ArcusX 216 Posted December 21, 2012 When I had my vasectomy, I had to do it myself. Will they shave my abdomen, or will I have to do it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnlatte 1,232 Posted December 21, 2012 Pre-op nurse did me, as part of surgery prep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rootman 1,101 Posted December 21, 2012 They will do it but you could do it yourself if you want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesHRN 114 Posted December 21, 2012 I was shaved after they knocked me out for the surgery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterthebean 8,146 Posted December 21, 2012 They will do it. But they may give you a Man-O-lantern so be careful. 2 PdxMan and JustSayMoe reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aaron in Tulsa 147 Posted December 21, 2012 The preop nurse told me they wouldn't be shaving my abdomen, but I woke up bald as a turkey. But I didn't have to do it myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBubba 3 Posted December 31, 2012 I trimmed my torso with a number 2 clipper (Im normally a beast) They only shaved the areas where they needed to make the incisions so I lucked out. The hair I trimmed is already coming back out and the area shaved is about a 1 now (past stubble). I should be furry again by summer time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGKirk 855 Posted January 20, 2013 They shaved me while I was knocked-out. For me, the toughest part of recovery is the itchiness of the hair growing back in. Alas, it's growing back in nicely! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*susan* 1,709 Posted January 21, 2013 Ahhhhhh, the itchiness of the hair growing back, welcome to the woman's world, gentlemen! Sent from my iPad using VST 3 JackieV, JustSayMoe and xlovexdangerxmagickx reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
O.T.R. sleever 3,386 Posted January 21, 2013 Ahhhhhh' date=' the itchiness of the hair growing back, welcome to the woman's world, gentlemen! Sent from my iPad using VST[/quote'] Waxing would solve that problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*susan* 1,709 Posted January 21, 2013 Um, ouch! Sent from my iPad using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peppy234 1 Posted January 23, 2013 Well guys just got sleeved on the 17th of Jan. and take a tip from one who knows, SHAVE. that daily dressing change is murder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FurryChef 8 Posted February 21, 2013 Actually let them do it at the hospital .... I was told that if you shave yourself you could actually make tiny nicks or cuts which could harbor bacteria and possibly lead to an infection.... 'least that's what they told me when I asked. I figured I would save them the trouble LOL 2 Arts137 and TES reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikemusicpro 6 Posted February 22, 2013 im a hairy beast. im getting sleeved feb 25th. now im worried about the dressing changes lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FurryChef 8 Posted February 22, 2013 When I had the initial lap-band surgery in 2005 they did shave my whole belly (which was a shock when I woke up from anesthesia!) so dressing changes weren't an issue. Actually none of the laparoscopic bandages needed changing; they just stayed in place until they started to peel off on their own, about a week later. I don't know what your doc does, but that's how mine did it. Hopefully you won't have to "wax off" anything! LOL :-D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites