Vasectomy recovery

[GreatLakes]

I believe it has to do with some lawsuit filed years ago against a doctor that performed either a vasectomy or tubal and the spouse of the individual sued for "alienation of affection" since he/she wasn't aware there were now not going to be any children from the marriage.

I'm not sure it's really a legal thing (granting permission) that has to be done, but doctors are just covering themselves, basically making sure the spouse is aware of the procedure.

It is most certainly not a legal requirement because I didn't need my wife's permission to do it.

She didn't have to sign anything or acknowledge anything. It was between my doctor and me, no one else. Not even my wife.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

It is most certainly not a legal requirement because I didn't need my wife's permission to do it.

As I said, it's not a "permission" to do it. It's an "I'm aware the procedure is being done" statement. I would think that many doctor's lawyers have told them it's a good paper to get. Much like a pre-nuptial agreement.

It would then be the doctor's choice whether to proceed with the surgery, if the spouse won't sign.

 

[undertheradar]

It is most certainly not a legal requirement because I didn't need my wife's permission to do it.

She didn't have to sign anything or acknowledge anything. It was between my doctor and me, no one else. Not even my wife.

It most certainly is a legal requirement depending upon what state you reside in, within the United States of America.

 

[DenMig]

Sounds like everyone's experience is a little different. I had it done on a Friday, iced that day, and shoveled the driveway the next day. I was totally fine the next day.