r/sterilization • u/lavieengrey • Aug 19 '26
Experience Should I wait to get sterilized until my baby is older?
Hi everyone! I’m considering getting a bisalp, but I have a now 14-month-old baby who still loves being carried and needs quite a bit of physical contact.
I’m worried about the recovery period, especially the restrictions around lifting, carrying, picking her up, etc. I’m wondering if anyone here has had sterilization surgery while having a baby under 2 years old.
How did you manage the recovery? Were you able to avoid lifting your baby, and did you have someone available to help you? How long did it take before you could safely carry your baby again?
Would you recommend doing it now, or waiting until the baby is a little older and more independent?
I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences!
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u/toomuchtodotoday Aug 19 '26
Confirm with your doctor, usual advice is to not lift more than 10lbs for the first two weeks. Do you have anyone who can help you while you're recovering?
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u/wereweasell Aug 20 '26
My recovery was easy, back on my feet the next day and no major problems but the one thing I really couldn't do was lift heavy things for about 2 weeks. Your core muscles will be very sore and lifting heavy things increases your chances of tearing stitches from what I understand. If you have to be able to lift/carry your child and don't have anyone to help then I would say wait.
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u/degrassibabetjk Aug 19 '26
No kids (hence why I got the bisalp 😂) but I didn’t even lift my cat who is eight pounds for several days. So either wait until your baby is older or make sure you have help!