Closing the gates

Barbie asks: about getting your tubes tied: how long did the process take? did it feel funny while they were doing it? were you awake for it? anything else you'd like to add? lol. 


First of all, sorry it took me so long to answer, I haven't checked my blog in awhile.  Ok, well let me start by saying I had my tubes ties right after my c-section. I was already opened up and numb, etc. so they did it at that time. It was discussed well in advance. It took about 10-15 mins after the baby was out. Then they had to put everything back in place which took about another 10-15 mins. I was awake and alert, I could not hear/feel anything. Also I did not notice anything different in the healing process from my first c-section. 


I have to add, since I assume you will not be having a c-section, that I believe they do this laproscopicly <- (spelling?) now.  I had a friend that went back a few weeks after her delivery and they just went in through her belly button and clamped them off.  She was awake ( I think) and was a little sore afterward. About 2-3 days.  But I think it all depends on your doctor.  Here is a great explanation of it tuballigation.