Post-Op Instructions

1. No sexual activity, and no ejaculation, for one month after surgery. This can result in sperm leakage and scarring down the anastamosis. Occasionally, a patient will have a nocturnal emission. This will not pose a problem provided there is no other sexual activity during the month.
    
2. We suggest a semen analysis after 3 months, and again after 6 months, in order to be the most helpful in advising patients post-op.
    
3. Post-op pain in the lower abdomen and groin usually mean too much post-op activity and inadequate support. If this occurs stay off feet, curtail activity, and make sure support is snug.
    
4. Incisions are usually healed by 2 weeks. Occasionally they may drain longer and usually are healed by 3 weeks at the most.
    
5. For the first month after surgery, no lifting more than 30 pounds, no walking more than 150 feet at a time, and no standing more than 20 minutes at a time. Wear support at all times during the first month. No squatting, abdominal exercises, leg exercises or running for 6 weeks after surgery.
    
6. If you have a desk job you may return to work a week after surgery. If you have a physical job you should speak with your employer about short-term disability leave or light duty for the month after surgery. If you have limited time off from a physical job use the time off to stay off your feet so that you are not having discomfort on returning to work. This will go far to help your recovery.
    
7. Problems with children (birth defects etc.) in reversal couples are no higher than in the general population.
    
8. When sexual activity is resumed, best sperm quality is obtained every other day during ovulation.
    
9. Report all pregnancies to our office.
    
10. Our web site supplies a wealth of information available at all times. We hope you find it useful. Remember our chat room is always available.

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