How were your c-section recoveries? I got mine done at the same time as my second c-section, so I can't comment on that aspect of it, but I would expect that if you had relatively easy recoveries that this would be much easier. It's not nearly as invasive.
Post by AHappierHour on Jun 13, 2018 23:02:35 GMT -5
I had a tubal and am ablation done at the same time. I was a little tender for a day or 2. It wasn’t bad at all. I never had a c section so they made tiny incisions to do it.
Post by usuallylurking on Jun 13, 2018 23:11:38 GMT -5
I had mine done back at the beginning of March. I actually elected to have them remove the tubes entirely when they presented that as an option.
My recovery was super easy. 3 laparoscopic incisions (one in my bellybutton, one on either side of my belly). I never even took any of the pain pills. I occasionally would get a pain in my shoulder from a trapped gas bubble, but the heating pad really helped.
I will say that my cramps are pretty awful now. Mostly for the first day or two. My cycles are also now every 26 days (before they were 28). And my flow is a lot heavier than before for the first two days.
ETA: and I’ve had 4 c-sections. This was a walk in the park!
I had a bilateral salpingectomy on 4/27. I have never been pregnant. My doctor does this procedure rather than tubal ligation because it literally never fails and there’s some evidence to suggest it decreases risk of ovarian cancer. It was truly just NBD. I never needed narcotics - ibuprofen was plenty. I had surgery on Friday and took Monday off work. I could’ve gone back that day but I felt a little loopy from anesthesia. I did yoga on Wednesday. By one week, I felt totally normal save for some minor sensation at the incisions. After two weeks, I was back to running and lifting. My surgeon found stuff to indicate I wouldn’t have gotten pregnant naturally anyways but it’s good that she found it because it saved me a lot of hassle later. ETA: One of my tubes was blocked by a large cyst. The other was folded over on itself and pinched off like a garden hose. I had endometriosis I didn't know about as well. Being a biological mother was not in the cards for me even if I wanted to be. I am an open book. AMA about the surgery!
I wrote a detailed recap on reddit. Hang on and I’ll get it.
My best friend had a BS in February and it made me brave enough to go through with it for myself. My first doctor was "uncomfortable" with providing a permanent option because I haven't had kids. Frankly, I don't want a doctor that doesn't support my reproductive decisions, so I decided to go to my best friend's doctor. I told her what I wanted and she immediately jumped on board. She IS on the doctor list, in case you were wondering: Samantha Houser, in Dayton OH. She's seriously the nicest person in the world. I got scheduled for about 3 weeks after my initial appointment. The only other surgery I've had was a breast reduction in 2014 - that was painful and difficult. I woke up on Friday morning, showered, and dropped my dog off at daycare. I wasn't allowed to eat or drink so I was really thirsty. We arrived at the hospital around 8:20 (surgery scheduled for 10:30). They gave us a pager and I thought we'd be waiting there awhile, but they took us back 5-10 minutes later. I changed into a gown and got into the bed. A few different nurses stopped by to ask various questions. One asked for a urine sample for a pregnancy test (negative LOL!). The last one put in my IV and started fluids. She then handed me some oral medication (Lyrica, Celebrex, and Tylenol) which meant I got to drink a few sips of water which was the best. None of the nurses bingo'd me which I was pleased about. The anesthesiologist stopped by while I was getting the IV inserted. I told him I'd had negative reactions to promethazine and compazine in the past and promised me he'd go with zofran instead. The nurse anesthetist stopped by shortly after. He was such a nice guy. He gave me some more detail about what would happen when we got into the OR. Finally, the scrub nurse stopped by to raise my bed for transport and told me Dr. Houser would be in any minute. Right at 10:30, she came in and told me she was ready to go! They wheeled me into the OR. They had me go from the gurney to the operating table. The nurse anesthetist said he was giving me some "don't give a shit medicine" LOL. I started feeling loopy pretty much immediately. He had me breathe some oxygen. Then he said he was starting the anesthesia. About 20-30 seconds passed and I was thinking "oh god, I'm not going under, why am I still awake?" He asked me how I was doing and I said "I'm still here" to which he replied "you won't be for long." And the next thing I knew, I was in recovery. I woke up at 11:40, so barely an hour after I went to the OR. My mouth was very dry and I felt a little nauseous. I told the nurse and she got zofran into my IV. I did not feel any pain. I was loopy, but for some reason I wanted to keep my eyes open and look around. I looked at the other people around me, the monitor next to my bed, etc. I asked for a sip of water but the nurse told me I couldn't have any since I was nauseous. I started shaking which is apparently pretty common - post anesthesia shivering she called it. She gave me demerol in my IV and I stopped shaking about 5 minutes later. Around 12:15 she said it was time to go to the discharge area. They wheeled me to discharge which looked like a more well-lit version of recovery. A new nurse took over. She helped me get from the bed to a chair. I had my Paragard IUD removed during the surgery, so I did have some bleeding from that. I got some super sweet mesh panties. The nurse brought me some jello and apple juice. The juice tasted so good! Finally, my husband came back. The nurse gave me "last call" on zofran and I declined - I was feeling fine after the juice. She removed my IV and my husband helped me get dressed. A pharmacy technician came by and dropped off my prescriptions (ibuprofen and norco). My husband went to get the car and they wheeled me out around 1:15. My husband told me that when Dr. Houser came to talk to him, she did say I had some endometriosis and was surprised I wasn't having symptoms. I did have heavy bleeding, but no pelvic pain. She said she cleared it out while she was in there and we should keep an eye on any new symptoms in the future. I'll talk to her more about it at my 2 week follow up appointment. We picked up the dog from daycare and got home shortly before 2:00. I was still not feeling any pain. I was very tired. I laid on the couch for the rest of the day. I did start taking ibuprofen but I didn't start to feel sore until around dinner time. I slept no problem that night, but I did wake up really early in the morning. The second day, I was very sore but only needed alternating ibuprofen and tylenol - no narcotics. Getting up and down was difficult, but when I was still it didn't hurt at all. My doctor encouraged me to take a walk if possible, so my husband and I took the dog for a short walk. Today, I am less sore than I was yesterday and getting up and down is a lot easier. I went to the grocery with my husband and it was fine. I think I did a little too much because I felt light headed and tired when I got home. I rested and feel fine now. I am cleared to go to work tomorrow, but I'm not sure if I'll do that or wait until Tuesday (I requested tomorrow off just in case). In summary: this was just not a big deal. It was surgery, but nothing like my breast reduction. I am excited I never have to worry about birth control ever again. Having kids or not is just a non-issue. I keep thinking "I've never been pregnant and I NEVER will be!" When I was in recovery, one of my first thoughts was "this was absolutely the right decision." Two things I didn't know I would need and had to send my husband out for: 1. Pads - I bled due to IUD removal and needed them. 2. Stool softener - bearing down to poop was difficult. I hope this helps someone else down the road. Thank you to everyone who shared your stories before - it really helped put me at ease before my surgery.
Oh, I also had my tubes entirely removed. Like wambam mentioned, my doctor said there’s evidence it reduces the risk of ovarian cancer. I figured that was a win-win.
I’m having the same procedure done during c-section that wambam had. One note is that the failure rate is incredibly, incredibly low, but not zero. My OB’s practice just had a pt with pregnancy after the procedure. They send the tubes to pathology after surgery to confirm that everything was removed—and in this pt’s case it totally was.
But it does show some benefit to reduced ovarian cancer risk, so that’s why I’m going this route.
I had a tubal during a dermoid cyst removal. They ended up having to take one tube & ovary and tying the remaining tube.
Recovery was honestly not bad, but I was also 27 and in good shape. I'm sure I would have it tougher if I did it today. I went in Tuesday morning and was home by the afternoon. The gas pains were by far the worst part of the deal. I went back to work for 1/2 days Thursday & Friday (yay old job with no PTO). After about a week, maybe 10 days, I was back to 100%.
My cycle was a bit wonky for the first year. I'm not sure if that was tubal related or related to the loss of an ovary.
I had mine done at the same time as a c-section. After that, my periods were so awful that I went for an ablation, which it turned out they couldn't do. So now I have an IUD. If I had to do it again, I wouldn't. DH would get a vasectomy. He would agree to that because watching your spouse go through what I went through with the periods is no fun.
My recovery was not bad at all. I didn't take anything for pain. It was just 2 small incisions (and one was in my belly button so you can't see it). They warned me about pain from the gas, but I got lucky and didn't have any from that.
I’m having the same procedure done during c-section that wambam had. One note is that the failure rate is incredibly, incredibly low, but not zero. My OB’s practice just had a pt with pregnancy after the procedure. They send the tubes to pathology after surgery to confirm that everything was removed—and in this pt’s case it totally was.
But it does show some benefit to reduced ovarian cancer risk, so that’s why I’m going this route.
Was it viable? My doctor said there are only three cases of pregnancy after BS in the literature and none of them were viable. She also said if I did turn up pregnant, she would be writing a journal article about me, it would be that crazy.
I had it done after my 2nd baby. I did it 2 months after given birth. It's all a fuzzy memory now so has very little impact on me. I would say the annoying parts was the response from the anesthesia. I had some weird aches and pain from that. I was on the couch/bed for about 2 days. I didn't need much pain meds. My period is a heavy for 2-3 but not crazy heavy. Then it's light for the remainder. Very regular. Discovery of period panties changed my life and I never have leaks or anything.
My recovery was not bad at all. I drove my son back and forth to camp the next day but I think I did rest on the couch aside from that for a day or two. They gave pain medication but I only took it for the first day. It doesn't affect your period. I was so worried about pregnancy that having the tubal made my life so much better - I am so, so happy I had it done.
I’m having the same procedure done during c-section that wambam had. One note is that the failure rate is incredibly, incredibly low, but not zero. My OB’s practice just had a pt with pregnancy after the procedure. They send the tubes to pathology after surgery to confirm that everything was removed—and in this pt’s case it totally was.
But it does show some benefit to reduced ovarian cancer risk, so that’s why I’m going this route.
Was it viable? My doctor said there are only three cases of pregnancy after BS in the literature and none of them were viable. She also said if I did turn up pregnant, she would be writing a journal article about me, it would be that crazy.
Not viable. Sorry, should have clarified that. But yeah, crazy stuff. My OB was like "it wasn't my patient!"
Was it viable? My doctor said there are only three cases of pregnancy after BS in the literature and none of them were viable. She also said if I did turn up pregnant, she would be writing a journal article about me, it would be that crazy.
Not viable. Sorry, should have clarified that. But yeah, crazy stuff. My OB was like "it wasn't my patient!"
Ahh okay, that makes more sense. I will say that when I had my IUD, even though the chances of getting pregnant were minuscule, I still had anxiety when my period was late. And actually, that anxiety is what ultimately lead to me getting the surgery. I had a late period and was worried I was pregnant. There were no happy feelings at all. It was only fear and dread and I knew for 100% certain that I would terminate. I knew then that sterilization was the right option for me. Now – I think I could not have a period at all and I probably wouldn’t worry. Probably.
I'm having mine removed in October. I didn't have a c/s and had a baby in February. My dr said I have to be at hospital at 530, surgery at 7. Should take about 15 minutes and no restrictions that day. I am planning on having kids stay the night with my parents in case I need extra sleep.
My OB also said to remove since it reduces risk of cancer and it's pretty much foul proof.
I had a tubal and am ablation done at the same time. I was a little tender for a day or 2. It wasn’t bad at all. I never had a c section so they made tiny incisions to do it.
Did you have problems with cramps or periods before you had the ablation? And if so, has it helped? I'm strongly considering getting it done when I'm 100% done having babies.
I’m having the same procedure done during c-section that wambam had. One note is that the failure rate is incredibly, incredibly low, but not zero. My OB’s practice just had a pt with pregnancy after the procedure. They send the tubes to pathology after surgery to confirm that everything was removed—and in this pt’s case it totally was.
But it does show some benefit to reduced ovarian cancer risk, so that’s why I’m going this route.
Was it viable? My doctor said there are only three cases of pregnancy after BS in the literature and none of them were viable. She also said if I did turn up pregnant, she would be writing a journal article about me, it would be that crazy.
I asked my OB if there was any chance of getting pregnant and he said he doesn't want to say there is never a chance, but he has never seen someone pregnant after having them removed.
Was it viable? My doctor said there are only three cases of pregnancy after BS in the literature and none of them were viable. She also said if I did turn up pregnant, she would be writing a journal article about me, it would be that crazy.
I asked my OB if there was any chance of getting pregnant and he said he doesn't want to say there is never a chance, but he has never seen someone pregnant after having them removed.
Re: periods, mine is *significantly* heavier the first two days and then basically non-existent after that. I got some of those Thinx panties and they are fantastic. Between my diva cup and those, it's no big deal. I will say that my periods are very frequent though. Like 24ish day cycles. It's annoying. I may end up going on birth control because of that eventually. We'll see if it settles down.
Post by NomadicMama on Jun 14, 2018 10:44:14 GMT -5
I had mine seven and a half years ago. The only thing I remember is that I felt surprisingly good the day after and I completely overdid it—as in going to Target with my parents (who were in town to help with my toddler during my recovery). The second day after the procedure, I was exhausted and achy. So, even if you feel great the day after, rest!!!
Post by oregonpachey on Jun 14, 2018 11:06:52 GMT -5
Thanks for all the feedback! I think I will schedule mine in the fall when the kids go back to school so I can rest without worrying about kids climbing all over me.
When I had mine done the only pain I had was in my shoulders from the gas they used to inflate my abdomen. It was pretty intense for about 3 days, but that was it.
How do you respond to anesthesia? Most of the recovery from the tubal was easy- I didn’t need pain meds, but the side effects from the anesthesia were brutal, even though the anesthesiologist did everything he could to prevent them. But that’s my typical response to anesthesia, so it wasn’t a surprise.