I'm getting neutered, when can I ride again?

**Oakie** · 7th June 2005, 10:39

A question for the men.
The time has come to get me neutered (The big V. ... and no I'm not talking 'Harley'). How long after the op before I can ride again? 5 minutes, 5 hours, 5 days, 5 weeks (heaven forbid!)
I thought it would be damned cool (and add to the telling of the story) to have the op and then ride home again. Trouble is that by the time I get home the anaesthetic may have worn off and I might not be able to lift a leg high enough to get off the bike.

I reckon if I get the op done on a Friday I can justify a weekend lying on the couch watching sport, even if I do have to hold a packet of frozen peas against my nuts for the duration. (Just gotta make sure I look miserable whenever the wife walks past. Shouldn't be hard ... frozen nuts will do that).

Anyhow, can any of you guys out there who have had your man-bits disconnected give me a clue as to how long it'll be before I can happily swing my leg over the seat without squealing? (Feel free to PM me if you don't feel comfortable discussing this for all to see.)

**DingDong** · 7th June 2005, 10:45

my brothers have had the snip, they wernt up for much moving around for a week... but then again my wife got the dogs nut hacked off and he didnt mind a bit! mabey you should get you nuts removed?
Just kidding dude.

**Odin** · 7th June 2005, 10:50

aaarrrrrrgggggg ...... you make me cringe in pain

Thought about it my self to but will wait a few years (and i haven't got the guts right now anyway

**vifferman** · 7th June 2005, 10:54

Ah.. it's not neutering, Dude, just re-routing the main tadpole highway.

Tell ya what - I've done a few vasectomies meself, on rams. They didn't seem to mind too much, but they staggered a bit afterwards (mind you, it might've been the anaesthetic).

Buy me a dozen beer, and a bottle of whisky for yourself (anaesthetic), and I'll have a go.

Haven't had the snip meself yet. Being on the other end of the scalpel put me off, especially since I've a low tolerance for pain.

**Jonty** · 7th June 2005, 10:56

Try being 6"2 and riding a ZXR 250 for more than 100km at a time - your boys will not know what hit em, after that I doubt they will be of any use to ya

**Skunk** · 7th June 2005, 10:58

I can give you good advice on how to recover quick if you want - PM me.
I rode in two days... and I'm a softcock.

**thehollowmen** · 7th June 2005, 10:58

Been there done that (gasp but he's only 22)

oks, first of all buy a few bags of frozen peas. They'll reduce swelling and bruising if you keep them well applied for the first day. Just stuff them down a pair of tighty whiteys and change them when they warm up.

Invest in lots of tighty whitey style underpants, you'll need that support for the first few days. You'll also need that support if you want to lift a leg over the motorbike.

Give it about 2-3 days, but mount your bike CAREFULLY when you do, don't want to pull any of those stitches.

I got mine done on a friday, spent friday afternoon and saterday with ice down my pants and was able to ride again carefully on monday to go to work to process my vas deferens.

I didn't do this just right, so I ended up with one pulled stitch and a small scar. Be careful and don't push yourself!

Oh, I forgot. Scalpeless method doesn't have stitches, heals faster and needs more underwear support. I had scalpel method.

**Oakie** · 7th June 2005, 11:06

Originally Posted by wayne kohi

my brothers have had the snip, they wernt up for much moving around for a week... but then again my wife got the dogs nut hacked off and he didnt mind a bit! mabey you should get you nuts removed?
Just kidding dude.

Hmm, castration? A bit extreme ... but it would stop the 'crushed nuts' syndrome following those times when I brake heavily with my wife on the back.

**TonyB** · 7th June 2005, 11:07

I've had the chop. Can't remember exactly how long the doc said I should wait before riding- two weeks rings a bell. Ask the doc.

You are no doubt a little worried about getting it done. It was the most minor and least painful procedure I've ever had done. Less painful than say getting a tooth pulled or ingrown toe nails seen to. Infact, there was virtually no pain at all post op. Funnily enough, I was still nervous as hell and just couldn't relax properly....

The most important thing to remember is do what the doc tells you afterwards It really doesn't hurt during or afterwards (or shouldn't if done properly), so you are tempted to act normally, maybe go out for a beer, pick the kids up or whatever. Don't do it, sit back, relax and do what your told. The doc who did mine has done heap of these, the only ones to go wrong are the guy's who think 'doesn't hurt, I'll carry on as normal'.

**Oakie** · 7th June 2005, 11:13

Originally Posted by Jonty

Try being 6"2 and riding a ZXR 250 for more than 100km at a time - your boys will not know what hit em, after that I doubt they will be of any use to ya

I know what you mean. I'm a shade under 6'1. My daughter's partner has a ZXR and I had one as a loaner form the local shop for a few days. Been there, done that ... but only for 10 kms at a time. Can't imagine what 100 km would feel like.

**vifferman** · 7th June 2005, 11:23

Originally Posted by Skunk

I'm a softcock.

But were you one beforehand?

That does it - between the "Tales of Recovering From the Snip" and Skunk's "Tales of Not Being Able to Get It up Any More", I'm thoroughly put off.
Luckily for me, the vifferbabe's quite happy for me to remain intact.

**gamgee** · 7th June 2005, 11:30

Originally Posted by thehollowmen

Give it about 2-3 days, but mount your bike CAREFULLY when you do, don't want to pull any of those stitches.

arrrgh thats the first time anything on this forum has made me cringe!!
heres something else to make you cringe:

**crashe** · 7th June 2005, 11:40

Oakie...

Thats the very first question you should have asked your surgeon when you booked in for the wee operation.

Ring them and ask them. Even the nurse's would be able to advise you...

Hey I just had on the 6th May the cot removed but the playpen is still there and I have to wait 8 weeks before I can ride again.... I dont think you will have to wait that long.

But dont rush getting back on it too soon.... you still have some anesethic (sp) in ya system (that can take a couple of weeks to leave ya body)
Cos if ya have to brake suddenly... and then its OUCH.!!!!

BTW well done mate.... for doing it... Wish more men would think like you... women being on drugs all those years aint good for them either.

PS: Do what the dr tells you to do.. If he says no lifting, he means it....
The stitches are in for about 10 days.. so please don't over do it...
Listen to your dr.. Do as you are told... just lay on the couch and watch TV and DVDs. Dont drink booze... cos of the anesthetic.... allow yourself to heal properly.

**Skunk** · 7th June 2005, 12:38

Originally Posted by vifferman

But were you one beforehand?

That does it - between the "Tales of Recovering From the Snip" and Skunk's "Tales of Not Being Able to Get It up Any More", I'm thoroughly put off.
Luckily for me, the vifferbabe's quite happy for me to remain intact.

Always been a softcock mate. And I got it done. What's your excuse again?

Had the scalpel-less method. No frozens, just real tight underwear for a couple of days.

No pain, not even the op itself. I was surfcasting the next day with a 14' rod (fishing rod that is) and the effort the fling didn't hurt a bit.

**phantom** · 7th June 2005, 13:20

i had my snip at 9 one morning, drove an hour home and had the rest of the day off work. No need for any extra pain killers and I'm no masochist, ran a 10k race a week later with no ill effects. The post-op test drive is a bit traumatising though.

It never feels good when you knock your knuts so just take it easy for a week - and no stoppies.