Officially sterile!
So I had my surgery last week, and it went swimmingly. Minor complications revolving around the removal of my IUD (see, that could have been avoided if they'd sterilized me a decade ago!) but all went well otherwise, and I'm quite pleased. A couple small scars is nothing compared to the relief of knowing that I can't get pregnant. I'm not 100% sure I'd be emotionally able to deal healthily with an abortion, so I'm incredibly glad to know that I'll never have to make a choice between two undesirable paths.
Anyway, if any women are pondering a tubal ligation (or what I had, tube removal, salpingectomy...) The surgery itself is easy to rebound from, the pain was minimal and I took nothing stronger than Aleve. If I worked a desk job, I believe I'd have been able to return to work after just a few days. I screwed up some of my own aftercare, but even that doesn't seem to be a big problem. It's well worth it - my peace of mind about the future is settled in a lovely way that I have never experienced!
Posted by MacStrikerWhen being selfish is better than being selfless...
Posted by MacStriker"Shop Smart, Shop S-Mart."
Posted by MacStrikerWhen people with kids say "they are an investment!" (as if it's a positive thing), this is what comes to mind...
Posted by MacStrikerA book club that only allows ONE book, seems kinda narrow...
Posted by MacStrikerKids = Party Poopers (literally)
Posted by MacStrikerNone is better than one!
Posted by MacStrikerThose Ungrateful Crotch-Goblins!
Posted by MacStrikerI'm not saying it's right, but i understand the sentiments of the reply...
Posted by MacStriker"... it's a peaceful life..."
Posted by JGalA little late but still applies every day.
Posted by MacStrikerAll the crotch goblins giving a breather to their breeders for most of the day. SerenityNow!
Posted by UrsiMajorWell, I guess this beats a pregnancy positive.
Posted by KojaksmomIt might work!
Posted by UrsiMajorYou're welcome
Posted by MacStrikerThe struggle is real
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