BackofBeyond
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I’m scheduled for the big snip snap next Tuesday, for yall that have had it done, how bad is the recovery time? Anything to make sure I do/don’t do?
The Big Snip - How bad is it?
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Sheltowee
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Rookie move not scheduling it during March Madness. Good luck, bud.
perma
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I had a dealership manager in IL that got one done. Said the incision was smaller than a fingernail. Had it done the afternoon before, he walked around just fine. Tender, but fine.
I probably wouldn’t sneeze, but what do I know?
I probably wouldn’t sneeze, but what do I know?
Big Slick
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I was umpiring a softball tournament the day after my procedure, no pun intended.
perma
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Also, I keep thinking of this episode.
BAKPAKR
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Me, too. But, I have no plans to get rid of the first one at this point.
SD_Prairie_Goat
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Easy enough procedure, but speak up if you feel anything on the second side. Apparently it's easier to feel through the numbing agent on the second side so don't hesitate to mention you can feel something.
Worst part for me was smelling the cauterization.
After that plan for an evening of minor discomfort then very minimal discomfort for a day or two. Ice helps but then your severed soldiers want to retreat which causes discomfort because you were just cut there. Kinda a no win but only lasted a night for me.
Worst part for me was smelling the cauterization.
After that plan for an evening of minor discomfort then very minimal discomfort for a day or two. Ice helps but then your severed soldiers want to retreat which causes discomfort because you were just cut there. Kinda a no win but only lasted a night for me.
BRI
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Probably worst experience of my life. I've been hit with a tazer and it wasn't as bad. Now that I've scared you, let me elaborate. I was told the needle shot was the worst part. Well that wasn't bad. Felt the incision and was like, ok. He grabbed that tube, gave a tug, and I felt it from my sphincter to my throat. Let out a gasp and doc says you ok? Trying to be tough, I give a nod. He cuts the tube and I about pass out. Then the cauterizing and I'm breathing deeply and gasping for breath. He stops and says, do you feel that? I yell F@$k yeah! He says oh crap, that's not good. Gives me another shot. Never felt a thing on the other side. Moral here is if you feel anything, ask for more numbing stuff! True Story.
Now as far as recovery, physically a couple days of rest. Mentally, still not over it.
Now as far as recovery, physically a couple days of rest. Mentally, still not over it.
MtnElk
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It’s not a big deal at all. The only bad part is if the two nurse assistants are really hot… which sucks when they are prepping everything and getting it taped down. Not the best hires for that role…
perma
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Probably worst experience of my life. I've been hit with a tazer and it wasn't as bad. Now that I've scared you, let me elaborate. I was told the needle shot was the worst part. Well that wasn't bad. Felt the incision and was like, ok. He grabbed that tube, gave a tug, and I felt it from my sphincter to my throat. Let out a gasp and doc says you ok? Trying to be tough, I give a nod. He cuts the tube and I about pass out. Then the cauterizing and I'm breathing deeply and gasping for breath. He stops and says, do you feel that? I yell F@$k yeah! He says oh crap, that's not good. Gives me another shot. Never felt a thing on the other side. Moral here is if you feel anything, ask for more numbing stuff! True Story.
Now as far as recovery, physically a couple days of rest. Mentally, still not over it.
Like 2 guys above the cauterizing was the worst. No pain but I wasn’t sure what was going on till that sucker started smoking and sounded like a pipe welder laying 6010.
Take it easy and keep up on Tylenol for a few days. I was up and moving pretty good next afternoon.
Take it easy and keep up on Tylenol for a few days. I was up and moving pretty good next afternoon.
rtraverdavis
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Other than your voice permanently going up three octaves, you’ll be fine.
No hammering for a couple days. Don’t go to @BRI’s doctor.
No hammering for a couple days. Don’t go to @BRI’s doctor.
Doublecluck
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Wife had it done to one of the dogs once. He didn’t seem happy for a couple days but I never really liked that dog anyway.
VAspeedgoat
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Don't mess around, take the day off and ice them.
BAKPAKR
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I would postpone it too farther away from hunting season.
longbow51
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Had it done, night off, worked 48 hours the next 2 days, did fine.
Big Slick
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Every nurse in the building will be by to see what shrinkage really looks like…..
Addicting
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I had it done Friday and was back at work on Monday and in the ER on Wednesday. Got a very nasty internal staff infection inside of my sac and spread to my right leg. Took almost a year for the recovery and symptoms to go away.
Small amount of Pain for a day or so is normal. Prolonged pain is not. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not Manly to suck it up and drive on. Mine hurt but showed no redness or swelling until Tuesday evening and by Wednesday morning it was unbearable.
ER Urologist exam was as close as I’ve come to passing out from pain.
Don’t be me, take it easy, if you’re prone to infections tell your provider prior to sniping.
Small amount of Pain for a day or so is normal. Prolonged pain is not. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not Manly to suck it up and drive on. Mine hurt but showed no redness or swelling until Tuesday evening and by Wednesday morning it was unbearable.
ER Urologist exam was as close as I’ve come to passing out from pain.
Don’t be me, take it easy, if you’re prone to infections tell your provider prior to sniping.
