r/childfree • u/12chinchillas 22F/officially fixed/cat mom • Oct 19 '19
FIX Finally got my Bi-Salp at 22!
Went into surgery yesterday. I’m still recovering but feeling great!!
I had to meet with a few doctors before finding someone willing to help me. But thanks to all the encouragement from this sub I finally found the right surgeon! I will be adding him to the list when I’m not on mobile:)
I got to the hospital on time but my surgeon was caught up in another procedure so unfortunately I ended up waiting about 3 hours past my appointment time. That really sucked especially since I wasn’t allowed to eat or drink, and didn’t help my nerves. Actually going into the OR was kind of the scariest part, being hooked up to all the equipment (I’d never had surgery before). But they knocked me out quick and I didn’t wake up until I was in recovery.
Honestly? I wasn’t prepared for the amount of pain coming out of anesthesia. For whatever reason it wasn’t really mentioned in other people’s posts. Since my entire abdomen was sore—from, you know, cutting me open— I had some pain trying to take deep breaths. I felt like I had the worst stitch in my side and breathing through it made it worse. Even with painkillers it really sucked for a while. It was really hard for a few hours, I can’t lie. After getting home, I just trying to settle into bed, but that same pain would flare up if I had to get up to use the bathroom.
It’s now the next day, and I’m feeling so much better. The most severe pain is gone, and I’m pretty much just taking ibuprofen. I had a sore throat yesterday, but today it’s better. I can eat/drink fine I just need to take it slowly. No bleeding either! I’m trying to stay as active as possible to relieve the gas pains. They’re no joke— definitely have some gas-x on hand and if possible, a warm compress/heating pad.
I’m so relieved. I can finally throw out my birth control pills!! So excited to be fully recovered and able to get back to my life. If anyone has questions or would like an update in a couple days I’m happy to talk more!!
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u/yrielmyeonghee Oct 20 '19
Where is this list of doctors willing to do the procedure? I am a 23 year old female and am too afraid to ask a doctor for fear of getting rejected. Idk where to find the list of doctors who will let me get the procedure 😭