Originally Posted by
anvilhead 
think of it like going for your annual check up at the doctor....do you need your BF there during the annual pelvic exam???
Heck i watched my XH's vasectomy - he wanted me there for support but i'm really into the medical side so the doc sat and explained everything he was doing - it was like a medical class, i think he enjoyed having someone interested in his work.
but as for recovery - if he wants to go alone then that's exactly what he should do - he doesnt need support in there because he'll have tons of it with the group.