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Submitted by this_is_me on Wed, 08/15/2018 - 7:44am

So I am sitting in the waiting room of the doctors office to get an ultrasound for my IUD. I previously had the arm implant but after a year and a half I couldnt stand the side effects anymore. 2 weeks ago I had it removed and a Nonhormonal IUD inserted. So far so good but it has only just been 2 weeks. At my last appointment however my doctor told me I was a good candidate for liposcopic tubiligation(sp). Meaning basically 2 tiny cuts on either side of my belly button and 30 minutes later my tubes are tied. About an hour in recovery after to make sure I'm all good and then home on light duty for 2 weeks. Sounds great to me but I'm wondering if anyone has experience with getting their tubes tied? Is it worth it? Bad side effects? Anything? Or maybe someone has had a great experience and wouldn't mind sharing that?

I just know I'm 36 now and with 2 bios and 3 skids I have no interest in ever having any more babies. My IUD is good for 10 years and maybe that will put me close to "the change" but I'm perfectly alright with permanently making sure nothing slips or comes loose and there is an accidental pregnancy. 

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Submitted by hereiam on Wed, 08/15/2018 - 7:54am

I had my tubes cut & cauterized years ago and have never had any issues. Two itty bitty scars and a little bloating for a day or so (due to the gas they use in the belly). I have never regretted it and I absolutely think it was worth it.

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Submitted by WalkOnBy on Wed, 08/15/2018 - 8:04am

I had my tubes tied in 1996, a year after the Things were born.  I had three kids and knew that I wasn't going to have any more.

It was a simple procedure and I was back to every day life in about a week.

Highly recommend it as a form of birth control!

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Submitted by Coco72 on Wed, 08/15/2018 - 8:32am

I've had my tubes tied for about 20 years and it was a breeze even back then, and never really regretted my decision. I was much younger (25 years old) around 30 I thought I wanted another baby, I already had 3, but I am SO glad my tubes were tied and it wasn't an option for me. 

I have suffered with insanely heavy periods for a few years now, they were so bad I would usually miss a day or 2 of work every month due to it and became so anemic I needed a blood transfusion. Two months ago I had the Mirena IUD placed, it has helped with the heavy periods tremendously, but I had a lot of cramping, and I often wonder if I am suffering with some depression due to the hormones.

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Submitted by this_is_me on Wed, 08/15/2018 - 8:36am

That's one of the reasons I had my implant removed. I know I was having depression issues with it because as soon as I got that thing out of my body with in just a couple days I felt so much better. Also why I got the copper IUD because it has no hormones in it.

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Submitted by justmakingthebest on Wed, 08/15/2018 - 9:06am

I had my tubes tied after my last C-section. I am not sure I would do the surgery vs. making the hubs get a vasectmy but there is no way that I would do IUD's. I know someone who was almost killed by one. I know they are supposed to be safe but this wasn't even 5 years ago. If she wasn't a nurse and working that night, she would have died. 

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Submitted by SteppedOut on Wed, 08/15/2018 - 9:37am

First time 22years ago after my first son...2nd time after my 2nd son almost 2 years ago. 

Both times was easy... I guess there is a small chance they reconnect - as mine did. My OBGYN said I was the 2nd person she has seen it happen to. 

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Submitted by moving_on_again on Wed, 08/15/2018 - 9:37am

I love my IUD, I'm on my third. I would get my tubes tied but I don't want my period back. Also, how the husband talked me out of him getting a vasectomy. However, I think it's funny because no matter what the Dr. does, he can feel the strings and has even been cut by them. I feel nothing. If he keeps wanting to deal with it, then so be it! 

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Submitted by this_is_me on Wed, 08/15/2018 - 6:37pm

My doctor actually left my strings long because she said that is a common problem. DH says he doesn't really notice them and he hasn't been poked so far.

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Submitted by hereiam on Wed, 08/15/2018 - 11:22am

I get your husband's hesitancy but there really is no comparison when it comes to a vasectomy vs tubal ligation.

A vasectomy is considered a surgical procedure but it's an outpatient procedure, can be done in a doctor's office in about 15-20 minutes. A tubal ligation involves going under anesthesia.

Will your insurance cover your tubal? It is MUCH more expensive than a vasectomy.

I had my tubes tied before I met DH or he would have had a vasectomy in a heartbeat!

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Submitted by this_is_me on Wed, 08/15/2018 - 4:10pm

Yes I have good insurance so it will cover it. Per my doctor at today's appointment this is considered an outpatient surgery as well. 1/2 an hour to do it and around an hour in recovery and she said most women usually go back to work fine in 4 or 5 days. She also said in this procedure they completely remove your tubes all together so no chance of them growing back or coming undone. She also mentioned they have found that having this particular procedure actually lowers ypur chances of ovarian cancer as well. 

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Submitted by elkclan on Wed, 08/15/2018 - 2:49pm

And this is my second partner with a vasectomy. Love it! So much less dangerous and invasive than for women. 

Part of me wishes that we had had children together, but I was 46 (and nearly 47) when I met him and I have one and he has two - there aren't going to be anymore - we'd need a time machine, which I'm pretty sure isn't covered by insurance. Plus I actually really like part time parenting  - except for the guilt of knowing my son is with my psycho ex and his kids are with his psycho ex.