Tubal Ligation Reversal News

CHTRC News Archives 2006 Page 17

401) Just Need to Vent!
Tubal Reversal Message Board members discuss the problems of friends and co-workers asking whether they are pregnant yet.

402) Anyone's Baby Due in August 2006?
Dr. Berger's tubal reversal patients who are due to deliver their babies in August connect with each other in this message thread.

403) New Member
Sandy J's story is familiar to other members of the Tubal Reversal Message Board: "I am 35 yrs old and had my tubal when I delivered my third child by c-section when I was only 20. I have three boys, ages 19,18,and 15. Yeah, I was very young to have had the tubal not to mention three children. Since then, I have divorced and married the love of my life."

404) When To Have An HSG After Tubal Reversal
Dr. Berger recommends waiting for 6 months or longer after tubal reversal for a hysterosalpingogram (HSG). HSGs are associated with risks, pain, and have a high frequency of erroneous results.

405) Our Second Tubal Reversal Boy
Lisa P. reports the birth of her 2nd tubal reversal boy after tubal reversal by Dr. Berger.

406) Excited About Finding Dr. Berger
A new message board member shares her excitement in discovering Chapel Hill tubal Reversal Center and learning about Dr. Berger's safe, cost effective, and successful procedure for reversing a previous tubal ligation.

407) Weekly Pregnancy Report
There were 15 new pregnancies reported by Dr. Berger's tubal reversal patients during the week of May 6 - May 1, 2006. Women with short tubes, one tube, and two ladies age 40 were in the group.

408) Give Us Hope - I'm 47!
I just found out that IVF won't work at my age. My only hope now is for tubal reversal by Dr. Berger!

409) Preparing For Tubal Reversal Surgery
As her surgery date approaches, a message board member uses her pre-op checklist and advice from other patients to make preparations for her visit to Chapel Hill for surgery with Dr. Berger.

410) I'm New And A Little Nervous
New members of the Tubal Reversal Message Board may find the abbreviations confusing at first. If so, go to the link at the bottom of the page entitled "Abbreviations"

411) To Believe - Choose Dr. Berger!
I just wanted to give you my input on Dr. Berger and Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. They are awesome! You'd be crazy not to come to Dr. Berger to have your tubal reversal surgery performed. There is NO OTHER doctor or facility that I know of anywhere that will be there for you (without charging you) anytime you need them.

412) Amount Of Time Tubes Tied
The probability of pregnancy after tubal reversal surgery is related to a woman's age and amount and health of remaining tubes. There is no direct association with the length of time between the tubal ligation and the reversal.

413) Fallopian Tubes Cut, Tied, and Burned
Tubal reversal is possible even after the tubes have been cut, tied, and burned (cauterized or coagulated).

414) Happy Mother's Day
Tubal Reversal Message Board members are especially attuned to the significance of Mother's Day.

415) Any Last Minute Advice
Advice and good wishes to the women who are travelling to Chapel Hill on Mother's Day weekend for their tubal reversal by Dr. Berger from others who have already had their surgery.

416) What Happens After Tubal Reversal Surgery?
Most women conceive naturally after the tubal reversal procedure, but if ovulation is not regular then fertility medications may be prescribed.

417) My Two Tubal Reversal Babies
I had my tubal reversal in December 2003. Here are pictures of my two tubal reversal babies.

418) Recovery Time After Tubal Reversal Surgery
Most patients can return to work within 5 - 10 days after surgery unless their job is physically strenuous and/or requires lifting. Here, tubal reversal patients who happen be nurses discuss their respective recovery.

419) The Likelihood Of Becoming Pregnant After A Tubal Reversal By Dr. Berger
The chance of pregnancy after tubal reversal surgery depends partly on the tubal lengths remaining after surgery. Since Dr. Berger keeps extensive data on his patients' tubal lengths and pregnancies, prospective patients are able to get an idea of their chances of pregnancy after surgery.

420) Male Fertility: It Takes Two Partners To Make A Baby
Tubal reversal patients and staff on the message board discuss issues and concerns about male fertility. Information about causes and remedies for male infertility can be found on Dr. Berger's website. For some men, a semenanalysis may be advisable, and Dr. Berger will be happy to review and discuss the results with the couple.

421) Screening Laparoscopy For Patients Without Their Tubal Ligation Records.
A patient wonders whether she should choose the screening laparoscopy`package since she is not able to get her tubal ligation records. Patients`and staff on the message board express discuss feelings of uncertainty and fear that the tubes may not be able to be repaired, and the pros and cons of the laparoscopy. Ultimately, the laparoscopy choice is up to each individual woman.

422) Weekly Pregnancy Report from Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center
Every week, Dr. Berger posts a listing of pregnancies reported by our tubal reversal patients. This week, as usual, there were pregnancies achieved by women in their 40's and even women with very short tubes - an inspiration to all the women on the message board.

423) A Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Patient Announces The Birth Of Her Baby Girl
As Dr. Berger's patients become pregnant, many keep their supportive friends on the message board informed of their progress - until eventually the happy time comes to announce to patients and staff the birth of a baby! This ecstatic mother receives congratulations, plus a "Berger baby" shirt!

424) Pre-Operative Blood Tests For Reversal Surgery
A complete blood count, HIV and Hepatitis C antibody and Hepatitis B surface antigen are required prior to your tubal reversal. They can be ordered by your local physician or we can fax an order to your doctor or a local lab. Results of lab tests are due in our office at least three weeks prior to the surgery date.

425) Tubal Reversal Twins
Update on tubal reversal twins. "The girls are now 3 months old and are doing great. Thank you again and again and again for making these little angels possible for us."

426) When To Have HSG Done?
If you are not pregnant within 6-12 months following surgery, Dr. Berger will recommend an HSG (hysterosalpingogram). Although HSG testing is the best method available for assessing tubal patency, the results are often inconclusive or inaccurate. Following your HSG, please instruct the radiologist to send a copy of the x-ray films as well as the typed report to Dr. Berger to review.

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