After the vasectomy reversal operation performed by Mr Harriss, you will be discharged the following day and painkillers such as paracetamol should be sufficient. On average the operation takes about 2 hours and as you have a general anaesthetic, an overnight stay is normally required to recover.
Sometimes, patients can feel nauseous as a result of the anaesthetic. It is advisable to have someone to drive you home.
It is important to take the week off work and spend most of the time resting. Supportive underpants or a jockstrap should be worn. During this week, the wound should be kept clean with daily baths.
Possible Complications
Mild complications can occur following a vasectomy reversal. Some minor bruising is common and does not need treatment. Occasionally, a large bruise (haematoma) develops in the scrotum which can require further surgery but this is very rare.
Infections can occur as this is a sweaty part of the body. They are usually superficial and respond to antibiotics. Look out for an increase in pain and soreness as the area becomes red and inflamed. If this were to happen, you should contact your surgeon.
Semen tests are taken after 3 months looking for signs of moving sperm and your surgeon will contact you with the results.
Please take time to look at our Post Op Vasectomy Reversal advice which you can also download for your convenience.
Testimonial: "You all treated my husband with so much care and support. He is now home recovering from his procedure which was done in the begining of January and is coming on really good. Mr Harriss was so kind and helpful and the staff so caring. Thankyou for making our stay a pleasure."
Other pages which might be immediately helpful to you:
Why Choose Us? - why Mr Harriss's clinic is different from all the others
How to Book - details of our very simple booking procedure
All the information on this site does not replace the personal information that can be obtained through direct doctor/patient contact but is to help you find information about vasectomy reversals and possible outcomes.
