Looking for a good excuse to take some time off and watch the NCAA Tournament in its entirety?
Apparently, you’re not the only one.
Cleveland Clinic urologist Stephen Jones says the days before the tournament are a popular time to schedule a vasectomy.
Dr. Jones reveals that setting up the surgery right before several days spent largely in front of a television set is a good idea.
He says patients are advised to spend a few very quiet days after the procedure reclining with ice on the area.
Dr. Jones says that the quiet time is still recommended even though the surgery is quicker and easier these days.
And Jones’ research isn’t exclusive: The Anchorage Press is reporting that a clinic in the hometown of former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is offering up a doozie of a special.
According to the article:
Capstone Family Medicine (offices in Wasilla and Eagle River), launched its
My doctor has a great suggestion. instead of using a bag of frozen peas or corn as an ice pack, he prescribes frozen brussel sprouts. The reasoning? Nothing to do with the size or ability for the vegetable to hold the cold. Simply put, after you hold a bag of peas on your nuts all day, you’re certainly not going to prepare then for dinner. Use something you wouldn’t eat anyway like Brussel sprouts, and you won’t mind throwing them in the garbage when you’re done!