Considering Sterilization
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| Mon, 01-22-2007 - 8:44pm |
I have come into the message boards looking for anyone who has had the Essure procedure done so I can get some non-biased information on the procedure.
I am considering this over TL since I have had multiple abdominal surgeries and do not want to go through another one. I had an ovarian cyst removed back in 1993, it started out by laproscopy, but since the cyst was inside the ovary, the doctor had to make an incision just below my bikini line to remove the cyst. My muscles never fully regained from that one and I was out for 6 weeks. When I finally got pregnant in 2002, I had an emergency c-section since I wouldn't dialate past 5cm. That incision was higher and smaller than the previous one and used staples to close. It healed much faster and better and I was able to move around after 2 weeks like I never had any surgery. I do believe that since my first recovery was very painful, this one was a breeze since I already knew what to expect and my stomach muscles were also stretched from the baby making recovery much less painful. I think that if I try to have another laproscopy, the same mess will happen with another incision, and I don't want to try that again. I am 38yo and don't heal as quickly as I used to! LOL.
I have had the dye injected to check for blockage back in March or April of 2001, to see if that may have been the reason for no conception for the past 10 years. It was uncomfortable during the procedure, and the cramps were horrible for the remainder of the day (then again I get horrible cramps every month anyway). I am glad to report that the following June, I found out I was pregnant and have a beautiful son! I am also glad to hear that it won't be as painful when they check for the blockage after Essure.
I hope that you will keep in touch with me, as I am going to set up a consult with my doctor who already told me about the procedure and that I do qualify. I will also post another post to let others know about my experiences so that I may help others with their decisions.
Thank you again!
Gina
(I have also posted this as a reply to another message)
