work, exercise, bungee-jump) after a tubal ligation?
+ I had a much easier time, before and after my tubal, than I thought I would. My primary-care dr. approved my request for a tubal referral (at the ripe old age of 27 ;> ) with very few questions asked. I had the surgery on a Friday, and was back to work on Monday. By that time, I didn’t even need painkillers, although I couldn’t do any heavy lifting for about two weeks after I got my tubes tied. Physically, it’s pretty much business as usual–I have a normal sex drive, I ovulate, I have normal menstrual cycles. Emotionally, I’ve decided my family’s problems with my decision are just that–THEIR problems–and I do not need to make them MINE. I know I made the right choice for me. (Marisa Wood) + Keep in mind that the rate of failure for a tubal is much higher than doctors are willing to admit, and the rate of failure is higher the younger you are. Make sure that your doctor uses the absolute most dependable method. If he jokes around about failure, tell him to drop dead and find yourse
