Home > Men's Health > What is a Vasectomy Procedure? Get the Flash Player to see this player. Rate: (Click the stars to rate) Published on Aug 22, 2008 by TKelly, Views: 5388 Vasectomy is the surgical procedure to achieve male sterility. Vasectomy has a low complication rate, but patients need to rest for atleast a few days after a vasectomy. I had a vasectomy a few years ago and had no problems. But it is important to take it easy after the vasectomy. I friend of mine had a vasectomy and didn't rest affterwards, and his B--ls blew up like grapefruits. overthehill 9.6 years ago