u/dreamingwithjeno

I (27F) had my laparoscopic bilateral salpingectomy back in April of this year and wanted to share for anyone curious. In short, it was a breeze and women are superior in every aspect lol.

Background: I have PMOS/PCOS, and experience with operations requiring anesthesia (laproscopic appendectomy around 14 years ago, Ureteroscopy in 2024, colonoscopy in January of this year)

My Doc/The Appointment: I've been with my obgyn for about 2 years now. She's an absolute rockstar and in her 50s-60s. When I brought up this procedure to her, it was in a virtual meeting (due to an unexpected city shutdown snow storm) so she wanted me to come in office + make sure I was 100%. It felt like she was "bingo-ing" me with saying, "I don't want you to come back later to me regretting this." But, I asked her if any of her previous patients have and she said no with a smirk.

After I explained my whole situation, and views and if my partner does want kids then they can find someone else etc etc, my doc laughed and said to me, "that is very mature & wise...this is against policy but I don't have any kids either, didn't met the right person." So it was a respectful bingo, not condescending.

My Operation: Monday morning first thing 7am. The nurses got me gowned up + IV and went over paperwork. The anesthesiologist came in and went over the procedure, that took roughly 1 hour for pre op and 45min-1hr for the operation itself. I was so glad the entire staff were all women and it was a incredible sight.

I already had a scar on one side of my abdomen closer to hips and in my naval due to my previous appendix removal procedure so my doc went in those same scars. An additional new incision was made on the other side of my abdomen. I joke that I'm symmetrical now.

After a quick nap, you're a bit groggy. The procedure requires air to be filled in your belly to make room for the surgical tools. I was bloated for about 3-4 days, which is normal. My doc used surgical glue to close up my cuts. The nurses gave me water and graham crackers since I was starving. You're not allowed to eat for 12 hours before.

My partner (M30) was my procedure contact and took me to his house since he lived closer to the hospital.

Aftercare/recovery: I was given a packet on recovery and oxycodone for pain. I mostly slept the entire rest of the day. Later into the evening, I woke up and had some blood come through my shirt. I must have rolled on my side in my sleep. The emergency nurses line for the hospital reassured me that this was normal and to call back if more occurs.

I took maybe 2 max oxycodones the first 24 hours and really didn't need more as I was pain free, just bloated. By the second day, I felt fine to drive and wanted to go home since I wanted to be in my own bed with my kitties. I did prepare to have a full week to recover and WFH if needed, but didn't need it.

The surgery glue naturally falls off or if it comes loose, my doc said it can be gently peeled off. That Friday (4 days later) I had a follow up with my doc to look at my insicion sites and she showed me the pictures of my fallopian tubes.(Side note, I asked to keep them but pathology denied me lol so my doc said she would take pictures for me). I felt great overall and the bloating was going down a bit.

One week after: During the pre-op visit, I was worried that I may miss a buisness trip the week after surgery since procedures are set on doctors' timelines. My doc reasured me that going on planes and traveling is okay just be mindful of not lifting more than 20-30+ pounds. Always wear compression socks on planes when traveling people!

I felt like wonder woman with how I just had a major procedure removing some organs and was back to normal within a week, lifting suitcases, traveling, work, fun etc. No offense to the men on here, we love you, but it made me think that pitiful men would have to be on bedrest for 2 weeks and could never be like us women!

It's super empowering and now my household is all spayed, vaccinated, and women of choice. 💟🐈🐈‍⬛️

I will say, one of my worst ocd compulsion/fears finally is gone and I don't feel any regret or emotion other than happiness 😊

Ask any questions or dm!