What Can I Do After My Vasectomy?A Day-by-Day Recovery Guide

Written By Michael .

So you got snipped. Now what?

At Cutting Edge Vasectomy, most guys are back on their feet quickly—but knowing what you can and shouldn’t do each day makes recovery even smoother.

🚨 Day 0: The Day of Your Vasectomy

What you can do:

  • Go home

  • Lounge on the couch

  • Use ice packs (20 minutes on, 20 minutes off)

  • Watch TV, nap, or shamelessly ask for snacks

What you shouldn't do:

  • No lifting, working out, or chores

  • No sexual activity. Your only job: rest.

🛋️ Day 1: Most men feel 80% normal

What you can do:

  • Short walks around the house

  • Return to desk work or light duties

  • Drive

  • Light activities if you feel up to it (no lifting more than 5lbs)

  • Take Tylenol as needed

  • Ice is still your best friend

  • Wear snug underwear for support

What to avoid:

  • Exercise

  • Heavy lifting

  • Sex or ejaculation

  • Being a weekend warrior (you’ll regret it)

👖 Day 3–5: Back to Routine (Mostly)

What you can do:

  • Go back to lifting/exercise. Start at 50% of your usual, and advance as tolerated

  • Drive

  • Run errands

  • Wear snug underwear for support

Still skip:

  • Sex (yep, a few more days)

🏃 Day 6–7: Easing Back into Activity

You’re likely feeling much better.

  • Full workouts can resume: walking, stretching, cycling

  • Still avoid high-impact sports for another few days

  • You can have sex—gently. Use protection (you’re not sterile yet)

✅ Week 1 and Beyond

You’re free to resume everything—including the gym, sex, and your usual superhero lifestyle.
But don’t forget:

  • You’re not sterile yet. You need to send in a semen sample after 8–12 weeks to confirm zero sperm.
    Until then, use protection.

Final Tips:

  • No stitches to remove—our technique is clean and minimal

  • Mild swelling or bruising? Normal. Gets better fast.

  • Anything that feels off? You’ve got a direct line to us

In Summary:

Most men are 80-90% better by the next day and can return to office work the day after. Compared with the traditional technique, you will recover much faster, better.

Questions? Concerns? Still deciding?
Book your vasectomy online—and be back to normal before the weekend’s over.

Michael .
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