Tie-ing Your Tubes or Clipping Them ???

I got my tubes tied about 14 years ago. Actually mine were cut, burned, and tied. The procedure was done at an out-patient clinic. I was there about 2 hours. The procedure didn't take long, about 30 minutes, but I had to stay afterwards to make sure I did not have a reaction to the anesthetic because I have a history of having bad reactions. I was put completely under to have it done, but I have a friend who was given a local so she was only numb from the waist down.

The doctor made a very small incision in my belly button to go in and tie my tubes. The recovery was very easy. I was on Tylenol for 2 days then back to normal. I had a 2 year old at home and had no problems taking care of him, picking him up and all of that. I was never in any pain, but had mild discomfort the day I had it done. I think it depends on the doctor.

As for the eggs, you still release an egg every month but because there is no where for it to go it disintegrates in the tube. It just dissolves away.

I am very happy that I had it done, and if I had to make the choice I again I would not change a thing.

As far as I know most insurance companies cover it. I've never heard of anyone having to pay out of pocket for it.

I think we do enough having the children. 10 months prego then birthing. My husband got snipped and he said the thought was harder than the actual surgery. He was done in less than 30 mins, laying on the couch swapping frozen peas for two days and perfectly fine. Get your tubes tied is a major surgery.

I got the Essure proceedure. It is done in the Gynos office.
http://www.essure.com/

I signed the consent forms to have mine tied after I delivered my second child by c-section. About 2 weeks before delivery I was doing a little research and my husband asked what I was doing. He started to google it too and then started looking into side effects and risks and asked me not to get it done. I went with the IUD and it never settled into place (we think because of scar tissue from the c-section??) He scheduled a vasectomy about 6 months after that because the recovery and possible side effects are so much lower for men. He said a trip to the dentist was more difficult. I say give your husband another crack (no pun intended, hahahah well maybe a little pun)

Having a tubal ligation is major surgery if not done during a C-Section. So, make sure you have plenty of recovery time. As for the method used for tubal ligation, that's pretty much just up to your Dr. You might want to research which method has the highest failure rate and make sure that's not the method your Dr plans to use. Also, after having a tubal ligation, if you should ever miss a period, it's a good idea to take a pregnancy test. Tubal ligation does have a small failure rate and a high ectopic pregnancy rate if it does fail.
I know a vasectomy seems like the perfect option and your husband is just being stubborn, but when I researched it, I found that 1 in 6 men who underwent vasectomy had chronic pain and /or complications that plagued them for 7 months or more following surgery. My husband and I value sex in our relationship far to much to gamble with it so we opted for another method of contraception.
Their is no risk free option so think through your options carefully and be in agreement 100% as a couple or use another form of reliable contraception until you are in agreement. It's a big decision, but as long as you know all risk and benefits you can make a good decision with which you both can be happy. Best wishes! Midwife mom of3

Essure procedure. Easy, relatively painless, mild mild cramps first day. Doc tested by running dye inside to make sure there were no leaks or mistakes. Fully blocked naturally in a few months.

Is your husband the one that doesn't want more children? Is this something
the two of you together have agreed with? If you aren't pregnant and no need for a C-Section then why are you the one having to do this MAJOR surgery when he could just go in and get a snip and be done in a few hours?
Sounds very selfish to me. Either way... I had my tubes cut and burned
your eggs still fall, you still have periods and I was glad I had this done. Too bad they didn't just take it all out. I don't understand why doctors don't :-)
I know why they SAY they don't want to... but, it's all bull to me. I had a C-Section when they burned my tubes so, I don't know about the afterwards when all you are doing is getting the tubes burned. Someone could explain to me why doctors don't do this through the vigina instead of through the belly. We would have less pain and less recovery time. I know... the medical world is ran by men is why :-) Okay been through 2 surgeries this year and I'm bitter :-)

My insurance doesn't cover it and I have a major carrier, so I guess you can check on yours. My dr told me that it is considered elective surgery so she said it is not usually covered. My husband is going to get a vasectomy bc it is an office procedure so the cost will be so much less. Plus a tubal is surgery as opposed to an out patient procedure. But, my MIL had it done 13 yrs ago after baby #5 and she hasn't had any problems. The egg is released but it simply dissolves. As far as the side effects go, you have a higher percentage risk for an ectopic pregnancy. I do know of one person who had the procedure done and had a late in life surprise baby, but I do think that is rare. Good luck, whatever you decide!!

I had my tubes tied when I had my daughter by c-section and my cramps are worse and the bleeding is worse. I would not get your tubes tied. I have talked to other several moms who have had their tubes tied and same thing. I would talk your husband into doing. The procedure for men is easier for them than the woman or I would just stick to the pill or some other kind of birth control

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Make certain your husband has a compelling reason for bailing on the family planning responsibilities in your marriage. You are not required to respect a decision you do not understand. If you truly respect and understand his unwillingness, then go ahead with the procedure. Otherwise, you'll resent it later. Not meaning to sound harsh, but it's just so much easier for the man. You've had the kids. You've done your part. His turn. Good luck.

I had a tubal with my c-section - i think they cauterized them. Painless since they were already in there and no extra time needed! My friend had hers done before leaving the hospital with a vaginal birth - but it was separate from the delivery. I haven't had any side effects from it. My periods actually surprise me now - I rarely get the horrible cramps my bleeding may be a little heavier - however I used to only use pantyliners or just one pad the first day then liners. now i just need a pad or 2 a day. My friend will skip months entirely. I also haven't had sex since then so who knows if it really worked! LOL My insurance didn't cover it - but I was prepared to pay the $500. well worth it to me at my age and since my body doesn't get along with pregnancy at all!

I had a procedure called an Ablation. They put hot water inside and carterize your tubes. The egg realeases and every month you have mild spotting to nothing at all. Less invasive than the tube tying or burning and the added benefit is no more messy crime scene in your pants.

Done under a local you are in and out in about 4 hours. The anesthetic takes the longest. Recovery time was a few weeks of spotting and mild soreness.

I had a scheduled c-section and had my tubes sutured (honestly, I don't know if he cut them first. Doc said "We'll be right there looking at your fallopian tubes. It's just 60 cents worth of sutures." I was awake for the section (spinal) and he made sure I still wanted it before he did it.

I don't know if I would have chosen a tubal if I had to have a surgery just for that, outpatient or no. Tough call.

Look up tie or clip on the Internet so that you know what each procedure involves. There are other methods too such as burning the tubes. There is one procedure that MIGHT be able to be reversed. This may also be the one that can sometimes heal back together making one fertile again.

I also opted to get my tubes tied (clipped) and it wasn't bad at all. One small incision in belly button and other above pelvic bone. I had to arrive 2 hours prior to surgery, it took about an hour, and was discharged about an hour and a half after that. I was sore for a couple days and to me it was similar to the discomfort of recovering from childbirth. I also couldn't lift anything for 7 days. I had procedure done on a Wednesday, took Thursday and Friday off of work, on Thursday I laid around and on Friday actually went grocery shopping and out to lunch. I would do it again.

My dh's insurance (BCN) would only cover at 50%, but when I had to change to my employers insurance it was covered at 100% so I went for it!! So I think it all depends on what you have.

Good Luck!!

I would look at the Essure proceedure. Just a word of caution, if you are allergic to nickle, tell your doctor up front. There is another procedure very similar you can have done but the doctor needs to know up front. I just had this other procedure (can't remember the name) and an ablasion done in like 15 minutes in the doctors office. There is very light sedation (don't remember much of it) that I came out of very quickly. There is no recovery time except for a week of light duty (but I think that was cause I had the ablasion done as well). My insurance covered 80% of it. I think it is worth it not to have to undergo major surgery. Check it out and talk with your doctor.

I am going to be setting up an appt for the essure proceedure!

I had the Essure procedure done also. Look into it just for other options. It was in/out procedure. My insurance covered it. You only feel a little cramping afterwards. They insert tiny springs in your tubes. You have to go back to get checked in 3 months to make sure your tubes are blocked. I was pretty impressed with how easy it all was. It is permanent. Good luck with whatever you do.

I had my tubal after a vaginal delivery. I got a spinal (didn't have time for an epidural for delivery or they would have used that). She went in through the belly button, clipped the tubes, and I was able to go home the same day. I used a little percocet the first couple days, then just tylenol. The surgical pain for me went away quick (by the 1st week) but the incision pain lasted longer. I don't have any side effects at this point, but I'm still breastfeeding my baby (3 1/2 mo) so I may after he stops. So as of right now I'm glad I had it done. My husband wouldn't get fixed either and it did kind of make more sense for me to do it because of medical issues. Insurance paid 100% for us after a $200 deductible which I'd already met and of course the usual hospital co-pay :)