It's not as scarey as you think. I was nervous as hell. They had me preped and was waiting for the doctor to come in, he had to leave and deliver a baby! I almost said that's it i'm outta here. The fear is worse than the procedure. I waited for a couple of days and had to see if he still worked. The only thing is, make sure that is what you want. I now regret it, as i'm getting divorced and might someday want another. I don't think that i would have the reversal procedure done. i have heard that it is not only painful, very expensive. The only side effects i had, is the scar itches, still does after 8 years.