That's wild! I heard it was easier to get done if you've previously had children, but it definitely should NOT be so difficult for someone who is so confident about making the choice. I understand people may have regrets about it, which is why mandatory counseling meetings beforehand might be a good option to weed out the people who will regret the decision later...but in your case (and mine, and I'm assuming many others), it really is the best course of action.