The same procedure performed in a surgicenter may require a patient to remain an additional hour. Until last year we did have a number of patients complain of pain at the incision site or at their shoulders and neck. However, the use of smaller instruments, less gas in the abdomen all make this a much simpler and less painful procedure. Women are, generally, pain-free by the 2nd day after surgery. We advise woman to take 2 days off from work following the procedure.
Many women return to normal activity the next day.
Two to three days. These include the use of clips and rings. However, this procedure should be viewed as one that is not intended to be reversed. However IVF is expensive and not covered by insurance. Most medical insurers do cover sterilization procedures.