Sterilisation

[pinkkoala]

I am considering this as an option, but am keen to hear how others were. Were you kept in hospital, was it general anaesthetic, how much pain afterwards, how long off work.
How long was the waiting list.
I have a 13 year old and work as a hca.

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Anyone have any words of advice

Hi sorry just seen your post. It may be too late now? I was sterilised in Feb this year. I arranged it through my GP and it took about two-three months to get my hospital appointment. It was done in a day so was out the same day. If you have any questions let me know and I'll try and answer them x

I had it done 11yrs ago, general anaesthetic.
Not kept in, day surgery.
I was sore for a few days but back to normal after a week, no regrets at all

The waiting list was around 3 months.
Dd was 6 at the time, she's my only child and is now 17.

Waiting time from seeing gp to op was around 6 months.
Day surgery so home the same day - had to be collected by h due to ga. I had clips put on my tubes so it was lap surgery. Did the school run the next day but walked very slowly. No lifting for a week. Felt back to normal after a week. Pain manageable with otc. I don’t regret it. But you must remember nothing except no sex is 100%. I ended up with ectopic later. It is exceptionally rare - all doctors seemed to want to chat with me. I had further surgery and had both tubes removed. Despite this I still say it is worthwhile. Just if you are late don’t ignore. Oh and be prepared for them to want to see your partner too if you have one - have a speech rehearsed which shows you understand what you are asking for, know risks, why you want it and that it is permanent.