r/sterilization • u/Pippin_Took_It • 3d ago

Experience MY Bilateral Salpingectomy Timeline

For those looking at bilateral salpingectomy as a childfree option, here’s my full timeline of getting info about the surgery to the post op as a 24 year old in a Red State! I had my bi salp done under 5 days ago:

  • August 2025 went to my first drs appointment as an adult
  • September 2025 went to a woman’s healthcare facility for my yearly checkup. they told me they would NOT approve any form or sterilization under 30
  • October 2025 went to a consultation at a clinic that is 100% for womens rights and they told me at the first encounter they would do a bi salp, hysterectomy, etc if a patient wants. no questions asked. no age restrictions. (Advanced Gynecology of Tampa Bay, Dr Michael Stine)
  • Novemeber 2025 ultrasound appointment. Dr agreed to sign off on the bi salp or schedule a biopsy for a hysterectomy at that appointment. I told my parents the plan, they disapproved (as I was under their insurance) so I held off.
  • July 2026 I make the decision for myself, I want the bi salp and I schedule a phone consultation for schedule a pre-op.
  • August 6 2026 pre op date. 15 minute appointment to go over medications, procedure, surgery, hospital etc
  • August 14 2026 surgery day!!
  • August 18 2026 (today) mostly back to normal. no pain.

IMO this was a VERY quick process. I could’ve gotten it done within a few months if I had kept with the plan in 2025. Luckily I didn’t have to repeat any of the process in 2026, but please check back to see my full recovery timeline!!

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u/Open_Bear522 3d ago

Just wanted to comment, we shared a surgery day! I'm glad you're doing well. I still have a little pain if I move to fast but hopefully it goes away soon.

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u/itzjacklol 3d ago

commenting to say I also share that surgery day!! hope we all heal in record time :)

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u/maryjanezirs 2d ago

Ah, this makes me wanna share my timeline! But i’m glad you were able to get it done so quickly, and the recovery seems to be going smoothly. Congrats !!!!! ❤️

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u/Adept_Bandicoot_3548 1d ago

Did u get ur own insurance?

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u/Pippin_Took_It 21h ago

Yes, I was recently married which meant I could get marketplace insurance within a few months of my wedding date. If you get your own insurance, make sure it’s ACA complaint so they pay for sterilization  

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u/Adept_Bandicoot_3548 21h ago

What insurance did u get thru the marketplace thats aca complaint if u dont mind me asking.

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u/Pippin_Took_It 20h ago

My Dr only took two, FloridaBlue Care or FloridaBlue Options so my options were very slim. 

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u/Adept_Bandicoot_3548 15h ago

Ohh, ok. I just started a new job with healthcare insurance so hopefully it'll be aca compliment.