After careful thought, you've finally decided to undergo a vasectomy reversal. But while your doctor will definitely tell you all the things you need to do before the procedure, it always helps to do a little research beforehand so that you can prepare adequately for the operation. Knowing what to do prior to the procedure will prevent some of the complications during the surgery and afterwards.
What to discuss with the doctor
During your first visit to your doctor to discuss your plan, the physician will have some questions for you to determine whether you are a suitable candidate for the vasectomy reversal procedure. These questions will also assess your fertility potential. Prepare to answer questions regarding your wife's or partner's history of past pregnancies, her age, as well as her menstrual cycle. You will also be asked about your own medical and surgical history. Your physician will perform a medical examination to assess your reproductive anatomy. Tests may also be conducted to analyze your hormone production and see if your sperm production is still normal, depending on the discretion of your doctor.
This visit should be a time for you to discuss with your physician the nature of the whole vasectomy reversal procedure, the risks involved, its success rate, as well as complications that could possibly arise from it.
Things to do days before the procedure
At least six weeks before surgery, you should quit smoking if you are a smoker. This is important since smoking increases your risk of infection and slows down the process of recovery. You should also avoid alcoholic drinks at least seven days before the surgery. Plus, certain medications like aspirin or ibuprofen should not be taken at least ten days before the operation because these medications could lower the body's blood clotting ability. Your doctor will give you a list of other drugs and foods to avoid before you undergo the vasectomy reversal procedure.
Your last meal and drink should be taken the night before the surgery. Your doctor will most likely advise you to abstain from taking anything from midnight before the vasectomy reversal procedure. You might also want to prepare yourself by cleaning and shaving the area to be subjected to the operation.
You will need to arrange for a leave from work for a few days. If you're not comfortable telling your boss about your impending operation in specific terms, you can just ask your surgeon for a letter of confirmation that will state in general terms your impending surgery and the need for a recovery period. You can show this to your boss. Also, arrange for someone to drive you to and from the clinic or hospital. Since you will be under anesthesia, you will be unable to drive for at least two days after the vasectomy reversal. You will also have to arrange with a friend or relative to be with you for at least a day or two after the operation to ensure that someone can get you to the emergency room of the hospital in case post-operative complications arise. Of course, this won't be a problem if you're living with your spouse or partner.
These are the steps you should take to adequately prepare yourself for a vasectomy reversal. As long as these are followed, you have a high chance of success.
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