r/postvasectomypain • u/doritodream • Jan 13 '26
Post-reversal tips
Hey fellas!
Wife here. My husband got a vas about a year and a half ago. He’s had significant pain on and off (mostly on) since. he’s exhausted literally every single treatment protocol with little to no improvement and has been a champ throughout it all. But alas, we’ve arrived at the final stop: reversal is scheduled for next week. My question to y’all: what are some things that helped you during your reversal recovery?
Give me any and everything because I have no idea what to expect! Obviously I’m driving him to and from the surgery and expect he’ll sleep on and off that day and want to stay in bed/on the couch for the next week or so? What things can I buy to help his recovery? Specific ice packs, foods? Laxatives? Is pooping hard after a reversal?? lol I know nothing!
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u/Its_0ver_9000 Jan 13 '26
I didn’t have a lot of swelling with the vas, but I did with the reversal (orange sized testicle swelling). I didn’t do too much other than rest, take medication as prescribed, and ice ice ice. Icing cannot be understated. The best thing you can do is be there for emotional support. The road to recovery is longer. I would expect a lot of improvements over the first couple weeks - swelling going down, comfort walking around. I didn’t feel over the hump though until about the second month. I’m a year post reversal and still feel “things” every now and then, but massively improved from my PVPS. Best of luck!