During My Vasectomy, I Heard the Surgeon Say, “Don’t Let Him See This”—And I Knew Something Was Wrong

not that bad,” I said.

“Hernias don’t just go away,” she insisted, already pulling up her laptop. “There’s this surgeon—Dr. Julian Mercer. He’s supposed to be the best in Denver. Five-star reviews.”

I stared at her. “You already looked him up?”

“I’m just being proactive.” She turned the screen toward me, showing me Dr. Mercer’s impressive credentials.continue reading …