Tubes tied (Mom's only)
Heyman09
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I know this isn't weight loss related but I'm wondering if it hurt getting your tubes tied. I am going to talk to my OB next week about but from what I understand it is an external surgery. I've only had internal surgeries (LEEP done twice) so I'm nervous.
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My tubes were tied as soon as my twins were delivered via c-section, so I can't comment on the surgery itself. I will say that my body hasn't been the same since. Pain during ovulation and a very different cycle ever since.
Worth it to me, but I'd have appreciated knowing what I was signing up for, you know, besides no more pregnancies.
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I had my tubes tied after my baby in Jan of 2011. I didn't have the pain of having it done on its own, but I haven't had any negative effects from it either. Granted I hadn't had a period for 5 years before I got pregnant (thank you IUD) and I have them now and I do get some cramping with that but not horrible. Like the poster before me said, definately worth it for the peace of mind from a contraception standpoint.0
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Wouldn't it be easier if your OH gets the snip?.......0
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They have to make a small incision in your lower abdomen to reach the tubes. I think it's an outpatient procedure and you generally go home that same day if it's not being done at the same time as a csection.
There are other options you can consider too. For example the Essure procedure - that one does not require cutting at all. What they do is they take these very small, flexible coils, they inser them into your Fallopian tubes but instead of cutting through your skin to get there, they go up through your vagina and cervix to place the coils in your Fallopian tubes. Once the coils are placed, your body naturally grows scar tissue around the coils and after some time it leads to the tubes being completely blocked off so that eggs and sperm cannot meet. You do have to go back for a follow up and have a quick procedure with dye injected ingot he area so that they can do a scan and make sure the tubes are completely blocked. It is also permanent. You can ask your OB what they think about tubal ligation vs Essure, as well as other options that are not permanent but that last for years if you want them to.0 -
I know this isn't weight loss related but I'm wondering if it hurt getting your tubes tied. I am going to talk to my OB next week about but from what I understand it is an external surgery. I've only had internal surgeries (LEEP done twice) so I'm nervous.
I had some cramping but nothing too bad. I have mine clamped and they made a small slit on the panty line and in my belly button. No complaints here as of yet and I've had it for 2 yrs
If you're not sure do dome research.. that is what I did0 -
After I had my son (he was 10lbs 5oz) I decided to stop there because I figured the next one would come out walking. He was born in Dec 06 and I had my tubal April 07. It was outpatient. 2 incisions, one in my belly button and one in my panty line. I was sore for a day or so but nothing bad. No problems since!0
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My tubes were tied as soon as my twins were delivered via c-section, so I can't comment on the surgery itself. I will say that my body hasn't been the same since. Pain during ovulation and a very different cycle ever since.
Worth it to me, but I'd have appreciated knowing what I was signing up for, you know, besides no more pregnancies.
I also had my tubes tied during a c section and have had problems ever since. Painful ovulation and it sent me into a sudden menopause. I have a lot of problems including anxiety attacks, body aches and all the menopause symptoms. I definitely wish I knew what I signed on for. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. But, my BFF had hers done and just has painful menstration. It depends on the person. Hope everything works out for you.0 -
I had the Essure procedure done last August. There is no cutting involved & it's an outpatient procedure. I actually had it done on a Saturday at my Doctor's office. It's fairly new...came out in 2002, but has a great success rate for permanent birth control. I highly recommend it, I've had no trouble at all from it. It was uncomfortable to have done, but not painful. Here is a link for more details & you can also ask your Doctor about it. http://essure.com/what-is-essure/overview0
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I had my tubes tied in 97 after my last baby was born. After 10 years of pain, intense bleeding etc, I ended up having a hysterectomy. I will tell you that if you research it you will find a very high percentage of women who have this surgery end up having a hysterectomy down the road. It is much easier for the men to have it.0
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Had my tubes tied as soon as my son was born, while the epidural was still in. It was slightly uncomfortable for a few days afterward, nothing major. I didn't notice any change in my monthly cycles, cramping, anything like that. I had LEEP five years ago, and it was way more uncomfortable.0
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Yes I totally agree with pain and have not been the same since I had my tubul 9 yrs ago!0
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I have a teeny tiny 1/4 inch scar in my belly button from having mine done. Barely any pain at all and only 1 stitch. Not a big deal at all since I had asked him to cut, clamp, sew, burn and them tie them to my earlobes. It has worked so far. lol0
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i was considering having it, but after having no periods for the last 3 years (thank you IUD), i think i'll stick with that. I love not having a period, and find it quite disgusting a thought to ever have to go back to them.0
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They have to make a small incision in your lower abdomen to reach the tubes. I think it's an outpatient procedure and you generally go home that same day if it's not being done at the same time as a csection.
There are other options you can consider too. For example the Essure procedure - that one does not require cutting at all. What they do is they take these very small, flexible coils, they inser them into your Fallopian tubes but instead of cutting through your skin to get there, they go up through your vagina and cervix to place the coils in your Fallopian tubes. Once the coils are placed, your body naturally grows scar tissue around the coils and after some time it leads to the tubes being completely blocked off so that eggs and sperm cannot meet. You do have to go back for a follow up and have a quick procedure with dye injected ingot he area so that they can do a scan and make sure the tubes are completely blocked. It is also permanent. You can ask your OB what they think about tubal ligation vs Essure, as well as other options that are not permanent but that last for years if you want them to.
Some one else told me a bout the Essure procedure and I thought about talking to my doc about it next week0 -
Why not go for essure? It's just as effective, can be done in the doctors office with no surgery. You do have to wait a couple months for it to be effective though - that's the only draw back.0
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Yes I've had my tubes tied and it won't hurt you too much. It is NOTHING compared to the pain of labour and childbirth 0
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Had my tubes tied as soon as my son was born, while the epidural was still in. It was slightly uncomfortable for a few days afterward, nothing major. I didn't notice any change in my monthly cycles, cramping, anything like that. I had LEEP five years ago, and it was way more uncomfortable.
I agree about the uncomfortablness with the LEEP!!! It bothered me for a bit.0 -
I know this isn't weight loss related but I'm wondering if it hurt getting your tubes tied. I am going to talk to my OB next week about but from what I understand it is an external surgery. I've only had internal surgeries (LEEP done twice) so I'm nervous.
Have you looked into ESSURE? http://www.essure.com/
I have a few friends who did this; it fares MUCH better than tubal ligation, from what they told me. Vasectomies for men is also a great idea. It's easier for them.
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Had my tubes tied 8 months after my daughter was born (14 years ago). Outpatient procedure done on a Friday, back to work on Monday.
I did have heavier TOM after that, though.... like really heavy. Due to my large kids (9lbs 2oz & 9lbs 14oz) playing havoc with my bladder (I think they used it as a trampoline), I had to have bladder surgery in July 2010 and the doc asked if I wanted to have a hysterectomy. HELL YEA I did. And I haven't regretted it since.0 -
Hi, I just had mine done March 31...it is done as day surgery and being put under is always a bit scary but afterwards it felt like really bad period cramps, and you have two spots where there are stitches (belly button and at your bikini line) the stitches disolve on their own but until they do I found were my button/belt of my pants rubbed bothered me for awhile (still is actually)...0
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It wasn't too bad. I had mine done back in Sept. It was a couple of days of being sore....then several of just being tired. But overall a breeze. I got an endometrial ablation with it as 'double insurance' LOL0
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I know this isn't weight loss related but I'm wondering if it hurt getting your tubes tied. I am going to talk to my OB next week about but from what I understand it is an external surgery. I've only had internal surgeries (LEEP done twice) so I'm nervous.
didn't hurt me at all they pump your belly with air to separate all the internal stuff so you will look swollen for a few days... but no pain a little pressure for the next few days.0 -
Had mine done almost a year ago. Just laid around with the cramps for a couple of days but other than that no issues. My TOM only lasts a couple of days now too, lighter and shorter than before.0
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I had my tubal ligation during a c-section in July of 2008 & have had problems ever since. Not serious problems for say, but painful cramping during TMO (& now minimal painful ovulation too). Heavy bleeding for about the first 3 or 4 days, but it takes a full 7 days to be "back to normal" whereas before my cycle was usually 3-4 days. I am definitely nowhere near a 28 day cycle either (before it was a 28 day cycle like clock work). NOW I go anywhere from 31-39 days (I guess that part is not too bad lol, just the not knowing WHEN can be a bit of a bother). I do have an app downloaded on my cell called MyDays. I LOVE it! I am currently using that to keep track for that and also because I am actually getting my tubal reversed this June. At first it was because I wanted to have more children (which I still do-hoping for twins I can dream right), but at this point, even if I knew I couldn't conceive after having it reversed I still would because of the craziness of my cycle ever since I had the procedure done. If I had to put my biased two cents in, I wouldn’t recommend it, not because of my side effects, but because of it being such a permanent procedure. I wish I would have taken more time to weigh my options out (my then husband filed for divorce 4 months later). It surely will vary by a case by case basis though. Good luck and I'm sure what you decide will be best for YOU
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I had mine done 30 yrs ago and it was not painful. I am sure that it is much easier now.0
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I haven't had my tubes tied. My mother did, and she laid around the house for a week after griping and moaning about the pain. She's a bit of a theatrical woman though, so I don't know how much was about the pain and how much was about sympathy.
She's had assorted female health problems since then, and while I can't think of any medical reason having her tubes cut and cauterized would affect her health, it sure is coincidental that they popped up so soon after.
I can't recommend enough to look into a vasectomy. I don't tolerate surgery very well, even just lapro kinds, so it didn't make sense for me to go under the knife when DH could do it 10x easier. My DH had one 3 years ago, and we both sighed a huge sigh of relief. Lemme tell ya...nothing changes on the good times front, and he has yet to turn into some softie. He was up and walking around the day after the office visit. There are different procedures that can be used, and they're all same-day surgery. Best decision we ever made.
DH remarked once that I had carried the burden of BCP, bearing three kids and one miscarriage...the least He could do was get His wires snipped. He felt He had a responsibility to our family as well. 0 -
Had mine done 30 years ago and no problems since. The tubes weren't cut and tied, they were clamped; it was an outpatient procedure: went in the morning and home by noon for recovery which was just a couple days rest; didn't need any painkillers at home. Some surgeons will also perform a D&C to ensure no pregnancy starting; in that case you will go home with bleeding and need pads for a week.
Mine was laparoscopic surgery--small incision to insert camera so they can see what they're doing & blow you up with air to provide more workspace; then another incision to do the job. One cut on pubic hair line, the other in belly button. Only tiny scar "visible" is pubic hair line. Shouldn't experience any menopause symptoms unless ovaries are removed.
If you're considering this procedure, ask your Dr to go over exactly which method he/she will use, anaesthetic used, and read carefully any consent form. Do not consent to allowing your surgeon to do whatever they want once inside--understand and be clear on what will be done and why.0 -
My co-worker had it done and told me it wasn't very painful. She missed two days of work. Edit: My husband had a vasectomy done because he didn't want me to get my tubes tied. His nuts swelled up (sorry, tmi) and he was in a lot of pain for a few days. However, the procedure itself is really simple and there are not a lot of risks associated with it. A man does have to have his sperm count tested a couple of times the first few years afterward to ensure that there are no little swimmers left and that the "wires" didn't grow back. (extremely rare but possible)0
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This Friday I have an appt for the Essure procedure. I like the fact there is no incisions, outpatient, and I can resume normal activity. I am excited needless to say - I wanted to keep it simple.
Good luck on your decision!0 -
is there any scarring on the panty line incision? ( or the belly button for that matter?) thanks for your input!0
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