Tubal Ligation Reversal News

CHTRC News Archives 2008 Page 3

51) Food Suggestions for Tubal Reversal Patients in Chapel Hill
Danielle, a patient at the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, reports that the hotel "restaurant is very nice, and the service and food were excellent. We loved Franklin Street as well, and found a really cool Mexican place". Others chime in with other restaurant suggestions close to the Sheraton. Julia recommends seafood at Squids in addition to Maggiano's, California Pizza Kitchen, and a few other restaurants at Southpoint Mall. "There are 3 - 4 restaurants on Franklin Street (the main drive through the UNC campus) that have been written up in Gourmet Magazine and Bon Appetit, so we have wonderful options for food in Chapel Hill! The Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Staff can give you details and directions when you are here."

52) Use Wisdom in Choosing Your Tubal Reversal Doctor
At Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, experience with tubal reanastomosis is an important factor for a woman who has a difficult situation due to short tubes, missing tubal segments, fimbriectomy, or inherent diseases of the tubes. While most doctors would be unwilling - or unable - to perform a tubal reversal in one of these situations, Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith are able to repair the tubes in 98% of cases, regardless of the type of sterilization that has been performed. The patient should use wisdom to choose the most experienced doctors in tubal reversal surgery.

53) Outstanding Care at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center
Sarah from Massachusetts talks about the outstanding care she received at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center and Dr. Charles Monteith. The follow-up at Chapel Hill is unbelievable - you can ask the Dr's/nurses questions anytime and they answer your calls and questions - free of charge!! The staff really cares about their patients, Dr. M was amazing - he called me about my blood work before my surgery and walked methrough some issues I had step by step before I even had my TR - and said he would help me get the care I needed even if I couldn't have the TR!! Well, everything worked out thankfully - and Dr. M. was the first one to call me and let me know!! My own PCP didn't even return my calls, but Dr. M. did. You can't put a price tag on their bedside manner and their true compassion for their patients.

54) Making Dreams Come True with Tubal Reversal
"Dr. Berger, First let me thank you and all of your staff for everything you have done for me. When I look at my beautiful new little boy, I am at a loss for words. I don't know where to begin thanking you or where to end it for that matter. He is so beautiful. Thank you so much for your expertise and passion. I am sure you have heard it many times before, but thank you so much for making our dream come true." Dr. Berger developed the outpatient technique for tubal ligation reversal. He has performed more than 7000 of these procedures and has acquired the greatest experience with this operation of any reproductive surgeon worldwide.

55) Pregnancy Support after Having Tubes Untied
Ladies of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Message Board support each other during their pregnancies after undergoing Tubal Reversal Surgery with Drs. Gary Berger and Charles Monteith. There are two options for women who have had a previous tubal ligation and now desire to have more children: 1) tubal reversal surgery and, 2) in vitro fertilization (IVF). Although tubal reversal surgery is not right for everyone, in most cases it is the most successful and most cost-effective option for pregnancy after sterilization. With pregnancy rates averaging 75% and a cost of $5900, tubal reversal surgery is usually more desirable than IVF with pregnancy rates of approximately 27% and costs exceeding $8,000 per IVF cycle.

56) 17 Pregnancies This Week for Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center
Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is the only medical facility exclusively for tubal ligation reversal. New pregnancies are reported each week on the Tubal Reversal Message Board. During the first week of December, there were 17 new pregnancies reported by patients of Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith. Women come from all over the US and abroad for tubal reversals surgery at Chapel Hill for 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.

57) Tubal Ligation Reversal at Age 46 | Patricia's Story
Patricia is a 46 year-old entrepreneurial mother of three who traveled to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center for her tubal ligation reversal. Patricia describes her reasons for tubal ligation, her remarriage, and her desire to have more children after tubal ligation. She explains the hesitancy she felt about becoming an 'older' parent and her decision to have reversal surgery. She also inspires readers by having had an original idea to improve the lives of others, resulting in the development and marketing of a new sports product called the Yackle Ball.

58) If I'm Overweight, Can I Have Tubal Reversal Surgery?
Ladies of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Message Board discuss whether they are candidates for tubal ligation reversal if they are overweight. For maximum safety in the outpatient surgery setting, Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center requires patients to have a body mass index (BMI) of less than 35 at the time of surgery. This truly makes a difference when it comes to surgical exposure, anesthetic risk and patient recovery and healing.

59) Pregnancy Testimonials after Tubal Reversal Surgery
I had both clips and the triple burn procedure and Dr. Berger was still able to successfully reverse my tubal ligation. Dr. Berger, you and the staff at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center are wonderful. Everyone was so kind and helpful throughout our entire conception journey. I've never seen such caring staff at any medical facility. Looking back now, it's nothing short of amazing! Then, as we tried for a year and a half to conceive, we found we could call upon your staff with our continued questions.

60) You Can Have Tubal Reversal Surgery Even During Tough Economic Times
Tubal Reversal Message Board members discuss how the tough economy is affecting everyone. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is making it possible for women to have their tubes untied by offering discounted rates during the month of December. The standard fees are $6900 for Dr. Berger and $6400 for Dr. Monteith. A special discount of close to $2000 is available for women who schedule their tubal ligation reversals before January 1, 2009. The tubal reversal doctors and staff at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center want to make reversing tied tubes affordable even during the current economic downturn. This special discount is a time-limited offer, so if you have been waiting to get on the tubal reversal schedule, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.

61) HCG Levels and Early Pregnancy Monitoring After Tubal Ligation Reversal
Part of the long-term follow-up care after your tubal reversal surgery at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is monitoring your early pregnancy after tubal reversal with you and your local doctor. Dr. Gary Berger and Dr. Charles Monteith, Reproductive Surgeons at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, recommend biweekly quantitative serum HCG assays. A vaginal ultrasound examination should be performed when your HCG reaches 1500 - 2000. At that point, a normally developing uterine pregnancy will show a gestation sac within the uterus. If your exam does not show the sac, your HCG level and another vaginal ultrasound exam should be repeated in 2 days. It is important for women who have had tubal surgery to be seen right away when they have a positive pregnancy test in order to follow the recommended pregnancy monitoring protocol. Adhering to our protocol can prevent the possible complication of a ruptured tubal pregnancy.

62) Announcing Eight New Pregnancies at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center
Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center announces pregnancy reports on a weekly basis. During the last week of November, eight women reported new pregnancies after their tubal reversal by Dr. Gary Berger or Dr. Charles Monteith. Message board members congratulate the new and expectant mothers. "Nattyann" posts, "Congratulations ladies wishing you a happy and healthy 9 months". Women travel to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center from across the United States and worldwide because of Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith's expertise. They are able to repair the fallopian tubes in 98% of women who have had previous tubal ligations.

63) When Is A Hysterosalpingogram Recommended After Tubal Reversal Surgery?
Members of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Message Board ask when they should have a hysterosalpingogram (HSG) performed after tubal reversal surgery to see if their fallopian tubes remain open. Dr. Gary Berger, medical director, of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center recommends waiting 12 months after tubal reversal before testing fallopian tube patency. HSG testing should be completed during cycle days 7 and 10 (after menstruation and before ovulation). After the x-ray is completed, Dr. Berger suggests sending the HSG results to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center for further interpretation and recommendations. Because two-thirds of Dr. Berger's patients become pregnant within 10 months of tubal reversal surgery, an HSG is unnecessary for most patients after tubal reversal surgery.

64) A New Member of The Tubal Reversal Family
A new member of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Message Boards introduces herself to other members and shares that she is seeking information about having her tubes untied. Dr. Monteith and Pam Mills, CRNA welcome her to the board and to the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center family. Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith provide an interactive message board where patients and potential patients can find information about reversal surgery and can find fellowship and support about restoring fertility after having a tubal ligation.

65) Reduced Fees for Tubal Reversal Surgery
Dr. Gary Berger and Dr. Charles Monteith offer a variety of payment situations so that potential patients have options that are cost-effective for their budgets. There are four fee options for the reversal procedure at Chapel Hill tubal Reversal Center: 1) The standard fee for Dr. Berger is $6900. An appointment can be scheduled and held with a $250 down payment. The balance is due three weeks prior to the surgery date. 2) Dr. Berger's discounted fee is $5,900 and is due at the time of scheduling surgery. 3) Surgery can be scheduled with Dr. Monteith for a fee of $5400. This discounted fee is also due at the time the appointment is scheduled. 4) For patients who are able to have tubal reversal surgery during December 2008 or January 2009, the fee with Dr. Monteith will be $4900. The fee for Dr. Berger will be $5600. These discounted fees would also be due at the time the patient schedules the appointment.

66) Countdown to Tubal Reversal in 2009
Women from all over the United States contact each other on the Tubal Reversal Message Board to discuss what date they are coming to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center in 2009 to have their tubes untied. Some of them are currently saving money for their tubal ligation reversals. They benefit from the prepayment plan that allows women to send in payments as they are able before scheduling their reverse tubal procedure. Several payments options and financing arrangements are also available besides the prepayment plan to help women come to the best tubal reversal doctors to have their tubes untied.

67) Wanting More Children At Age 38
'Luluwantsjust1more' posts on the Tubal Reversal Message Board that she is 38 years old, has two children from a previous marriage, and wants another child but is scared of having tubal reversal surgery and worried that she might not become pregnant because of her age. She asks other message board members for their support. Several women in her age group share their success stories to reassure her. 'Marty' responds that she is "currently 3 months pregnant with Tubal Reversal Baby #2 and that one will be born one month before my 40th birthday." Jen posts, "I had a TR (Tubal Reversal) done when I was 37 - and it did take me a while to get my first positive pregnancy test. I delivered a healthy, beautiful baby girl 16 days before I turned 40." These messages are typical of the kind of support newcomers receive on the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Message Board from other women who have already undergone tubal ligation reversal by Dr. Berger or Dr. Monteith.

68) Patients Share in the Joy of Positive Pregnancy Tests After Tubal Reversal
"Simplysandy" posted a message on the Tubal Reversal Message Board giving great news. After more than two years since her tubal reversal, she has become pregnant. Many women use the message board to give support to each other before and after tubal reversal. Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith and the staff of nurses also post to offer advice and give comfort to the women on the boards and reminding the ladies that early pregnancy monitoring is important.

69) Finding Support After Tubal Reversal
After a tubal reversal, many women are ready to become pregnant immediately, and the waiting process is hard for them. 'Athena06' writes, "I had my tubal reversal 8/1/08 and have not been very active on the Tubal Reversal Message Board. I read every week, but haven't actively participated. But today, I feel the need to join and be supportive and get support. I am getting a little frustrated that I haven't had any luck getting pregnant so far. Guess I just thought it would happen easy since my periods are so regular and I got pregnant so easily with my first two children. I know that many of you have the same issue and also many of you have had several m/c and ectopics. How do you stay so strong?" Tanya replies, "It's only been 4 months since your TR. Don't get frustrated yet. Easier said than done - I know believe me it took me a year and two losses - but your body needs time to recover and heal. While quick BFP's (positive pregnancy tests) do happen for some ladies, most find that it takes several months of trying before they see their first BFP."

70) Unethical Tubal Ligation | Hope of Tubal Ligation Reversal
Catrina had a tubal ligation during a C-section delivery without her knowledge or consent. She tells readers how she came to find out her tubes had been tied and how tubal reversal at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center gave her back her life and control over previous decisions her ex-husband had made for her.

71) Another Pregnancy After Tubal Reversal by Dr. Berger
Scharlotte and Richard B. write about their daughter Lillian who was conceived within 2 weeks after tubal reversal surgery performed by Dr. Berger. They write, "We never imagined all of our dreams would come true and we would conceive so quickly. We want to express our gratitude to Dr. Berger and his staff for the wonderful treatment we received at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center."

72) Is Tubal Reversal Right For You?
Find out if tubal reversal surgery is right for you. In this video, Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Nurse Jennifer Okun, RN discusses whether tubal reversal surgery is your best option if you want to become pregnant after tubal ligation. Tubal ligation reversal is the most successful treatment for most women wanting more children after they have had their tubes tied.

73) Tubal Ligation Reversal Cost Video
Tubal ligation reversal cost is discussed by Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Office Manager, Ericka Pamplin. She describes the several fee and financing options for reverse tubal ligation. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center offers many options to make the cost of tubal reversal affordable for regular, working people even though the care is provided by the best tubal reversal doctors and staff of any medical center. Anyone thinking about having a baby after tubal ligation should watch this video.

74) Ohio (OH) Tubal Reversal Patients
Tubal Reversal Message Board members 'StephSH' and 'A BABY 4ME' post messages on a topic for women from Ohio who have been to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Prospective tubal reversal patients seek support and comfort along with good advice from other women who have had tubal reversal surgery by Dr. Berger or Dr. Monteith at the Tubal Reversal Center. The Tubal Reversal Message Board is a good place to find people that are from the same area as you to provide support during the tubal reversal journey.

75) Does Gastric Bypass Affect Tubal Ligation Reversal Surgery?
At Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center there seems to be no difference in the outcome after tubal ligation reversal for patients who have had gastric bypass and those who have not had a bypass. Donna posts on the Tubal Reversal Message Board, "I had my tubal reversal (TR) 13 months ago and I had gastric bypass 5 years ago. I had no complications from the bypass and the TR was no problem at all."

76) Video of Tubal Ligation Reversal by Dr. Berger
Dr. Gary Berger is the world's most experienced tubal reversal doctor. This video shows Dr. Berger's technique outpatient tubal ligation reversal surgery that results in high success, low cost, and rapid postoperative recovery. This is one of 10 tubal reversal videos now on the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center website.

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