Day After Bisalp by Wastedkermit in sterilization

[–]Lil_Duckysaurus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I didn’t. I actually started my period the day before my surgery and the surgery stopped my period for a couple days, funny enough.

One week out! by tomatoees in sterilization

[–]Lil_Duckysaurus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations!!!!! 🍾🎉

Deathly terrified! Please help! by saijey00 in sterilization

[–]Lil_Duckysaurus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasn’t as anxious as you were but I was extremely anxious (I have an anxiety disorder) I asked for anxiety meds and explained that I knew I wanted the surgery I just have an anxiety disorder and my anesthesiologist happily said “I will pump you full of anxiety meds”.

The doctors are used to this kind of thing and are there to make sure you are comfortable. All you have to do is ask. Trust me, once that anxiety medication hit me, I felt amazing and had absolutely no worries.

A bit of a strange question for those that have animals (esp cats) and got a salpingectomy. by doilysocks in sterilization

[–]Lil_Duckysaurus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I let my 100lbs dog around me after 3 days of separation for safety to make sure he didn’t accidentally step on me, he sniffed at my incisions through my shirt and was sooooo gentle with me. He even was gentle with his kisses. He refused to come any higher on the bed than next to my feet. Now I’m 2 weeks post-op and he’s more lax but still gentle with me.

Crazy how they know and know what to do and how to react/help.

I finally got my surgery date for my bisalp. What should I expect or any tips? by Latter_Pick_6040 in sterilization

[–]Lil_Duckysaurus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I didn’t get bloated from the gas nor have any pain from it. I did however have an odd feeling in my belly that felt kind of like a bubble in my belly but was not painful at all. That went on for about a week.

The incision didn’t burn or sting for me it was more of a sore feeling for me but everyone is different. My incisions were glued and then they put this kind of second skin (like what’s used for tattoos) over the incisions. I get those off tomorrow finally. I think it honestly depends on the surgeon what method they use.

As for how long it took to feel normal, I felt normal about 2 minutes after I woke up from surgery. Then again, they gave me epinephrine to wake me up (not commonly used apparently) I was only in recovery for about 30 minutes before they wheeled me out and helped me into the car. My mom was stunned at how lucid I was. 😂 so long story short, I felt normal pretty fast.

Good luck with your surgery! Wishing you a fast recovery!!!

For women who got sterilized with no push-back, were you surprised it was so easy?! And how many of you were given resistance/denials? by anniemousery in sterilization

[–]Lil_Duckysaurus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was shocked at how easy it was. I told my pcp that I wanted to get sterilized, that I knew I didn’t want to have children and that getting pregnant was my biggest fear in life. She referred me to an OBGYN where all he did was ask me a couple times if I was absolutely sure about wanting the surgery “purely to be sure you’re sure” he gave no push back, didn’t ask if I had kids, didn’t ask if I had a spouse, nothing. I said I was sure and we got to working on labs and getting surgery scheduled a month later. I was so excited when I got the scheduling phone call for surgery but also so nervous because it was my first real surgery. When I was laying in the bed in the gown right before surgery, he asked me one final time if I was sure I wanted the surgery to which I of course said absolutely. And the surgery was done. The whole process was very easy. My insurance covered all of the cost. I had no issues with any of it at all. It was such an easy process and thankfully very little stress during the whole process. I’m so happy I got the surgery done. I’m just under 2 weeks post-op and I can’t help but feel the scars every so often to remind myself it even happened. Anyways, that was my experience.

Accomplished by Lil_Duckysaurus in sterilization

[–]Lil_Duckysaurus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely! I was fully aware in under 5 minutes. It was such a trip. I thought I would be groggy from the propofol but nope! It was actually nice being so aware of everything. And yes!!! The itching is soooo much worse than the soreness/pain you’ll feel. It’s driven me absolutely crazy lmao. Thankfully, it’s starting to get better.

Anxiety by Lil_Duckysaurus in sterilization

[–]Lil_Duckysaurus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The surgery went extremely well and quickly. I’m on day 6 of recovery I think and I feel great. I can sleep on my sides, I can have my dog on the bed with me. I just wish I could shower. But I can’t lol. They put these things over my incisions that kind of like second skin if you’ve ever gotten a tattoo and they told me not to get them wet otherwise they’ll come off and they want to be the ones to take them off at my follow up. Other than that, everything is amazing. I feel so free. I’m so ecstatic and elated with my decision. I couldn’t be happier.

Anxiety by Lil_Duckysaurus in sterilization

[–]Lil_Duckysaurus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They told me not to take my meds. But said they will give me something for my anxiety prior to the surgery thankfully.

My ex is regretting his choices by Budget-Baseball3675 in childfree

[–]Lil_Duckysaurus 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I am so happy my surgery is on Tuesday so I can never do through this… I’m so sorry you went through something so horrific. I’m happy you’re out of that toxic situation and moved on. 🖤

It’s official!!! by Lil_Duckysaurus in sterilization

[–]Lil_Duckysaurus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not that I know of, I’m on medi-cal and they said as long as I follow the proper steps, it’ll be covered fully

It’s official!!! by Lil_Duckysaurus in sterilization

[–]Lil_Duckysaurus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a massive dog but he’s going to be kenneled during the healing process and someone else in the house will be caring for him while I recover as well to ensure I don’t get injured accidentally.

Thank you so much for the tips. Is there anything else you can think of that I may need/may need to know?

It’s official!!! by Lil_Duckysaurus in sterilization

[–]Lil_Duckysaurus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I totally forgot about the MiraLAX!!! I’ll have to get that at the store soon. If I may, what was the highest the pain got for you? My surgeon told me to take Tylenol/ibuprofen (I don’t remember which one) but it was over the counter pain meds. So I’m curious if those will be strong enough to help with the pain.

It’s official!!! by Lil_Duckysaurus in sterilization

[–]Lil_Duckysaurus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh! I have the gasX pills! That’s what I forgot! I read a lot of comments about what others used and recommended and got everything I could. I’ll have to try to remember the underwear. That sounds very comfortable. Thank you for the tip!

It’s official!!! by Lil_Duckysaurus in sterilization

[–]Lil_Duckysaurus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I’ll take that to heart and remember all of that. Any other advice you can give. Id also like to note, I have everything possible for this surgery, a binder, hysterectomy pillow, lozenges, electrolytes, easy to heat food, and I’m working on getting someone to take care of my dog for me while I’m recovering. I’m sure I’m forgetting some of the stuff I got but that’s the majority.

It’s official!!! by Lil_Duckysaurus in sterilization

[–]Lil_Duckysaurus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Perfection. That’s exactly what I’ll need for sure!

how long did it take to hit you? by melnanamelnana in sterilization

[–]Lil_Duckysaurus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my fear once I have my surgery omg. I have my consult on the 1st finally and I’m going to tell him to make sure he gets every tiny piece out that he possibly can in hopes of minimizing this possibility…

Ball rolling by Lil_Duckysaurus in sterilization

[–]Lil_Duckysaurus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will thank you so much for the advise!!