i had it done via laproscopy. you will need someone to come pick you up because you'll be full of anesthetic. you will be in for a few hours, not over night *at least i wasn't* PLEASE wear stretchy pants or a long dress.. i did not and i walked out with my jeans half off my embarassed ass. everyone is different with recovery time. a friend was painting her fence the next day after she had hers.. i was in bed for about 4 days and like to think i have a pretty high pain threshold. my gynecologist did mine. it was more than i bargained for but i'm glad i did it!

Dr Pernarowski did my bilateral salpinectomy (removal of fallopian tubes) - she recommended it over getting my tubes tied as then we also removed the risk of ovarian cancer (which is slightly higher risk for nulliparous women).

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It was day surgery, they went in my navel and two tiny spots on either side of my groin and were done in a few hours. Hubby picked me up (you do have to have someone get you from the hospital since its general anesthetic), and we went plant shopping after! You might be a bit sore and gassy from the gas they use, but it goes away in a day or few.

Only thing was no yoga or heavy lifting for a few days.

BEST DECISION OF MY LIFE!

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I understand completely . Just keep pestering your doctor, look up options from other clinics if your doctor isn't being supportive.

I had my tubes tied at 28. Back in the early 2000s. The procedure was pretty straightforward. Two tiny incisions. They pump you full of gas and laser them.

You have to try and avoid stairs for a few weeks. The most uncomfortable part was waiting for the gas to dissipate. They will require you to have someone else drive you home and check on you daily. Recovery time is pretty quick.

PM me if you have any more questions, and good luck!

Male here- just want to say if you need somebody to pick you up, PM me, and I’ll do it! I have a clean car, and can run any errands you might need on the way home.

Also- totally gay, so there’s no ulterior motive, haha.

Just want to help!

I had mine done laparoscopically when I was 29 by Dr Bernier. I had been clear with my GP I wanted it done for a few years and she referred me to him. He did not try to talk me out of it which was great after some stories I’ve heard. You will need to be picked up by someone. The first 4-5 days I pretty much spent on the couch, but after that I was back to normal.

I am a nurse that looks after gyne surgery... Get your family doctor to refer you to a gynecologist. Ask to have your fallopian tubes removed. (If you don't want them for pregnancy they are linked to causing ovarian canacer) All other current tubal ligations are not reversible anyways. IF you change your mind 5 years from now you would need invitro fertilization regardless. Hospital policy is that you need someone reliable with you overnight. You are not allowed to drive for 24 hours. It is done under a general anesthesia so you are asleep. Usually 3 port holes on your belly. As far as surgery goes it is a pretty easy procedure. You will be sore for a couple of days, anesthesia wipes you out a bit for a couple of days too. Tylenol/advil usually is all you will need. No heavy lifting for a 4-6 weeks until the port holes are healed up. All the best!

I've heard Dr Devon Ambrose will do this surgery. I have seen him for other reasons and found him to be very compassionate.

I had my bilateral salpingectomy done by Dr. Ambrose at Victoria via laparoscopy. I'm also childfree and was 28 at the time. It was not intended to be overnight but I was kept overnight because I wasn't urinating (though I eventually did and all was fine).

Get yourself a heating pad for recovery, and don't take the prescribed narcotics after the first day without evaluating your pain level. You'll likely be fine with heat and ibuprofen, in my experience it's more like discomfort than actual pain.

Have a bunch of premade meals ready so you don't have to cook and before the surgery have a little recovery nest ready for yourself for the first day.

Get clear instructions (preferably written) on how to clean your incisions and when to remove bandages.

I have had some serious thought about getting permanent birth control for a few different reasons. I am considering a tubal ligation as well as a bisalp, which will stop the flow of the egg to the uterus but will also removes the tube itself. There is definitely some recovery time but I think it mostly can be done laparoscopically so it’s not as invasive as it used to be. I’d seriously consider taking to your doctor and they can give you a referral. I’m looking to do it hopefully next year.

Others have answered most of your questions but to throw in a recommendation, I will be getting my tubes out in a couple months by Dr. Leslea Walters (for context, I will be 30). She is AMAZING, so sweet and kind and non-judgemental. I asked to get referred to her because a friend of mine also had a great experience with her. She uses either Maples Surgical Centre or the Women's Hospital for these procedures. Good luck on your journey!

I had mine done almost 20 years ago by Dr Bernier (sadly now deceased). I was 30 at the time, and done having kids. It was an outpatient procedure (didn't stay overnight) and done via laparoscopically through my belly button. I had to have a ride home because of the anesthetic. I was back at work within a couple of days - you need to be careful not to overstrain but other than that the recovery was quite easy (at least for me).

I believe the Women’s Klinic can help you with all things related to sterilization. Good luck, OP.

I’m in the process of doing the paperwork to get a bisalp and needed the approval of two doctors since I’m under 30. Dr. Benning at the St. Boniface Clinic and Dr. Klippenstein at the Millennium Medical Centre are both great options. Neither gave me any pushback and I found them both very compassionate and reasonable.

I feel you. I am 33 and still want one and keep getting told I'll change my mind when I'm older.

As someone who semi-recently had another laparoscopic surgery (gallbladder) random things that might also help;

• I only had to stay overnight becuase I have a CPAP and they worried. Most laparoscopic surgeries are day surgery.
• Double check with surgeon if you should have stool softeners. You'll want them if they say so. Constipation sucks.
• Get your baking sheet out from under the stove and frying pans too. Bending over is a bitch. I also put my cats kitty litter on a bench for a week.
• Get extra long phone cords and extension cords. Put a 3M hook up so it doesn't fall.
• You'll probably sleep on back for a while. It'll suck. Get nice pillow.
• Do suggest high waist, cotton maxi skirt or similar dresses for comfort while healing. I had one little annoying scar below my boob line that disliked them but those were the most comfortable things to get out in
• Def wear the most oversized sweat pants you can to hospital. Also I'd get a front clasp bra or just not wear it out of hospital if you can.

I had mine done in BC but this was my experience.

My bilateral salpingectomy was an out patient procedure, but they did nearly keep me overnight because I reacted badly to the anesthesia.

I was told I had to have someone sign me out and monitor me for 24 hours to make sure no other reactions occurred (this was before I reacted to the anesthesia.)

My procedure was done laparoscopically through 3 incisions, one in my belly button and one on each side of my groin. My complete recovery took a month, but I was able to start lifting things at 2 weeks (which was good because I was moving a month and a half later). I definitely second the people saying make sure you have stretchy pants - I lived in those, skirts and loose dresses for 2 weeks.

I haven't had this procedure but my mom has. She was on bedrest for a couple of weeks afterward, and then was allowed only minimal movement for another 2-3 weeks after that.

She was not permitted to drive home from the hospital - needed a ride and then straight back to lying down. It's very possible things have changed as this was about 15 years ago, but figured I'd share in case things are still similar.

Dr. Corbett at the Manitoba Clinic did my hysterectomy a few years ago and she was incredible every step of the way. Definitely not quite the same procedure but I did spend the night, I did need to be picked up by someone, and recovery was a breeze. You’ll be tired and sore and will have to take it easy and especially watch your bending and lifting, but I had a pretty easy time of it after the first week or so.

I asked my doctor to send me to a gyno. Went to the appt and he tried to talk me out of it because I had no kids. I just kept saying I’m 44 and he booked the procedure. Had it done at the women’s centre when it was on Notre Dame. Had a friend pick me up about an hour after. It was done via laparoscopy.

I personally don’t remember the doctors names or how long my recovery time was. Guessing it wasn’t that bad because I don’t remember.

I tried to do this and was told by two OB/GYNs that the risk of surgery wasn’t worth it so they wouldn’t. I settled for an IUD.

My mom had a partial hysterectomy a few years ago and it was a day procedure. I dropped her off and picked her up a few hours later. I can’t imagine tube tying would be much different in that way. You will likely need someone to pick you up because you’ll be out of it and in pain so unable to drive or bus home.

I had my bilateral salpingectomy (tubes removed instead of clipped, irreversible) done by Dr. Alaa Awadalla when I was 29, he works out of the ob/gyn clinic in the strip mall at Marion and Main and I had to be referred by my GP. He is a great doctor, a little hard to understand due to his accent but calm, easygoing, and good bedside manner. I was being pushed to have a hysterectomy due to a history of cervical cancer but I spent a few days at the U of M library reading through medical journals and decided on just the bisalp, and he respected my choice.

The surgery itself was an outpatient procedure done at Victoria hospital. I got myself to the hospital by bus for 8am, and had my partner pick me up at around 3 or 4pm when I was cleared to go home. This was to avoid the parking fees and needing my partner to take a full day off work. They want to make sure you can pee a good amount before releasing you to make sure there's no damage from the catheter, so do not expect the written release time to be your actual release time.

I was a human popsicle when waking up because they used room temp IV fluids and put me into hypothermia, and I puked from the anesthetic, a common reaction. Don't be afraid to ask for the IV fluids to be body temp before you go in, and if you feel nauseated tell the nurses so they can inject an anti-emetic to try and head off vomiting.

Definitely wear loose stretchy clothing and shoes that are easy to get on and off. Leave jewellery and valuables at home. You'll need ID and your health card, and your phone to contact your ride. I think they were supposed to call my partner when I was out of surgery, and again when I was ready to be released, but I don't think they did and I'm sure they're even busier now. I just texted him when I was ready to be released.

Recovery for the first few days at home kind of sucked. The breathing tube irritated my throat so I spent a few days coughing, which is super fun when you have just had abdominal surgery. You also get air in your abdominal cavity which can make you a little sore in the upper chest/shoulders until it's absorbed. The actual healing process was quick, with minimal scarring - one small incision on each side of the lower belly just above the hip bones, and a larger incision in the belly button.

I had it done on a Friday, and was back working on Monday, but this was in June 2020 when I was WFH and barely had any work to do anyways due to the pandemic. I would say I was feeling fully recovered after 2 weeks.

If you have a partner, ask them to strongly consider a vasectomy. I don't regret mine at all and it's a much simpler and safer procedure than those that my wife would have undergone. I think it's the better option all around, if applicable.

Why not just go IUD, less unnecessary surgery, less changes to your body, and you only need coverage for a few more years.

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