Deciding to get a vasectomy is a decision that comes after lots of thought, and a desire for a change in life. A man goes under the knife to end his ability to have children for several different reasons, but all of them are complicated and personal.

When the decision is made, it can be quite emotional and cause depression. It can get a man to rethink his life and priorities. It also has to be taken seriously because of its physical aspects.

A vasectomy is an operation. Today, it is often performed as an outpatient procedure at a doctor’s office or outpatient clinic, but it still has risks and requires post-surgery guidelines to ensure a safe recovery.

To have the safest and quickest vasectomy recovery there are certain steps you need to take. Here is a list of the most important ones.

Follow your Doctor’s Directions

When you have your vasectomy surgery planned, your doctor will tell you how to prepare for the procedure. He will tell you what to eat and when, how long before the procedure you should arrive at his office, he will let you know that you should have someone drive you there, and he will tell you of any medications that you need to take or avoid.

Your doctor will also give you a list of post procedure instructions that you should follow to the letter. They will include; what you should eat, what you should do and not do, the medications you need to take, what complications you should look for, and how long you should expect to have each symptom from the operation.

When you are healing, you might feel as if you are well enough to begin normal activities. But what is important, is that you listen to the advice of the doctor, and not your own body. Even if you feel fine, when the doctor tells you to rest, take that advice. You will have time soon enough to begin your normal activities after you are completely healed.

No Physical Activity

Any surgery requires incisions to your body and the removal or reconnecting of tissue. Operations are traumatic to the body, and your body needs to heal in order to get back to normal. Your doctor will tell you no physical activity for a period of time after your operation. This is so that your body can focus all of its energy on healing. So no matter how good you feel, you should considerably limit your physical activity, and stay off your feet as well.

Maintain a Healthy Diet

You are what you eat, and after you have a vasectomy, you need to make sure that your body is getting its full share of healthy nutrients. The way you do this is to maintain a healthy diet when you’re recovering. You should eat fresh fruits and vegetables, low-fat meats, and complex carbohydrates in good proportions. The nutrients from this healthy food will turn into the fuel that your body needs to repair itself and regain your full strength.

Positive Thinking Helps

Studies show that having a positive attitude about a surgical procedure helps you to heal more quickly. It can be a tough emotional time when you get a vasectomy, and it can be easy to fall into feelings of negativity or disappear. Find ways to combat these feelings so that you can have a positive outlook during your healing process.

One great way to do this is to keep your mind off your healing. Now is a great time to catch up on your Netflix movies. Perhaps you should focus on watching comedies, because laughter is a great medicine.

A vasectomy is a routine operation that a qualified doctor can perform as an outpatient procedure. This does not mean that you do not need to treat it seriously. Do the things that will make your recovery from your vasectomy go smoothly, and soon you will be back to 100% health.