It looks like my story has gotten a few laughs! That's great, there are way too many serious stories here. Perhaps I should have chosen another subject line. Ah well, it probably adds to the laughs.

Yes, Okie, the procedure went great. It was an elective procedure.. permanent sterilization. It's a procedure fairly new to the US. Just approved in 2002. No incisions and no anesthetic! For anyone interested, visit Essure.