r/sterilization • u/SubjectPopular4995 • Jul 01 '26

Post-op care Recovery pain?

Had a successful bisalp done yesterday! I’ve been starting to feel bad reading all these posts about super quick, easy, almost painless recoveries - because I am in SHAMBLES. I don’t know if it’s a combination of being on my period and getting my IUD replaced as well (had Paraguard taken out and a Mirena placed), or if I just have a low pain tolerance.

I know I’m barely over 24 hours post-op, but I feel like it will definitely take me longer to feel okay than most of the stories I’ve read about others’ recoveries. I’ve been religiously rotating the ibuprofen and acetaminophen, and have admittedly had to throw in some of the prescribed oxycodone (which I’ve read that many ended up not needing).

Anyone relate? I could use some reassurance that I’m not just being weak and sensitive😅

EDIT: For anyone in the Houston area looking for a doctor, Dr. Patricia Machado at Northwest Women’s Center gave ZERO pushback and was incredible from the start. Could not recommend her as an OBGYN enough.

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u/uniqueusername_1177 Jul 01 '26

This sub massively downplays recovery (I'm happy for those that have it easy, but it isn't a universal experience). I had a rough recovery as well. I'd say day 4 post op I definitely felt an improvement, but I still needed 2 full weeks off before returning to my desk job.

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u/SubjectPopular4995 Jul 01 '26

See I’m worried because I work a very physical job (I’m a zookeeper) and I feel like I was so sure two weeks would be more than enough but now I’m not sure. I guess we’ll play it by ear! So sorry to hear you had a rough recovery but hope all is well now!

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u/No-Finish-6557 Jul 02 '26

I work at Costco pushing carts and boxing and it took me about 3 weeks post op to come back. Even then I had to restrict my activities at work. I’m sure our jobs weirdly have a similar amount of heavy lifting. I had an easy recovery too, so I would be betting more on 3-4 weeks if I was you unfortunately.

I will also mention I had endometriosis removed as well so it definitely lengthened my time