I would like to hear from women that had their tubes tied without having a c-section only?

My tubal was performed under general anesthesia, arthroscopically. It was done at the same time as another, more serious procedure, so I was hospitalized. I didn’t feel a darn thing related to the tubal as compared to my other surgery, so I can’t really comment on that aspect.

The literature lists the failure rate of tubal ligation as birth control at 1%.

My tubal was done 10yrs ago, no pregnancies since. I went in for surgery, got put to sleep and was released the same day to be driven home. The surgery itself was by two incisions, one through the navel area and one above the pubic bone. I asked them to cut, tie, cauterize and band but I think they just banded the tubes. The recovery was painful for me because I didn’t take the painkillers or other meds prescribed otherwise I was able to walk upright and comfortably after a month.

Not arthroscopically but laparascopically (arthroscopically means in the middle of a joint).

But syz is right, it’s done under general anesthesia relatively painless—you’re left with a 1cm incision right underneath your belly button—and the complication rate is low (not zero, though).

why can’t your husband get a vasectomy? i don’t think they even need general anesthesia for that, and a lot of the risks of surgery are the anesthesia

@casheroo I think it’ll be more expensive for him? None of us have insurance…

@2late2be hmm, I’d think it be less expensive, because I think the anesthesia is the most expensive part. That’s just a guess. I’d look into it though, because I think it’s always beneficial for the male to have the surgery instead of the woman..especially since you have two kids to chase after. Also, I know Planned Parenthood has this thing called essure which is a permanent birth control for the woman…Planned Parenthood isn’t terribly expensive.

My mother had a tubal performed laparoscopically immediately following the natural birth of my sister. It took a bit of time for it to heal completely but without any severe pain. However, she has since suffered from Menorrhagia. Despite that issue, there have been no further pregnancies.

Such results are typical for those who are anatomically correct, however, my step-father’s aunt had the same procedure done, but became pregnant a few months later due to the fact that she was “blessed” with a third fallopian tube, that the Dr’s somehow missed

@casheroo @2late2be A vasectomy is much cheaper than a tubal ligation. Safer too. Many family physician will perform vasectomies in their offices for far cheaper than a urologist.

Um, yes, wrong terminology there. Three knee surgeries, too. Oops.

I doubt your doctor would perform the procedure the same day as your 6 week check-up, if that’s what you’re asking. He or she will probably discuss the procedure with you, answer any questions you have, and then set up an appointment.

The vasectomy is much simpler, so check on the costs and consider that as an option.

@MissAusten is correct. It’s not an office procedure.

Much cheaper for him. No general anesthesia required.
Mine was 20+ years ago. general anasthesia, a little sore and gassy for a few days. Recovery from the anesthesia was harder than the surgery.