Have you been to Vasectomy Class?

Question

Why is it so hard to get a vasectomy??!! Geesh!

Hubby went to the "Vasectomy Class" months ago. I called Kaiser today to make the appt for the big day.

The phone lady asks me how long ago did hubby take the class?

"I don't remember but it has been a few months".

She tells me that I need to find out and call back. They require the surgery done within 6 months of taking the class or he has to retake the class.

Really? We have 5 kids, we really don't want any more...and he still has to take this dumb class?

My question is...Do you know if there a state law or anything requiring the surgery in 6 months of the class? My hubby thinks he has a year from when he took the class.

Thanks.

Answer 1

I did that 20 years ago.  I seem to remember that the "class" was noting but about six men sitting there watching a movie.  Then we had the option of asking questions (group therapy style).  That was about it.  There was no test.

I also had a private consultation.  It was just some questions like, "you know this is permanent", and "reversals never work", etc.  They never even asked if I was married.

They only make him take the class so that he won't come back and sue the doctor claiming that they didn't tell him it was permanent.

I had mine when I was 21.  I never had children.  I am pretty happy with it now that I am 42.

Answer 2

I've never heard of a VASECTOMY CLASS.  Back in '77 I did a lot of research (no INTERNET then) at the library.  I made an appointment with the Doc (along with my wife).  He explained things to her and asked us both if we had any questions.  At the time, in Virginia, a man had to wait 30 days after the interview.  So, in March of '77 I got clipped.

Do some internet research, too.

Vasectomy Class?  What state is THAT?

Answer 3

i want kids so no

Answer 4

vasectamies are wrong

i want kids(not now though)