Tubal Ligation Reversal News

Elizabeth is welcomed by other members to the Tubal Reversal Message Board. She was in a troubled marriage and had a tubal ligation at a young age. She posts, “I was in a very very abusive relationship with their father, got a divorce,and am currently engaged to be married to the worlds best man! He is a better man than I have ever been with before. He loves the girls like they are his own and would love to have a biological child of his own one day soon.” She is excited that she found the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center website and plans to have her tubal reversal as soon as possible. She is greeted with support and encouragement from other ladies like her with similar stories. Fortunately Dr. Berger can repair the fallopian tubes in 98% of the women who have had tubal ligation regardless of the type of sterilization procedure.

Kelly, who is 41 years old, is feeling hopeful after her recent tubal reversal procedure with Dr. Berger. She shares with other members on the message board at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center that Dr. Berger saw signs of recent ovulation during her tubal reversal last week. Linda, another member over age 40, is excited because her HCG (pregnancy hormone) numbers have been rising and her ultrasound revealed a pregnancy in the uterus. Dr. Berger publishes pregnancy rates on his website according to age, tubal ligation method, and fallopian tube lengths. In 2007 the pregnancy rate for women over 40 years was 41% after tubal reversal surgery performed by Dr. Berger.

Surgical technologists, also called surgical technicians, are the unsung heros of the surgical team at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. The surgical technicians are responsible for making sure that all equipment is in perfect working order, the operating rooms are meticulous, and that all equipment and instruments are sterile. Their training and working every day with Dr. Berger ensures that tubal reversal procedures go smoothly, safely, and that patients are under anesthesia for the minimal length of time necessary. They must think and act quickly, safely, and accurately to assist the surgeon to achieve the optimal surgical technique throughout the entire operation, from the time a patient goes to sleep until she awakes.

A new member of the Tubal Reversal Message Board, ‘mistydawn729′ posts, “I am so happy to have found this place! I have my tubal ligation just over a year ago after the birth of my second child. Within the past 6 months I have really got to thinking that I have made the wrong decision and have been trying to find information about getting my tubal ligation undone. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center sounds great. Is there anyone here that can give me a little more insight into what to expect from the tubal reversal surgery?”

Tubal Reversal Message Board member ‘wantanotherchance’ posts, “Should women have there hormone levels checked before tubal reversal if they are 38 years old? Every time I ask my doctor to check them, he says as long as I have my menstrual regular my hormones are fine.” At Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center we recommend that women ages 40 or older have a cycle day 3 FSH serum assay to assess their ovarian function and reserve of eggs. Pregnancy is possible at any age as long women are having regular menstrual cycles. At Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center the pregnancy rate for women 35-39 years old is 67% after tubal reversal surgery performed by Dr. Berger.

In the 1995 National Survey of Family Growth, women who reported having a tubal ligation were asked the following question. “As things look to you now, if your tubal ligation could be reversed safely, would you want to have it reversed?” 24% expressed the desire for tubal reversal on the part of herself and/or her partner. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is the only medical facility that is exclusively for tubal ligation reversal. Follow-up statistics show that tubal reversal by Dr. Gary Berger has not only the highest documented pregnancy and birth rates but also has the highest safety of any tubal reversal procedure.

I had 2 children before my tubal ligation. I regretted having the tubal the moment I woke up from surgery. Anyway, life went on with my husband and 2 kids until I had the urge for a third child. That is when I went to Dr. Berger at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. He was able to reverse one tube and it was a short one. After trying unsuccessfully for about a year I went to 2 different RE’s who were skeptical about the tubal reversal and stated that IVF was the only way to go. So after 2 tries with IVF the RE came to the conclusion that my ovarian reserve was poor and the chance of conceiving was less than 5 percent. So I gave up. In 2006 we started an adoption process with Ethiopia and we brought our son home just last week. But 1 week prior to going to Ethiopia I found out that I was pregnant with a home pregnancy test! I went to my OB and every other day my HCG levels were more than doubling. When I came back from Ethiopia my pregnancy was confirmed with the sac in the uterus and a heartbeat! So now in 2008 I went from having 2 kids to 3 to soon to be 4. This taught me not to let anyone discourage you into thinking pregnancy after a tubal reversal procedure can’t happen because God has His timing and His reasons.

Congratulations are offered to 12 ladies as they announce on the Tubal Reversal Message Board they are pregnant this week after undergoing tubal reversal surgery with Dr. Gary Berger. The average age of this week’s ladies is 36 year old. Among women age 35-39, the pregnancy rate is 58% and for women 40 and older the pregnancy rate is 40%. Although these rates are lower than for younger women, they show that as long as a woman is still ovulating, pregnancy is still possible regardless of a woman’s age.

Members of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center discuss their feelings of nervousness as they await their upcoming tubal reversal procedures with Dr. Gary Berger and Dr. Charles Monteith. BM posts, “I have just scheduled my tubal reversal surgery for April 9, 2008. I am so nervous. I already have three children and my husband wants to have 2 more. Our baby is 9 and the other two are 14 and 16. I’m ready for it but I’m very nervous at this point.” Pam Mills, CRNA responds,” GM, I am so glad you chose Dr Berger for your tubal reversal, you definitely are in good hands. I am the nurse anesthetist at the surgical center, and I want you to know we will take good care of you. If you have any specific concerns please let me know. We are here to take care of you and to help remove stress from the equation. I will look forward to hearing from you.” RDestiny adds, “You have chosen the best staff to perform your TR! Feeling nervous is normal. You’ll be in great hands in Chapel Hill.”

Outpatient anesthesia at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is tailored to meet the needs of ambulatory surgery so patients can leave the surgical facility soon after their operation. The anesthesia team ensures patients’ comfort before, during, and after your tubal reversal surgery. Our two board certified anesthesiologists and registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) specialize in outpatient anesthesia and have a total of more than 50 years of combined experience.

Many women come to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center for a chance of pregnancy after remarriage. “I am 32 years old and I long to have a baby with my husband (we each have children but none together). So, having a baby is fantastic!” Although tubal reversal is not right for everyone, Dr. Berger can successfully repair the fallopian tubes in 98% of women who have had a tubal ligation, regardless of the type of sterilization procedure.

Members of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center discuss what happens if your period begins on the day of your tubal reversal surgery. Debjim posts, “I was on cycle day 2 of AF (menstrual period) when I had my TR, no need to worry, the staff is wonderful and made me comfortable and calm because I was nervous about it.” The date for tubal reversal does not have to be rescheduled if menstruation occurs on the scheduled date for the procedure.

Members of the Tubal Reversal Message Board post their pregnancy tickers that show how far along their pregnancies are after undergoing Tubal Reversal Surgery at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Tickers are also a fun way to track ovulation, delivery due dates, and days remaining until your tubal reversal surgery date. “This was a great idea, I hope others chime in with their tickers too!! I am so excited about only 18 more weeks to go. How are you feeling these days? My morning sickness kicked in around 7 or 8 weeks and it was the worst ever! Hope you have better days though!!”

Members of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Message Board discuss how they felt after have Tubal Reversal Surgery with Dr. Gary Berger. “Dr. Berger did a wonderful job on my incision. I have had 2 C-sects and he used my already existing scar and, had it not been for 2 small places that split, you could not tell that I had a TR incision. The day after surgery I felt better than the days following. It has been 2 1/2 weeks since my TR and I feel great. It took me about 10-12 days to get back to feeling normal again. To me, the pain from the procedure felt much like that of an extreme workout session (sore abs from sit-ups).”

Members of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Message Board offer congratulations after the latest baby born after Tubal Reversal Surgery with Dr. Gary Berger. “I had my baby boy Friday March 21st by c-section, he is perfectly healthy and so beautiful. We named him Mason Connor he weighed 7 lbs 15 oz, he is 20 1/2 inches long, he has the blondest hair, every nurse had to come see his head full of hair and how blonde it is. He looks just like my 1st TR (tubal reversal) baby boy.”

A member of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center message board is looking for others who are having tubal reversal surgery with Dr. Berger the same week that she is so that she can get to know them. The message board is a wonderful place for patients to go to for information and support. Dr. Berger is the only physician in the world that limits his practice to tubal reversal surgery. Dr. Berger performs 4 tubal reversals everyday, 5 days a week, yet he also maintains a personalized atmosphere where each patient receives one-on-one nursing care. Having performed more than 7000 tubal ligation reversals, Dr. Berger has the most experience with this outpatient procedure of any reproductive surgeon in the world.

A member of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center message board posts “Thank you for giving my husband his first child and making me a new mother again. I would like to thank you all for being so kind and wonderful in the journey to have another child. I had my tubal reversal surgery on 4/10/07. I found out I was pregnant on 7/12/07, which was my birthday, and I could not imagine a better birthday present for me or my husband. My whole family is so happy with the new addition to our family.” Tubal Reversal Surgery is a way to not only allow women to become mothers again, but it also gives some men the chance to become fathers for the first time.

Dr. Berger is widely recognized as the tubal reversal doctor with the most experience, having performed over 6000 tubal ligation reversal procedures . Dr. Berger also offers exceptional patient care, complete and accurate pregnancy statistics, and a low cost outpatient procedure that has resulted in the most tubal reversal babies born worldwide. The reduced fee for surgery is $5,900 that is due within 24 hours of making your appointment. The fee for tubal reversal surgery is less than half the fee for one cycle of invitro fertilization. Tubal reversal surgery is not only a more cost effective procedure, but it also allows women the chance to conceive a child on their own every month.

Tubal reversal patients of Dr. Berger who are pregnant post their stories and updates on the Tubal Reversal Message Board as they wait to deliver their babies over the summer. The message board allows members to share their stories and experiences with others. Reading these stories offers hope and encouragement to others who are contemplating starting the tubal reversal journey.

Thank you for the excellent care that I received at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. You have managed to raise the bar on patient care in meticulous detail. Every need of the tubal reversal patient need was addressed right down to the post-surgery care. I am overwhelmed with emotion as I re-live every moment of my travel to your office for my surgery. Every question and fear was quickly diminished as I walked through your open gates at 7:00 am. You were ready as well as your staff and the facilities could easily pass a white glove inspection. If it’s not abundantly clear, I am extremely picky and I am completely impressed with the standard of care provided at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center!

I want to thank you for the two biggest joys of my life. I had the tubal reversal procedure in May, 2004 when I was 34. In Feb, 2005, I got pregnant with Amber and she was born on Nov 14, 2005. She is the sweetest and most cherished little girl. We then waited two years and got pregnant with Colin in May, 2007, and he was born on Feb 19, 2008. He is a joy and sweet little boy. If it wasn’t for Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, we would not have these two beautiful children. If anyone is considering a tubal reversal procedure, I feel with my whole heart that they should go to you for help.

I’m 28 year old and was divorced in 2004 with 3 kids and my tubes tied. I thought I would never meet anyone again and knew I would never give birth to my own child again. In early 2006 I met the man who made all my dreams come true except one, and that was the dream to hold a piece of him and me. I wanted so badly to have another baby and he said “go get your tubes untied”. I had my tubal reversal surgery on March 15, 2007. The nurses were wonderful and Dr. Berger was great. Today is March 20, 2008 and I’m looking at my 5 week old baby wondering how I can ever thank Dr Berger.

JennyH posts on the Tubal Reversal Message Board, “I just received my operative report and I’m worried - I had a Bilateral Partial Salpingectomy, Pomeroy technique. Anybody ever have this type of tubal ligation and can it be reversed?” Other members of the board respond by directing JennyH to the page describing the Pomeroy tubal ligation method on the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center website. This is the most common method of female sterilization and is reversible.

Anjeanna shares news and photos about her tubal reversal baby on the Tubal Reversal Message Board for other members to enjoy. She posts, “This is Madelynn. She will be 3 months old on Saturday. I am so proud of my little tubal reversal Angel. Hopefully these pictures will give some of the girls still TTC some new hope. I pray that everyone will be as blessed as I am…Thank you Doctor Berger.”

Ms_Licia posts on the Tubal Reversal Message Board her anxiety about her upcoming ultrasound examination now that she is pregnant following her tubal reversal procedure by Dr. Berger. Tubal reversal patients at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center are instructed to follow the early pregnancy monitoring protocol described by Dr. Berger when they become pregnant. Other members of the message board have followed this with Ms_Licia and are delighted when her ultrasound reveals that she has a twin pregnancy.

Tubal Reversal Message Board members provide great encouragement to one another. A real jewel of Dr. Berger’s tubal reversal practice is his facilitation of the message board for women to access valuable information that reduces anxiety and assists in personal responsibility regarding medical decisions. The women posting in this message thread share information about their tubal ligation and tubal reversal procedures.

A new member of theChapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Message Board asks about the abbreviations used by other members . BFP refers to a (Big Fat Positive) pregnancy test. TTC is an abbreviation for Trying To Conceive. Dr. Berger’s tubal reversal patients who communicate with each other on the message board become friends and use these and other abbreviations in their message board posts.

Future patients of Dr. Berger and Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center’s message board members discuss whether flying or driving to North Caroline for their tubal reversal surgery is better. A lot of patients have never flown before. One patient who has never flown before is coming from Washington state for her tubal reversal surgery with Dr. Berger and has decided to fly because it is such a far distance to drive. Patients who are driven back home after surgery are asked to stop every 1 to 2 hours to get out and walk around for a 5 to 10 minutes. When patients fly to NC for their tubal reversal surgery, they are fine to plan a departure flight home for anytime after 12 noon the day after their tubal reversal surgery.

A 42 year old tubal reversal patient of Dr. Berger posts on the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Message Board about her success with positive thinking. She had her tubal reversal in June 2005 and gave birth to a girl in July 2006 and a boy in August 2007. A couple of years before her tubal reversal procedure, she made a picture of her with her spouse carrying their son and daughter - with names and all. She read many books on positive thinking. She says that it was difficult to do, but after spending the money on the tubal reversal and having her body go through what it needed to in order to conceive, any negative thought is brought back as a negative experience - and she didn’t want or need that. She encourages other tubal reversal patients and future tubal reversal patients of Dr. Berger to try as hard as they can to have total faith that what they desire is on its way to them.

Tubal ligation by tubal burning, tubal cautery, or tubal coagulation is a common method of female sterilization. Women who have had a tubal ligation by this technique discuss having a tubal reversal procedure on the Tubal Reversal Message Board. Some members who already had their tubal reversal after having their tubes burned and are now pregnant provide information and encouragement to the new members of the board.