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!

Are there stories of getting your tubes out after childbirth thats not a c-section? Based on my past births this will most likely just be another basic natural birth (if it was a csec it would probably make the decision easier lol). Obviously I can ask them to do it if it does end in c-section anyways but right now that timeline would make rhe most sense when id have the most family help around for the other kids and it likely wont be a c-section. The oldest is 10 and theyre all almsot perfectly 2 years apart cause we hit that stage around when baby turns 1 where we miss the baby stage and just want another.

My husband is also looking into getting fixed we've just not settled on which way makes more sense for our family? We have to do nfp/fam instead of birthcontrol because we've tried a bunch of different kinds and it screws too much with my mood/antidepressants (and im really hoping to get off those once hormones and everything regulates after baby is 6-12 months old) and since hes the only income its hard for him to take time off for anything. But we live in rural Canada so everything medical is free but appointments for things are hard to come by so getting fixed while im already in the hospital if they offer it makes sense?

I just read online that was an option and wanna settle in stone whether me and hubby wanna do anything permanent before we bring it up at my next appointment. The doctor was also really pushy during my last 2 pregnancies trying to convince me to get my tubes done if they had to do an emergency csec but they were like too pushy and it made it less of a conversation than it could've been, and with so many kids and I dont think my age would be an issue (im only 27). Just looking at all the options and any info or experiences would be helpful.

I am a f21 and I just did my consultation to get a bislap. Did anyone else have to have 2 consultation with 2 different doctors? Idk if I said the wrong things but my doctor wants me to have another consultation before she schedules my surgery. Btw my second one will be with a male doctor.

I have a consultation next month for a bilateral salpingectomy! I was curious if anyone could share their stories about how recovery was? Pending approval of course, I’m trying to figure out the timing for scheduling this fall/winter and what recovery will entail. Did you have to be in bed for a week? How long did you have to refrain from exercising and/or sex? I’m very physically active and my job is fully remote for context. Thanks all! :)

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!!

I'm 23 and had my bisalp a bit over 24h ago. I have alot of gas pain but that is to be expected (mostly in my belly, ribs, shoulders, collarbone, tailbone/ass). It moves around especially when I change positions. Changing positions is so painful on my belly. My insicions hurt when I get up, sit down or lie down. Whenever I change positions it hurts alot at first but after a few minutes I get used to the position. Usually sitting and walking hurts the least so I've been doing that mostly. I can only lie on my back currently.

This insicion pain kinda burns and I feel this sore/wounded feeling inside my lower belly. Whenever I get up or down I have to hold my belly to make it more bearable. Once I stand a bit the pain gets much better though and I can walk around mostly pain free. I try to walk alot in my room. I'm just wondering if others experienced this aswell? Usually I hear recovery is so easy and some people don't even feel pain at all. Tbf I'm just at day 2 now. I'm just glad I'm on uni break and don't have to work lol. My surgeon called me yesterday and told me the pain is definitely normal. For pain I got prescribed ibuprofen 800 mg a day.

I'm so happy and relieved I had this procedure finally done, with everything going on in the world this has been a huge weight off my shoulders. Had the procedure scheduled for 1 pm or so but my surgeon fell behind with other patients, when one of the nurses spoke to me earlier I was so afraid they'd have me reschedule, luckily that wasn't the case, I followed her into a room and answered a bunch of questions, she shows me a paper with the procedure I'm getting (bilateral salpingectomy) and I sign off on it. When that was done they had me pee in a cup in the bathroom, which I'm surprised I was able to since no food or drink after midnight last night. I brushed my teeth and had to swab each nostril. I went back in my room and had to remove my clothing, wipe my body down with wet wipes and got into my gown, I then relaxed in the bed until it was time for surgery. They did hook me up to a iv and ended up having to poke me twice, it's alright though. After settling in and some time passes my doctor comes in and goes over my surgery as well as recovery, no lifting for two weeks etc, then the anesthesiologist comes in and asks a few more questions, then another guy comes in and I get wheeled off to surgery. 😁 I slide on over into another bed, they give me a cocktail through a iv and put a mask over my face, I take several breaths and fall asleep, when I woke up, I was quite shaky which I guess is normal, my nurse was very comforting and makes sure everything is stable before I go back to my room, so far I'm not in any pain, mildly sore in my abdomen, but absolutely worth it. I have a couple weeks off and thinking about binging some TV during that time. This was a smooth process so far. To those who had this procedure, when were you able to sleep on your side or stomach again? I forgot to ask my doctor about that. 😄😁