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The level of pain for a vasectomy reversal is equal to or slightly greater than the discomfort experienced immediately after the vasectomy. Patients are typically discharged with a prescription for Tylenol with codeine.
Antibiotics are not typically given routinely after the surgery unless they are needed.
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Patients will leave the surgery with sterile fluffs held in place with a snug fitting scrotal supporter.
- Patients can shower 48 hours after the surgery.
- Deskwork is resumed in three days.
- No heavy work or sports are allowed for three weeks.
- No intercourse or ejaculation is allowed for four weeks post operatively.
- For six weeks post operatively, patients wear a scrotal supporter at all times, except in the shower, even when sleeping. Thereafter a comfortable scrotal supporter is worn whenever the patient is upright until pregnancy is achieved.
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