Tubal Ligation Reversal News

CHTRC News Archives 2006 Page 15

351) After Tubal Reversal
A heartfelt message to Dr. Berger from a patient who is now waiting for delivery of her second baby after her tubal reversal.

352) Increased Risk of Ectopic Pregnancy After Tubal Reversal
The risk of ectopic pregnancy is increased after tubal ligation and tubal reversal. The risk appears to be higher for women who have had the most destructive types of tubal ligation and have the shortest fallopian tube segments remaining to repair.

353) Can My Tubal Be Reversed?
Tubal ligation and resection (removal) of a portion of the fallopian tube is the most frequent method of blocking the tubes. Two out of three women who have had this procedure will become pregnant after reversal surgery with Dr. Berger. It is helpful to have a copy of the operative and pathology reports sent to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center for Dr. Berger to review.

354) Weekly Pregnancy Report
Fifteen new pregnancies were reported by Dr. Berger's reversal patients during the week of June 3, 2006. Five patients became pregnant with tubal lengths of 4cm or less.

355) Screening Laparoscopy Option
Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center offers the option of screening laparoscopy to any patient wanting more of an assurance regarding outcome of the reversal surgery. Patients are required to have a body mass index of less than 30 for the laparoscopy procedure, which is performed just prior to the reversal.

356) My Ob/gyn Said 33 Is Too Old For Tubal Reversal Surgery!
Many doctors are misinformed about tubal reversal surgery, but this doctor's advice to a prospective TR patient is so wrong it is considered ridiculous by members of the Tubal Reversal Message Board.

357) Tubal Reversal Patients Are A Diverse Group
The area around Chapel Hill, North Carolina (The Research Triangle Area of Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) is quite diverse. With three major universities here (University of North Carolina, Duke University, and North Carolina State University), there are people from all over the world living within a 20 mile radius. With patients coming from all over the world to see Dr. Berger for reversal surgery, our patient population is quite diverse as well.

358) Anyone Unhappy?
A new member of the Tubal Reversal Message Board asks for others to share any negative experiences in order to hear "both sides of the story", but finds only positive reports from Dr. Berger's tubal reversal patients.

359) All Ladies over 40 TTC
Members of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center's message board over the age of 40 discuss TTC - Trying to Conceive.

360) How Soon Can Pregnancy Symptoms Appear After Ovulation?
Pregnancy tests first become positive about 10-12 days after ovulation, but some tubal reversal patients report pregnancy symptoms as early as 7 days after ovulation.

361) Who Is From North Carolina?
Dr. Berger's tubal reversal patients come to Chapel Hill, NC from all 50 states and abroad. Residents of North Carolina are fortunate to be so close to the Tubal Reversal Center and they check in with each other on this thread on the Tubal Reversal Message Board.

362) New Member And Ready For Tubal Reversal
Discussion among Tubal Reversal Message Board members about why they travel across the US for their TR surgery to be performed by Dr. Berger.

363) Anyone Having Their Tubal Reversal on June 14th?
Dr. Berger's tubal reversal patients can communicate with others scheduled for their surgery for the same day on the Tubal Reversal Message Board.

364) Took 1 Month After TR To Get Pregnant and Guess What?
Tubal reversal surgery by Dr. Berger resulted the following month in pregnancy. Now with a 6 month old baby, this second pregnancy is a surprise!

365) Ultrasound Confirms Intrauterine Pregnancy
A message board member shares her news of her pregnancy following reversal surgery.

366) First Tubal Reversal Baby Is One
Today my first TR baby turned 1. Tr baby #2 will, God willing, be here next week. Thanks again Dr. Berger for making our life so perfect!

367) Back To The PACU After Tubal Reversal Surgery
What to expect during your immediate post-operative recovery after your tubal reversal performed by Dr. Berger.

368) Weekly Pregnancy Report
Eighteen new pregnancies were reported by Dr. Berger's tubal reversal patients during the week of May 27 - June 2, 2006.

369) The PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) at Chapel Hill Surgical Center
The PACU (or Recovery Room) nurses will help make your recovery from surgery safe, comfortable, and a pleasant experience when you come to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center to have Dr. Berger perform your tubal reversal.

370) Symptoms From Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome Relieved Following Reversal Surgery
One patient has found that her PTL symptoms are relived in her first cycle following surgery while another patient is still enjoying relief eight months later.

371) Questions About My Upcoming Tubal Reversal on June 15th
Patients of Dr. Berger's who have already had their tubal reversal answer questions posed by someone awaiting her turn for the reversal procedure.

372) Few More Questions About My TR on June 15th
A convenient way to travel from the airport to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center and back is via limo service for a round trip rate of $55.

373) New Baby Has Arrived
At age 45, I am happy to say that our bundle of joy, Abraham, arrived on Saturday, May 27, 2006. We are very happy and very blessed and very, very thankful to Dr. Berger and his fine staff.

374) Risk of Miscarriage After Tubal Reversal
When testing very early for pregnancy, the miscarriage rate may appear higher than normal. The risk of miscarriage after tubal reversal is not higher than among the general population except for women with very short fallopian tubes (2.5 cm or less) after tubal ligation and subsequent tubal reversal.

375) Anyone Who Had Their Tubal Reversal In 2004?
Tubal Reversal Message Board members respond to this question with reports of their pregnancy status since their surgery by Dr. Berger.

376) Message Board
Information about what it is like to have a tubal reversal at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is shared on the TubalReversal Message Board

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