Uni'ing after a vasectomy

Since David brought it up, I'll add a bit more.

When I got mine done, I asked my doctor about cycling. I
don't remember if I confused him by mentioning unicycles or
just asked for the general recommendation on biking. I
assume a unicycle "churns" your crotch more than a bike, but
the different angle thing could work in either direction. He
told me a recommended number of weeks, which I mostly
adhered to. I didn't want to mess around.

That said, David's advice sounds pretty safe. As with
anything, be aware that we are not all built the same, and
vasectomy procedures are not all the same either. Some
reconnect the vas for aesthetic reasons(?), while others
leave it "hanging." This could affect recovery times and the
types of activities you should do.

So as with anything else medical, proceed with caution,
listen to your body, and if things don't feel right, back
off and take it easy.

And don't blame us if stuff goes wrong; we're not doctors!

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bugman said:

Since we are talking about that area, I have a related
question.

Has anyone ridden with a hernia? Did you have it repaired?
If so how long before you rode again?

A hernia is a serious problem at times. If you rupture it
(which is possible, depending on the type of hernia and the
type of riding), you could end up in the OR (if you're
lucky). I had one repaired in high school. I can't recall
how long before I rode again, and anyway the operation is
much easier nowadays and has almost no hospitalization. Get
it taken care off. I bet you'll be riding inside a week.

David

"David Stone" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:

You might post this to alt.support.vasectomy. There is also
an associated website (www.vasectomy-information.com that
might put it up).

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Quoted message said:

I just wanted to let all my 'fellow' riders know that
riding right after a vasectomy is no problem, but you have
to take precautions.

1. Lower the seat a tad. That puts less pressure on the
scrotal area.
2. Push the seat forward while riding so that your
buttocks take most of the pressure off that scrotal
area.
3. Alternate between seat-forward riding and stand-up
riding (where your butt is hardly on the seat). The
latter is tiring, but it really minimizes seat
pressure.
4. Avoid big curbs, both up and down (for the same
reason). Small curbs (like 3"😉 are ok, but for going up
small curbs I'd suggest hopping rather than riding.
5. Tightie whities, but that's recommended by your
urologist anyway.
6. Try idling and then a short ride initially. If the pain
isn't worse than regular walking, you're probably fine.
Check up on yourself after ten minutes.
7. I'd suggest a small wheel (20"😉 rather than a larger
size in case there is a sudden need to dismount.
Smaller wheels have the disadvantage of forcing more
revolutions and feeling bumps more, however, so it's a
bit of a toss-up. The jury is out on this one.
8. You defintely want a soft seat. Foam is fine (tho a
tough foam, like in the KH seat, may not be ideal).
Viscount, Torker, and new (hard) Schwinn seats are
right out.

Following these morsels of advice will help keep the
stitches from undoing.

Best of luck!

David Stone NYUC

David Stone said:

"bugman"
<[email hidden]> writes:
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Quoted message said:

Since we are talking about that area, I have a related
question.

Has anyone ridden with a hernia? Did you have it repaired?
If so how long before you rode again?
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A hernia is a serious problem at times. If you rupture it
(which is possible, depending on the type of hernia and the
type of riding), you could end up in the OR (if you're
lucky). I had one repaired in high school. I can't recall
how long before I rode again, and anyway the operation is
much easier nowadays and has almost no hospitalization. Get
it taken care off. I bet you'll be riding inside a week.

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I have had hernia for the last couple of years and have been
"too busy"=20 to have an operatoin, and I don't really like
operations. I have been riding my Coker, even up=20 fairly
steep hills, and it seems to have no ill effects as I
believe you use different=20 muscles. It is far more in
danger of coming out by coughing or sneezing hard if you
don't squeeze you hand=20 on it that by riding.

Just my two cents.

Quoted message said:

David

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