Tubal Ligation Reversal News

CHTRC News Archives 2007 Page 3

51) Military Wives Discuss Tubal Ligation Reversal
Military wives choose to have their tubal reversals at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center rather than in a military facility. There is no military doctor with the experience or results Dr. Berger has, nor does Tri Care does not cover elective surgery. The Tubal Reversal Message Board offers an opportunity for military wives to stay in touch with each other before, during, and after their tubal reversal procedures.

52) Pregnant With a Single Fallopian Tube 1 cm in Length After Tubal Reversal
This week's pregnancy report Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center offers encouragement to patients with short tubes and just one fallopian tube after a tubal reversal procedure. Pregnancies were reported by patients with tube lengths as short as 1 cm and 2 cm.

53) Tubal Reversal Patients Discuss How Early They Can Detect Pregnancy
Tubal Reversal Message Board members discuss how soon after ovulation they have been able to detect a positive pregnancy test. 10 days after ovulation (or 4 days before the next expected menstrual period) is the soonest that a pregnancy test is likely to be positive. Most tubal reversal patients, however, wait until the expected period is missed before performing a home pregnancy.

54) Are Records Required For Tubal Reversal Surgery?
Sometimes women have trouble locating records of their tubal ligation, especially if many years have passed since the surgery. At Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center we do not have to have the records from the tubal ligation to perform your tubal reversal. Dr. Berger can proceed without the information. A second option is to have Dr. Berger begin with a screening laparoscopy to assess the tubes. In cases where the amount of tube remaining is questionable, Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center offers a Laparoscopy Package to patients with a body mass index of less than 30. Dr. Berger has successfully performed reversal surgery on patients with all types of sterilization techniques. In 98% of cases the tubes are able to be repaired, so there is definitely reason to be optimistic.

55) M.D. News Report on Tubal Ligation Reversal by Dr. Berger - Page 2
Dr. Berger uses microsurgery techniques through all phases of the operation (not just on the fallopian tubes) and pre-emptive local anesthetic injections at each step while the patient is asleep during the procedure

56) Our Tubal Reversal Trip To See Dr. Berger
A recent patient of Dr. Gary Berger posts pictures and information about her trip to Chapel Hill, North Carolina for surgery with Dr. Berger at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. She shares her memories of her visit and the things she loved, including the comfortable accommodations at The Sheraton Hotel.

57) M.D. News Report on Tubal Ligation Reversal by Dr. Berger
Dr. Berger's outpatient tubal ligation reversal procedure as featured in M.D. News Magazine.

58) Thanks To Dr. Berger And His Staff
After undergoing tubal reversal surgery with Dr. Gary Berger, a recent patient shares her story and sends her thanks to Dr. Berger and to his staff for their compassionate and professional care. Vivian tells other members of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Message Board about her A list care and the warm, supportive, and loving staff Dr. Berger has chosen.

59) Fallopian Tube Length After A Tubal Ligation Procedure
The average fallopian tube is 10cm - 11cm in length prior to the sterilization procedure. Typically, around 0.5cm to 3cm is removed during a tubal ligation. Depending on the amount of tube removed, the tubes may be 4cm - 8cm in length after Dr. Berger performs the tubal reversal procedure. Based on the extensive follow-p study conducted by Dr. Berger at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, two out of three women with the ligation and resection procedure (tubal ligation) will become pregnant after reversal surgery with Dr. Berger. With more than 30 years of experience performing tubal reversal surgery, Dr. Berger is able to repair the tubes in 98% of cases and has had patients report pregnancies with tubes as short as 1.5cm.

60) How Do I Know If I Am A Candidate For Tubal Reversal Surgery
Dr. Gary Berger is able to repair the fallopian tubes in 98% of cases, so almost everyone is a "candidate" for tubal reversal surgery. This success is based on more than 30 years of experience, which means that Dr. Berger is able to repair the tubes even in difficult situation where another doctor could not (or would not) attempt the surgery. Pregnancy rates are higher when tubes are longer following the reversal, but pregnancies have been reported with tubes as short as 1.5 centimeters at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.

61) Choosing A Tubal Reversal Doctor
Members of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Message Board have done a lot of research before choosing a doctor to perform their reversal procedure. Some of the reasons that women travel from across the US and from abroad for surgery with Dr. Berger include his experience (more than 6000 reversals performed), board-certified anesthesiologists, detailed pregnancy statistics, low-cost, quick recovery, and 24 hour doctor and staff availability. Patients who have already traveled to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center for surgery with Dr. Berger share their experiences and the reasons they chose Dr. Berger as their surgeon.

62) Dr. Berger And Staff
Descriptions of PTLS from numerous women posting on the Tubal Reversal Message Board.

63) A Warm Welcome to the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Message Board
Members of the message board are eager to provide information and support to a new potential tubal reversal surgery patient. Prayin4ababy explains that she is now exploring the possibility of tubal reversal surgery with Dr. Berger and is happy to learn about all of the "wonderful things Dr. Berger has done and is still doing for people." She is encouraged to send her medical records for review and to contact a staff member if she has any questions about scheduling tubal reversal surgery.

64) Tubal Reversal by Dr. Berger on Live Video
Video clips from The Operation - Tubal Ligation Reversal - featured on the video web site www.livevideo.com. This video clip shows how Dr. Berger repairs tied fallopian tubes as a one-hour outpatient tubal reversal procedure.

65) Who Wants a Tubal Reversal and Wants to Feel Better?
Patients of Dr. Gary Berger and The Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center are discussing the benefits of tubal reversalon message board. Although most tubal reversal patients desire to have another baby after having had a tubal ligation, others want a tubal reversal to relieve symptoms of post tubal ligation syndrome (PTLS). Their comments, "I feel 110% better mentally" and "Dr. Berger fixed me back to normal again" are not uncommon among those who have had tubal reversal surgery.

66) Has It Been Too Long Since My Tubal Ligation To Have a Tubal Reversal?
Members of the message board of The Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center answer the question with a resounding "No". Prospective patients of Dr. Gary Berger share their concerns about reversing their tubal ligations performed up to twenty years ago. Many patients share that the health of the repaired fallopian tubes and not the age of the ligation is a deciding factor for future pregnancies. Marty, who had her tubal ligation 14 years ago and is now 25 weeks pregnant with a baby boy says, "I still can't believe it. Dr. Berger works magic!"

67) You Can Have a Baby after Tubal Reversal Surgery with Just One Fallopian Tube
Jeannie posts a question on the message board of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. She asks others if they have had any pregnancies after tubal reversal surgery with only one remaining fallopian tube. The overwhelming answer is "yes". A staff member, Rhonda Brown, RN, attests that many of Dr. Gary Berger's patients have become pregnant after a tubal reversal procedure with only one fallopian tube. Message board participants also share personal stories of their successful pregnancies after their tubal reversal procedures.

68) Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center's Pregnancy Report for the Week of 10/27/07-11/2/07
Congratulations are in order for patients of Dr.Gary Berger at The Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Sixteen women have reported pregnancies during the past week. Each week Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center publishes the pregnancy statistics listing patients' ages, dates of surgery, types of tubal ligation, and tubal lengths. Dr. Berger is the only tubal reversal doctor who documents and publishes actual pregnancy and birth statistics based on long term patient follow-up.

69) Dreams Come True After Tubal Reversal
Hopeann is a patient of Dr. Berger's and member of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center's message board. She shares a picture of her tubal reversal baby, Avery Elizabeth, at 3 months and 2 days old with other members of the board. Avery Elizabeth was born July 15, 2007. She is the couple's first tubal reversal baby, but they hope more will follow. Hopeann thanks Dr. Berger and staff for making it possible for them to conceive Avery Elizabeth. She was told by an RE in November 2006 that their only hope for a baby was by undergoing and IVF treatment, but they conceived naturally after their tubal reversal surgery with Dr. Berger.

70) Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Releases 650th Baby Testimonial
Phoebe R. had hertubal reversal with Dr. Berger on July 6, 2007 and was pregnant about 2 months later. She gave birth on June 22, 2007 to a baby girl, Jizell-Lexus, 8 lbs 7 oz. 21 1/2 inches. She is Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center's 650th baby testimonial and writes: "Thank you Dr. Berger and your wonderful staff. I owe this to your excellent work."

71) Heart Beat Seen On Ultrasound Following Tubal Reversal Surgery With Dr. Berger
A member of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center message board shares the good news that a fetal heartbeat was seen during their ultrasound. Dr. Berger's recommendations for early pregnancy monitoring following tubal reversal surgery allows patients to know at the earliest moment where the pregnancy is located. Dr. Berger and his staff wants to be sure that they know about patients' pregnancies so that they can assist them during this very important time. This is just another example of the long term follow up that Dr. Berger provides for his patients following their tubal reversal surgery.

72) Another Way That Patients Are Paying For Tubal Reversal Surgery With Dr. Berger
Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Message Board members are discussing the use of Flex Plans to pay for Tubal Reversal Surgery with Dr. Berger. Patients who have their tubal reversal surgery performed by Dr. Berger have many options to pay for surgery. The all-inclusive cost or fee for tubal reversal performed by Dr. Berger is $5900 when payment is made in full within 24 hours after scheduling your surgery. This is a $1000 reduction from the standard fee. Some insurance companies may cover part of the cost of tubal ligation reversal. Payment can be made by Visa, Master Card, Discover Card, bank wire transfer, or by sending a cashier's check or money order via overnight delivery. Personal checks or Western Union transfers are not accepted. Patients who submit payment for the entire surgery fee by wire transfer, cashier's check or money order will receive an additional $100 reduction in the total surgery fee.

73) A Tubal Reversal Baby Photo!
DawnMarie, a member of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Message Boards, happily shares some pictures of her tubal reversal baby, Eddie Jr. Eddie is all dressed up for Halloween and DawnMarie is proud to show off her adorable son!

74) A Discussion about Ovulation
Members of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Message Board discuss signs of ovulation and the best ways to test for ovulation. Dr. Berger recommends using OPK's (ovulation predictor kits) to check for ovulation, although there are other methods, such as monitoring basal body temperature. Ovulation monitoring is very helpful in conceiving after tubal reversal surgery.

75) Cost of Tubal Reversal Surgery
The cost of tubal ligation reversal at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is kept to a minimum by eliminating the unnecessary costs of hospitalization. Dedicated exclusively to outpatient tubal reversal procedures, Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center provides the most cost-effective care with patient safety and comfort as the highest priorities.

76) What Will My Incision Look Like After Tubal Reversal Surgery
A potential tubal reversal surgery patient expresses her concern that she may have an unsightly scar after her tubal reversal procedure. Women who chose Dr. Gary Berger as their tubal reversal surgeon join in the discussion and share their experiences. Most state that the scar is barely noticeable or hidden within a few months following surgery at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Dr. Berger uses a "plastic surgery closure" and there are no stitches or staples, which are frequently the reason for unattractive scars following surgery. The skin incision is closed with a running, subcuticular closure, which means the suture is beneath the skin so that no stitches will need to be removed.

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