Vasectomy.

[nhgunnut]

Mine was covered by my insurance. About 1/2 hour in the Dr office. Some discomfort nothing unbearable Suggest you get a bag of frozen peas. (they hold the cold beeter than ice cubes, have no corners and conform easily to the areas that need attention. )

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by skiergirl

I would def verify with Ins. You would think it would be covered since it's a one time procedure and less costly then children but birth control for women is NOT covered by Ins so I would say there is a chance this is not either. It is elective surgery after all.

Granted it's a 1 time fix-all and birth control for woman is an on-gong thing but most procedures for woman are not covered since they are elective.

Ah but the visits to the doctor are covered, just not the prescription. Hell, my girlfriend's just got her check-up/DEPO shot and it was completely covered. I'd imagine it depends on your insurance.

[HokieDNA01]

Originally Posted by skiergirl

I would def verify with Ins. You would think it would be covered since it's a one time procedure and less costly then children but birth control for women is NOT covered by Ins so I would say there is a chance this is not either. It is elective surgery after all.

Granted it's a 1 time fix-all and birth control for woman is an on-gong thing but most procedures for woman are not covered since they are elective.

My Birthcontrol has always been covered by insurance and I have had multiple insurance companies over the years.

I think it would also be kind of cruel to not tell her you are getting it done then make her think that you decided to have kids but you can't seem to get her pregnant (she will think it is her issue). I would be furious.

[skiergirl]

hmm, I've only worked for 2 companies in the last 12 years and I guess I just got unlucky because the visit is covered yes but never the pills/etc.

[the chi]

On the not telling scenario, I definitely wouldnt recommend it. Not only is it hateful and hurtful unnecessarily, but if you tell her up front there is no way in the world you will be having children with her, she can go her own way before things go ugly.

I know someone who got married, the guy told her he was all in for having a family with her (he'd been married and had a teenage son and daughter), they tried for years. One day, talking to a neighbor whod known her hubby for years, she found out he'd been snipped for years BEFORE he married her, he just hadnt said anything. Talk about shitty and a waste of her time and life.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by skiergirl

hmm, I've only worked for 2 companies in the last 12 years and I guess I just got unlucky because the visit is covered yes but never the pills/etc.

Same thing. I've had some really crappy ins before, so my doctor visits are covered, minus deductible, but prescriptions never are.

[pauldun170]

If you can't tell your wife that your getting fixed you should be seeing a therapist or a divorce lawyer.

[shmike]

Originally Posted by pauldun170

If you can't tell your wife that your getting fixed you should be seeing a therapist or a divorce lawyer.

Have you not read Triple's posts before today?

T,

The memoir offer is still on the table.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by The Chi

On the not telling scenario, I definitely wouldnt recommend it. Not only is it hateful and hurtful unnecessarily, but if you tell her up front there is no way in the world you will be having children with her, she can go her own way before things go ugly.

I know someone who got married, the guy told her he was all in for having a family with her (he'd been married and had a teenage son and daughter), they tried for years. One day, talking to a neighbor whod known her hubby for years, she found out he'd been snipped for years BEFORE he married her, he just hadnt said anything. Talk about shitty and a waste of her time and life.

Look, I hear what you are saying but Kathy and Rae, I know almost for certain that you both know girls that have gotten pregnant on purpose against a man's wishes. but I definitely wouldn't tell her until after the deed was done. he may as well spare himself the threats and the arguments that this will bring. No offense, but he already allowed himself to be beaten down once, there's no reason to believe that she can't do it again. Regardless, if he is certain that he wants to do this, he had better get the balls (haha) rolling ASAP!

[LeeNetworX]

Originally Posted by shmike

Have you not read Triple's posts before today?

LOL

I love Triple threads; always interesting to read.