Tubal Removal

I’ve always been scared and a major baby when it came to things like surgeries, needles, childbirth, etc.

I’ve never broken a bone in my life or had any surgery. I’ve done lots of research beforehand but noticed there wasn’t a lot of personal information on the topic.

So if you’re contemplating getting your tubes removed but aren’t quite sure due to fear, I’d like to share my own experience.

Why I chose tubal removal

After having my third child I knew it was time for me to prevent a future pregnancy – for good. I like to tell everyone now that you’re never done until you make it permanent. Which is exactly what I did after my last child. I knew I didn’t want to live in fear for the rest of my life.

Yes, fear.

Childbirth is no joke! It’s pretty intense and the thought of having to go through it again scares the shit out of me!

Funny story – after I had my surgery done I had a dream that I was pregnant with our 4th child and I was TERRIFIED.

So if that sounds like you keep reading..

Do not be afraid!

Easy peasy.

To think that I was more scared of my surgery than I was of giving birth is hysterical looking back. Everyone (in person) will tell you it’s super easy and then they start to scare you by explaining it lol. They are correct it is very easy. There is nothing to be afraid of. If that’s what’s holding you back just go for it because it’s not as bad as it may seem at all!

The procedure

It’s quite simple. Especially if you are already in the hospital due to childbirth. This is the best time and place to do it because once you leave let’s face it you’re not going back there. So make sure you get it done before you leave the hospital!

If you delivered vaginally, then by the next day they will have you scheduled to go in for surgery.

• They roll you down to the surgeons in your bed – I laughed the whole way because honestly, it was fun and embarrassing; I mean I can walk!?!?
• Then the nurse will talk with you, ask a few questions go through some paperwork, and you will sign a consent form.
• Once the doctor is ready for you they roll you back into the operating room and throw you on the table (not literally) but pretty much what you see in the movies.
• At this point is when I started freaking out. I was breathing heavily I just wanted to get up and run out of the room. Until they put the oxygen mask on and I drifted off to sleep.
• Finally, I woke up in the room I was waiting in before they sent me to the doctor. I was RELIEVED. I felt surprisingly good just tired and groggy. They told me how long I was out for and how long the surgery took (roughly 20-30 minutes) and they rolled me right back up to my room.
• Once I got back to my room they brought my baby back I got dressed and waited for my OBGYN to dismiss me.

That was it!

We left immediately after and I felt wonderful, relieved, and ready to go home and get on with my life as a new family of 5! I remember telling everyone how the surgery that I was stressing over turned into a “that was nothing!”

The aftermath

The incision is right below your belly button. It may be small but it does hurt for a couple of days – it makes you feel for the mamas who needed or maybe even opted for C-sections and if they can carry on with an incision that big this will seem like nothing because it is. Once your belly shrinks back to its normal size that incision diminishes right into your belly button so you will never see it – it’s great!

All in all, I hope this gives you relief and some peace of mind if you are debating on getting the same procedure.

Go for it!