Considering Getting Tubes Tied

I had a tubal ligation (permanent with almost no possibility of conceiving, whereas tubes being tied's risk of getting pregnant is higher) right after I pushed out my second. It did take longer to recover. I had pretty severe cramping at first when I would stand and walk around. It lasted about 6 weeks, with it getting less and less frequent as time went by. But, I wouldn't change it because it was all done at once, so no going back and having to schedule a second hospital stay. Oh, yes, my birth was vaginal They made the incision in my belly button, can't even see it really.

Hi E.. Shortly before the birth of my son, I spoke with my doctor about getting my tubes tied. He asked if my husband and I were truely finished having kids (make sure that you really are...I'm not sure I actually was) before making the decision. Then he went on to discuss with us the fact that my husband having a vasectomy was actually a much safer and better tolerated procedure. He even joked with us that since I was the one who gave birth, it was now his turn to "take one for the team." ;)

I have a very good friend who has had her tubes tied. She has talked to me on several occasions about what she has found to be "after-effects" of having it done. She is in frequent contact with other women who have had their tubes tied as they are trying to sort out what effects it has had on their bodies (besides preventing pregnancy of course). I'm sure there are women who tolerate the procedure and don't have any future issues but it seems to me after talking a lot with her that there are many who do but you never know which group you'll fall into. If you are interested in what information she can provide, just send me a private message and I will find out what information I can from her.

I had mine tied two years ago, although it wasn't right after birth - my youngest was 1. I had it done laparoscopically, so there were just two tiny incisions on my belly & I was knocked out for the procedure. I was a bit surprised at the amount of achiness in my shoulders that first day or two (apparently common with laparoscopy), but other than that it wasn't bad. It was outpatient, so I was only at the hospital for about 6 hours.

You really do have to be positive you are finished having kids, though. I absolutely knew 110% I was done because I have a chronic illness that would not tolerate continued pregnancies...it could have actually been dangerous for my health. Even knowing all that, I still experienced some minor sadness at the permanence of it. It's a strange feeling.

I used to be a labor and delivery nurse and we did them all the time.They are not that big of a deal. If you have a c-section obviously this is the easiest because they already have you open and just get it done. If you have a vaginal birth and have an epidural placed they will just put more medicine in the epidural so you feel absolutely nothing while they're doing it, they make a small incision in your belly or belly-button and really, unless you have no pain tolerance, it's only a couple of days of pain and then it gets better. If you happen to deliver prematurely most docs won't do it. If they try to tell you to wait and then come back to do it, I wouldn't recommend it then. You would have to be put under anesthesia, belly blown up with gas (this is where the other person spoke of shoulder pain), and now you've got another recovery. Whereas if your husband would go in for a vasectomy (mine recently did this because our twins were born very early, 27 weeks, and I couldn't get a tubal) and it's done in the office, no anesthesia, and recovery is a few days. Hope this is a little more information for you to help with your decision.

I wouldn't recomend doing this to anyone. I had mine done post delivery aftermy third child, first and foremost i now want more kids, lol. more importantly though you will have to have an epidural, and they like to give it to you during labor, not sure if you had one the first time around but do some research, they can create all sorts of problems, not to mention mine didn't seem to stop much of the pain (first two kids i didn't have one) secondly there are a lot of complications your doctor won't tell you about that can come up, google post tubal ligation syndrom for a nice list of possible side effects. my recovery post op was a few days on which i was on heavy pain killers and couldn't breastfeed, they knocked me out so i couldn't do much of anyting really but i have a low drug tolarence. all in all it wans't a good experience, my ex husband had a vasectomy, and he was in and out n a couple hours and was back at work the next day and he worked in a factory. men can be really wierd about it but it's really a lot easier and less invasive and has fewer complications it's also easier to fix should you decide to ever want more kids. unlike women getting snipped doens't mess with a mans hormones. something else short of having a c-section where they are already in there this is major surgery, i do know that here if you aren't getting it done right after delivery they will knock you out for it. anyways good luck with whatever you decide.

My husband I are expecting our second in June and we are not quite sure yet if we are done but I said if I ended up having another c-section I wanted themto tie them right then and there. I asked my midwife about this and she said first the hospital which I had chosen to deliver would not allow for the procedure, and second that they don't really like to do it until the baby is 6 weeks old anyways. She said just in case something were to happen to the baby and just to give us a bit more time to discuss it. I think also if you are not having a c-section you should definitely wait. No reason to get general anesthesia and risk complications of surgery right when you have a newborn for no reason. I also, think maybe you should could consider your husband getting a vasectomy as it is less dangerous and way easier for recovery on him. Just some ideas. We are now waiting either way because we just aren't sure!

I had my daughter in January 2003, shortly after (couple hours) then I had my tubes cut & tied (not burnt). The pain was actually not much worse at all from the regular post-delivery pains so I didn't even notice the surgery really other then knowing I had to keep the stitches area clean, dry & such. There's a weight limit for a bit after but since there is after delivery anyways, it fit right in & I healed from both at the same time.

You may want to concider having the essure procedure done instead. It is permanent birth control, but they go in vaginaly, so there is no insicions. The doctor will insert a titanium coil into each of your falopian tubes. Over the next three months, scare tissue will form and block the tubes. I had it done on April 1st. Went home, took a lortab for cramping, slept off the valum and woke up feeling great the next day. I cut my grass and worked in the yard. The only downfall is that it takes three months to take full effect. But with two preschoolers at home, I did't have time to be down for a couple of weeks with a tubal. You can go to Essure.com and get more info. Good luck.

How old are you? Are you sure you want to go this route? I talked about it after my second but I didn't and I am sooo glad I didn't, (I had 2 with my 1st husband and then we got divorced and I met a wonderful man and we have 4 together) Don't take me wrong, I'm not saying this is going to happen to you, but just think about it and be absolutely sure you don't want anymore first. I'd say give it about a year or so ( on b/c and then give it some more consideration).

I don't know, just my opinion and my experience!! Hope it helps :) D. R.