DRSNIP VASECTOMY

After Care

Taking care of yourself is essential to the recovery process.

Follow our Activity Guidelines to prevent complications following your vasectomy.

With our minimally invasive technique, you’ll be back to your daily routine quickly. There will be some things you should not do immediately, to avoid complications. Prevention is key. For the first week, plan to adjust your activities and obligations. If you have any questions, just give us a call.

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Activity Guidelines

Here’s what to expect on the day of your procedure and for the next seven days.

Go directly home after your vasectomy and rest until the next day.

Day of Surgery

You May:

Eat and drink normally

Sit, recline, or lie down

Enjoy TV, reading, computer work

Take Aleve, Tylenol

Take ibuprofen, aspirin

Write love letters

Do Not:

Drive yourself home

Return to work

Go out to eat or shop

Exercise, go for a walk

Have guests over or visit friends

Engage in sexual activity

Next 7 Days

You May:

Do office work

Go walking

Drive your car

Lift and carry less than 40 lbs

Go shopping

Take showers

Do light physical work

Have sex gently

Do Not:

Heavily exert yourself

Go jogging or golfing

Ride a bike

Lift or carry more than 40 lbs

Roughhouse with kids

Go swimming, bathing

Jump or strain

Disturb your incision

After seven days there are no restrictions on activities.

Semen Testing

Be sure to complete your semen test to confirm your vasectomy was successful.

Learn More About Semen Testing

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