2 months ago. My boys are feeling great now 🤙🏽

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askme_if_im_a_chair t1_j6zwqk7 wrote

Dr. Harisaran or Dr. Licht. I used to work with both of them, delightful people that are also great at what they do

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TomSwift_2000 t1_j70m5rs wrote

I recently had it done at the same location right near Newport Hospital as @RhodySeth; South County Urology. Dr. Heffernan was excellent. Great experience (for what it is, of course) and no complications. Highly recommend.

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Flat_Owl2401 t1_j71hwkh wrote

What ever you do, stay far away from Westerly hospital. It is one of the worst hospitals in the state .

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Dr-Stink-Stank t1_j725yyq wrote

Just hold ‘em near a running microwave for a few hours.

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Icy-Memory-5575 t1_j72fzjr wrote

I had it done at Brown Urology. Told him I wanted to be knocked out. When I got up had my tighty whiteys, frozen peas and was on the couch for 3 days. Felt like a mango in pants but no real pain. Do not lift anything. It feels like you can until you do. After a week or so make sure you empty the pipes maybe 20x and then take a test.

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dickieb81 t1_j72qzp9 wrote

I had mine done by Dr Olsen at ATMED in Johnston. He was highly recommended by my PCP. I have also since sent three friends to him and none of us have had any issues or errant babies since.

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