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CHTRC News Archives 2005
51) Cramping In Early Pregnancy
Advice and support from Tubal Reversal Message Board members about what to do when cramping
occurs in early pregnancy.
52) Testimonies From Very Satisfied Dr. Berger Patients
Read the testimonies from women who have had their tubal reversals performed by Dr. Berger.
53) Your OB GYN Will Help You With Follow-Up And Pre-Natal Care
This is why it is so important to develop a relationship with your ob/gyn before coming to Dr
Berger for your Tubal Reversal.
54) Thinking About Dr. Berger
What an honor this man has! What a career. What a mission field. The ligation repair is just
the means to the end. His REAL work is to give hope, restore wholeness and bless families with children.
55) Question About Procedure
The high number of pregnancies achieved by Dr. Berger's patients supports the technique of using
a stent during tubal reversal surgery.
56) Where Are You?
Dr. Berger's tubal reversal patients tell where they are from in this Tubal Reversal Message
Board thread.
57) Over 40 Ladies
This Tubal Reversal Message Board topic is for women in their 40's who have had tubal reversal
surgery or are preparing for it.
58) HSG Test After Tubal Reversal
Both tubes are wide open. Thanks you all for your well wishes. Most of all, thank you Dr. B
and staff for doing such a wonderful job. It's no longer a matter of "if" we'll get pregnant but "when."
59) Miracles Do Come True!
We waited 2 years after tubal reversal for our angel. God has given me this precious lil girl
with your help and your expertise. She is my miracle angel and a blessing that I thought was never possible.
60) New Testimonials
Three new testimonials on the Tubal Reversal website have very inspirational stories.
61) Tubal Reversal Surgery vs. IVF
When the tubal reversal statistics from Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center were compared with
the latest national IVF statistics, pregnancy and birth rates after tubal reversal were higher than after
IVF in every age group. Besides its higher success rate, the cost of the one-hour outpatient tubal reversaloperation performed by Dr. Berger is less than half the cost of an IVF cycle.
62) Pregnancy Symptoms
Pregnancy symptoms occur when HCG levels begin to rise, which happens at the time of implantation.
Although some women feel that they have symptoms earlier than that, it is really very unlikely that true
pregnancy symptoms (nausea, etc) begin before that time, which is usually 5 - 7 days after the egg is fertilized
in the tube.
63) Pregnancy After Age 35
Patients share success stories with a new member who is worried about surgery and conception
at age 37.
64) Screening Laparoscopy Option
Screening laparoscopy allows Dr. Berger to assess the overall condition of the tubes prior to
beginning the reversal procedure. Although there is an additional charge of $500 to add the screening laparoscopy,
with this option you will receive more than 50% of the total surgery fee in refund should we stop the procedure
following the screening laparoscopy.
65) Tubal Reversal Is The Best Option
New member tells of her bad experience with private adoption and decides to try a TR instead
of IVF.
66) What To Expect Before, During, And After Surgery
Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center provides detailed information to patients so that they feel
comfortable with the reversal process. A What To Expect brochure is published on the website and former
patients are able to provide information regarding their own experiences.
67) The "Healing Ridge" After Surgery
How long does it take for the healing ridge to go down and be normal again? Everyone is different,
but generally the healing ridge softens after a few weeks and disappears within a few months of surgery.
68) Meeting And Greeting
Patients of Dr. Berger share their statistics.
69) I'm Scheduled For December 9th!
Discussion among Tubal Reversal Message Board members about being excited and nervous after
scheduling their tubal reversal by Dr. Berger.
70) Anyone With Information On Doctors in Mexico?
For me, the TR decision started a couple of years ago, but with research, discussion and time,
I ultimately chose Dr. Berger because he is the BEST. You should expect the highest possible credentials
and standards. You will get that with Dr. Berger. Do you want your life in the hands of a surgeon who is
the BEST or someone who is in Mexico because he is cheaper?
71) I Appreciate And Love All Of You For Making My Dream Come True
After 2 reversals another Berger Angel was born. Isabelle Rose has changed our lives in ways
that neither of thought was possible. We thank God everyday for helping us find Dr. Berger.
72) How Early Can you Detect Pregnancy
Urine pregnancy tests usually detect HCG by 14 to 16 days after ovulation. Blood pregnancy tests
are more sensitive and can detect HCG within 10 to 12 days after ovulation.
73) Is Having Your Period On The Date Of Surgery A Problem?
No, there is absolutely no problem with doing your tubal reversal during your AF. Your tubal
reversal procedure can be performed at any time during your cycle.
74) Keeping Our Fingers Crossed That AF Got Lost This Month
Tina's AF is due tomorrow and she says "so far, I show no signs. I took HPT and it came up BFN.
However, I think I did not O until CD 17 or 18, so it is possible that it is still too early to detect
on the HPT".
75) Just Curious About CH Staff
One of our surgical techs had TR surgery by Dr. Berger several years ago. She had one TR baby
and continued to work with us, but after her third TR baby she decided she needed to be a full-time mom!
76) Miracle
I truly have something to be thankful for. Last week I was told I had a blighted ovum. I have
been having cramps for weeks now So DH called Dr. Berger's office. He was told to take me to ER and demand
a sonogram. So we did. Believe it or not there is a baby in there with a heartbeat.
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