Tubal ligation recovery

ChelzFit
ChelzFit Posts: 292 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I go in on Tuesday for Tubal Ligation. Doctor told me they make 2 small inserts and I’m good to go. I will be able to go home right after. He told me as for exercise I’m good to go the next day. I may be sore but there can be no harm done so I’m ok to resume my normal activity. Just curious to hear others experiences.
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  • PiscesIntuition
    PiscesIntuition Posts: 1,372 Member
    Hmm...they must do things differently nowadays. I don’t have a tubal, but from things I’ve heard, you need more than a day for recovery. (I’m a birthworker who works with lots of moms.)
  • ExistingFish
    ExistingFish Posts: 1,259 Member
    Yeah I think the doctor is misleading you, or he doesn't know what exercise is like.

    DH had a vasectomy (for many reasons, but one reason is that the procedure and recovery were said to be significantly easier on the body than a tubal). He said mild exercise at 3+ weeks, probably 2 months+ for full exercise. His recovery was a bit longer than "average", but your groin/core is really a part of everything you do.
  • puffbrat
    puffbrat Posts: 2,806 Member
    I don't have one but am considering that as an option in the future. Based on general things I have read, I get the impression that recovery is longer than your doctor is telling you. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/tubal-ligation
  • Samantharavenclaw84
    Samantharavenclaw84 Posts: 161 Member
    I had mine done on a Friday. I was told I would be good to go by Sunday (and able to work my bartending shift that Sunday with no weight restrictions. I can't remember anything exercise specific that was said- it was 9 years ago) but I had horrible shoulder pain from the gas. It was so bad. It was Tuesday/Wed before I felt okay. Had I not had the gas pain I think I would be feeling okay by Sunday but probably not enough to work that night.
  • Cahgetsfit
    Cahgetsfit Posts: 1,912 Member
    OOooh! I want to get my tubes tied!!!

    I tend to think that it would be a good week before doing proper exercsie though - after all, you DO put your body through trauma even though it's only two little incisions.

    I would say take it easy until your body tells you it's OK to properly exercise. Walking and stuff fine, but actual proper exercise? I'd take it easy.
  • youngmomtaz
    youngmomtaz Posts: 1,075 Member
    I had an endometrial resection done in March. Basically they scrape out the inner lining of the uterus; no incisions. I was told I would feel well in 2-4 days. I did feel well enough for mild exercise like walking and light to moderate weights. The only thing was, I got tired so, so easily. For weeks. Physically I felt good, but I had to moderate what I did in a day so I could accomplish going to work and basic house chores.

    So, take it at your own pace and don’t be surprised if you wear out much faster than expected. Take care!
  • corinasue1143
    corinasue1143 Posts: 7,464 Member
    I had mine done many, many years ago. The shoulder pain as mentioned above was so bad I didn’t want to do anything. The 2 tiny incisions hurt as much as 2 tiny cuts would. I don’t remember any hormonal problems at all. It looks like you are a runner. I definitely did not feel good enough to run for about a week until the back and shoulder pain was better.
  • Gisel2015
    Gisel2015 Posts: 4,188 Member
    I had a tubal ligation 43 years ago when the procedure was not so advanced as it is today. Back then it was an in-hospital procedure and I stayed overnight. The umbilical incision was a little sore but not too bad, but the gas pain was the worse. For what I remember (it was a long time ago), the nurse brought me a heating pad to help eliminate the gas and the pain, but I don't remember if I got any med. However, they recommended staying away from foods that cause bloating and more gas, for several days.

    I didn't have any hormonal problem after the procedure and my periods were normal until menopause (actually a hysterectomy). Not having to worry about birth control or a possible pregnancy was a big relief.

    I was not a heavy exerciser back then, and I had the procedure done during the summer when I was on vacation from the Uni., but I had no problems doing my housework, taking care of my children, walking or gardening. I did take it easy for a few days and started my normal activities a little bit at the time, as recommended by the GYN.
  • Vune
    Vune Posts: 674 Member
    I had mine done laparoscopically, so not exercise for me for a couple weeks. Activity like walking was fine and encouraged. Hormones were fine.
  • kmfeig87
    kmfeig87 Posts: 1,990 Member
    Did he said you'd be good for exercise "or for normal stuff". "Normal" doesn't necessarily include exercise. For example, usually they don't want you swimming for a couple of days (no immersion of wound) and things that bounce could be uncomfortable, cause bleeding.
  • ChelzFit
    ChelzFit Posts: 292 Member
    kmfeig87 wrote: »
    Did he said you'd be good for exercise "or for normal stuff". "Normal" doesn't necessarily include exercise. For example, usually they don't want you swimming for a couple of days (no immersion of wound) and things that bounce could be uncomfortable, cause bleeding.
    Yes, I asked about lifting weights and spinning and he said I would be fine, I of course will wait a few days regardless my gut just tells me I won’t feel right.

  • Pricklypineapple422
    Pricklypineapple422 Posts: 52 Member
    Everyone is different, and everyone's recovery is different. I would expect a longer recovery than your doctor mentioned, but would take it day by day. If you can exercise after a few days, great! If it's a few weeks, that's okay too.

    I was cleared to exercise as soon as I felt up to it after childbirth. I was walking on a treadmill on day 2 and running within a week and a half. This was definitely not the norm for most women, but it felt right for my body. I would just expect to be off longer and go with what your body is telling you. Good luck!
  • PiscesIntuition
    PiscesIntuition Posts: 1,372 Member
    I’m going to bookmark this so that I can follow your story and hear others’ stories. When it comes to my birthwork and the birth world, I’m always learning!
  • pinuplove
    pinuplove Posts: 12,871 Member
    No advice on the procedure or recovery itself since mine was done at the same time as my C-section, but regarding hormones and whatnot, my n=1 has been all good. No noticeable negative effects and my cycles are more regular now 15 years later than they were in my 20s when I had it done. I still have very clear ovulation symptoms and signs, just don't have to worry about pregnancy. No increase in bleeding or other issues.
  • puffbrat
    puffbrat Posts: 2,806 Member
    Cahgetsfit wrote: »
    ChelzFit wrote: »
    I’ve been doing some more research and now I’m really second guessing having this done. With both my children I had severe post partum and it took forever to feel back to normal. My doctor said that this would not effect my hormones but after reading many women have PTLS and this scares the crap out of me!

    interesting - I hadn't heard of this. Part of the reason why I want to get my tubes tied is because I can't with hormonal birth control so I use the old school copper IUD, which means bleeding like a stuck pig every month. Normally I'm a light bleeder, but with IUD it's full Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

    This is the same issue and I have and a big part of the reason I am considering surgical intervention.
  • pinuplove
    pinuplove Posts: 12,871 Member
    edited July 2019
    puffbrat wrote: »
    Cahgetsfit wrote: »
    ChelzFit wrote: »
    I’ve been doing some more research and now I’m really second guessing having this done. With both my children I had severe post partum and it took forever to feel back to normal. My doctor said that this would not effect my hormones but after reading many women have PTLS and this scares the crap out of me!

    interesting - I hadn't heard of this. Part of the reason why I want to get my tubes tied is because I can't with hormonal birth control so I use the old school copper IUD, which means bleeding like a stuck pig every month. Normally I'm a light bleeder, but with IUD it's full Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

    This is the same issue and I have and a big part of the reason I am considering surgical intervention.

    That's why I had mine done. At 25 I had a lot of fertile years ahead with medical indications that made future pregnancies not a great idea. We called it at 2 and I consider myself lucky to have them.

    ETA most of the time :lol::wink:
  • kosseychick
    kosseychick Posts: 244 Member
    When I had mine done. I was told no lifting for 2 weeks. I did some walking a few days after the procedure but nothing too strenous
  • ashliedelgado
    ashliedelgado Posts: 814 Member
    IDK man, 3 days after mine and I was having a hard time carrying my infant for more than a few minutes... I'd take it easy.
  • youngmomtaz
    youngmomtaz Posts: 1,075 Member
    My gyn informed me that sometimes the body reacts aggressively when pelvic organs are affected. He gave me warning before my procedure that ovaries can go into shock or if I was having surgery that requires incisions(I was not, he was just stating that it happens) that blood supply can be reduced to the ovaries unintentionally and cause early menopause or hormone dysfunction. Just because not everywoman experiences it does not mean PTLS does not exist. In some way women are having issues and to discredit their experiences is not helpful. It is a legitimate health concern that obviously needs more research.
  • PiscesIntuition
    PiscesIntuition Posts: 1,372 Member
    Bumping because this is an important topic.
  • corinasue1143
    corinasue1143 Posts: 7,464 Member
    I tried an IUD first, hated it. Tubal ligation, no problem at all, except shoulder pain few days. Many many years ago.
  • oedipuss
    oedipuss Posts: 51 Member
    edited August 2019
    I've had a tubal ligation done and was walking like a little old lady for at least a couple of days after! As mentioned waiting for the gas they pump into your abdominal cavity to disperse is the main cause of discomfort with the obvious fact that you have been "keyholed" through the abdominal wall and prodded around internally following on its heels.
    Told not to lift anything heavy for at least 2 weeks and I certainly didn't want to and couldn't get the two scars wet either for at least 7 days so "strip washes" were in order.
    My external stitches wouldn't dissolve either and started getting annoying so I took them out myself after 14 days (I used to be a veterinary nurse and have removed more stitches than hot dinners, lol!).
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    ChelzFit wrote: »
    I’ve been doing some more research and now I’m really second guessing having this done. With both my children I had severe post partum and it took forever to feel back to normal. My doctor said that this would not effect my hormones but after reading many women have PTLS and this scares the crap out of me!

    @ChelzFit looks like you were scheduled for this for July 27. What did you end up deciding? How is it going?
  • unstableunicorn
    unstableunicorn Posts: 216 Member
    Last year I had an emergency laparoscopic ligation for one my tubes following a rupture and was placed on medical leave for two weeks. The majority of recovery was for damage caused by the hospital’s failure to treat me the day of the rupture. Had it been treated the day of I would have been able to return to work after two or three days with reduced lifting (10h shifts on my feet as a general labourer; hardest part of returning to work was ptsd). The surgical recovery was pretty easy, and I didn’t even realize there was an extra incision until the day after I got home.

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