Preparing for Your
Vasectomy Reversal Surgery
In order to have the safest and most comfortable experience with your surgery,
certain preparations are important. The following information is provided
to help you prepare for your vasectomy reversal surgery.
Please read and follow this advice carefully, and be sure to call us if you
have any questions.
- You should avoid taking any aspirin or aspirin-containing products
for two weeks before your surgery. Products containing
anti-inflammatory medication, such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), Naprosyn,
or similar drugs should be avoided for one week prior to
surgery. These medications prevent normal blood clotting, and increase the
risk of bleeding during and after surgery. (Even a single aspirin tablet
will affect blood clotting for over one week!) Tylenol (acetomenophen) is
safe to take at any time.
If you are required to take aspirin or other similar medications for
medical reasons, please contact us prior to surgery to discuss them.
- You should shower or bathe the evening before surgery.
- You will need to shave the scrotal area the night before or morning
of surgery. The area to be shaved includes the front and sides of the scrotal
sac, the penis, and the area over both groins on either side of the penis.
It is not necessary to shave the pubic area (the area above the penis).
Shaving should be done within 24 hours of the surgery.
- You must have a completely empty stomach for at
least 12 hours before the scheduled time of your surgery.
This means absolutely no food or fluids, even water. This is required
for your safety by the anesthesia physicians—there can be no
exceptions to this requirement; surgery will be cancelled and rescheduled
if it is not kept. If you are required to take prescription medications
daily, please contact us for further instructions.
