Experience with Tying of Tubes

Dh and I only want two kids. I am seriously considering to get my tubes tied. Anyone have any experience with this? Can you give me some feedbacks and also would you recommend doing this? TIA!

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Bump!

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I wanted to but since I gave birth in a catholic hospital they wouldn't do it.....

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I had the Essure procedure done....

Like Lori, I couldnt have it done at delivery b/c I gave birth in a Catholic Hospital...actually same hospital as Lori and the same doctor...

I had the procedure done, in office, several months later. Virtually no down time...

The one thing with the Essure procedure is that you have to wait a bit for it to become effective. It takes 3-6 months.

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keep in mind it's not 100%.

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i just had my tubes severed and clamped in July, during my C section with DD.

i didnt just get them tied, bc you can still get pregnant if the clamping comes undone. yes your tubes can also adhere back together but its a little harder.

i have had no problems... my periods (TMI) are a little heavier, but they last 3 days instead of my avg 6.

my Dr did it while i was still open from my C

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My mom had it done right after my brother was delivered. They'd had 4 kids in 4 1/2 years, so they were done.
I think she was only like 27 or 28 years old, so they almost didn't do it because she was so young...but she insisted!!

I thought it was 100% though....that it was the male procedure that wasn't 100%.

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Posted by Palebride

My mom had it done right after my brother was delivered. They'd had 4 kids in 4 1/2 years, so they were done.
I think she was only like 27 or 28 years old, so they almost didn't do it because she was so young...but she insisted!!

I thought it was 100% though....that it was the male procedure that wasn't 100%.

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If I was done having kids I would ask my DH to have a vasectomy rather than me having my tubes tied. It's a much simpler procedure and reversible in case you ever change your mind.

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I just had this done in July. The Dr did it while I was opened up for the Csection....I have the triplets and really dont need any accidents and I dont want anymore kids...I NEVER want to be pregnant again!!!!!!

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Hey,

well we were in the same situation and yes I did it with Emma's section. As for doing it it was a great choice even though there is a 1% chance that you can have a baby. The recovery is much harder or it was for me but the dr. said it would be a little harder but you get threw it!! I say go for it if you are sure!!

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Both of my SIL's had it done while they were open during their C sections. Both have been perfectly successful. In case you don't go in this direction I have the name of a GREAT Dr that did DH's vasectomy--all laser, no stitches and hardly any pain

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when we make a decision Scott will go. It is a much easier procedure than for a women.
You go thru pregnancy and birth so the guy can go thru a vasectomy very easily.

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Thanks so much ladies!

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Posted by OneOfEach

Both of my SIL's had it done while they were open during their C sections. Both have been perfectly successful. In case you don't go in this direction I have the name of a GREAT Dr that did DH's vasectomy--all laser, no stitches and hardly any pain

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I wanted to do it after my last one. i delivered vaginally in a catholic hospital so it wasnt an option, however if i were having a c-section they would have given me the option to go to southside & deliver there & have it done at the same time. If i wanted to still do it, i had to have the surgery 6wks post pardum. i knew if i had 6wks to think about it & experience life with a newborn all over again, id change my mind. i opted for the mirena instead. i didnt want to have surgery with a newborn + two other kids, i had just recovered from pregnancy and giving birth.

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Posted by pinkandblue

Posted by michele31

when we make a decision Scott will go. It is a much easier procedure than for a women.
You go thru pregnancy and birth so the guy can go thru a vasectomy very easily.

I agree, still trying to get DH on board

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You have FM

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Posted by Snickers

If I was done having kids I would ask my DH to have a vasectomy rather than me having my tubes tied. It's a much simpler procedure and reversible in case you ever change your mind.

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Posted by annoyedTTCer

Posted by Snickers

If I was done having kids I would ask my DH to have a vasectomy rather than me having my tubes tied. It's a much simpler procedure and reversible in case you ever change your mind.

ITA

Why have surgery when he can have something done during an office visit

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Thanks ladies! I will be researching this some more.

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Posted by Stacey1403

Posted by pinkandblue

Posted by michele31

when we make a decision Scott will go. It is a much easier procedure than for a women.
You go thru pregnancy and birth so the guy can go thru a vasectomy very easily.

I agree, still trying to get DH on board

Good Luck with that, we went for the consultation had the date all set and my DH chickened out at the last minute. I think he was hoping we would have another baby but I done!
I actually want to find out more about that procedure that Heather had done the Essure. I have read a little bit about it and think it is the way I want to go.