Should I Get A Vasectomy?

I really think that Yes is the answer, but this would be a really personal decision and should be made after a lot of serious thought. I did it many years ago and have Never regretted it. I'm in my mid 50's as well, have three (now adult) children ... And a 36 year old girlfriend. So I know what you're talking about here. Again, I would say yes - and one reason is the question of birth control. I would never want to be a father at this age.
These are all personal opinions.

That is a personal decision for you to make. If you are 100% sure that you never want to have another child and even if some woman you may date or marry in the future would want one with you and you know for a fact that it is not something that you would even negotiate, then yes go for it as a personal choice. Just be sure before you do it because many women these days are waiting until later to have children and you never know how you may feel about things if you were in love with a woman who wanted a child in the future. It seems like having a vasectomy should be something you would agree on as a couple (since you are planning to be a part of a couple again). Or another option is to let women of childbearing age that you date know fairly early on that you don't want any more children before things get too serious. But this is just my opinion as a woman. AltaVista also gave another great opinion from his perspective. But do what is right for you and your future. I am not sure how successful a reversal of a vasectomy can be if you were to change your mind. I don't know the statistics off hand.

If your sure about not making babies do it.

If you don't want children, why wouldn't you?

The idea of getting cut on doesn't thrill me. As with any surgery there are risks and I don't know if I should do it considering that it might not even be necessary. I have an appointment/consultation with a urologist in a couple of weeks.

This is a very good answer.

I agree with being totally honest with any woman I might become interested in. Definitely important to be on the "same page" about things. I'd never consider anything else.

Another thought. I've been told by friends that some women, for obvious reasons, like knowing that a man has had a vasectomy. They don't want to have children either. I'd be interested in what other ladies think about this.

If a woman already has all the children that she wants and definitely doesn't want any more, then yes she would like that he had a vasectomy. If she is interested in having more, then no she wouldn't like it. It's that simple.

Go for it ramblinguy, it's one of the best things I've ever done. The procedure is very minor (2 tiny incisions with 2 stitches) and there are very few things that could go wrong.