Tubal Ligation Reversal News

CHTRC News Archives 2008 Page 6

126) Untying Your Tubes With Very LittlePain
Dr. Gary Berger and Dr. Charles Monteith perform tubal reversal surgery at the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center with a technique that allows for as little pain as possible to ensure a quick recovery. With over 7000 tubal reversal surgeries in his history, Dr. Gary Berger performs surgery with the precision to reduce trauma to surrounding tissue and muscles. Dr Gary Berger and Dr. Charles Monteith use a local anesthetic to reduce post operative discomfort after untying your tubes. Although everyone recovers at a different rate, most patients are able to return home the day after their sterilization reversal surgery and to their normal activities within a week to ten days. Experience is important when choosing a doctor to reverse your tubal ligation. Dr. Gary Berger and Dr. Charles Monteith have the only facility in the country limited to untying your tubes. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center prides itself on exceptional patient care and appreciates the fact that couples trust their fertility to them and want to make their experience a good one!

127) Tubal Reanastomosis For International Patients
International patients choose Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center for tubal reversal surgery, often referred to as tubal reanastomosis. They travel from other continents across the world because Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith have the best doctor reputations as tubal ligation reversal specialists. With their low cost tubal reanastomosis procedure, tubal reversal patients do better financially coming to Chapel Hill than having their operation performed closer to home - and they get better results. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center has the best pregnancy statistics, patient safety record, and patient satisfaction reports of any international medical clinic or hospital. It is no wonder that people are willing to travel around the world to get the best medical care when it comes to reversing tied tubes.

128) Choosing the Best Doctor for Untying Your Tubes
One of the factors to consider in choosing the best doctor for untying your tubes is information about patient satisfaction. Patient satisfaction messages and patient testimonials are posted on the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center web site, as well as a message board where patients comment frequently about their experiences with the doctors they have chosen for untying their tubes.

129) Untying Your Tubes At Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center
If you regret having your tubal ligation and are interested in untying your tubes, Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center offers a low-cost, outpatient procedure to restore fertility. Dr. Gary Berger and Dr. Charles Monteith have the only facility in the country limited to untying your tubes. Experience is an important indicator on whether surgery will be performed if a woman 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 reversal in one of these situations, Dr. Gary Berger is able to repair the tubes in 98% of cases, regardless of the type of sterilization that has been performed.

130) Essure Procedure Reversal Possible
Essure procedure has only been performed for a little over 5 years and is reported to be permanent by the manufacturing company. Essure is a coil-like device that is inserted through the uterine and into the fallopian tubes, scar tissue then forms and creates a barrier. Because of the scar tissue Essure cannot be pulled out of the tube. It is advertised by the manufacturer as a permanent method of birth control. In this respect, it is similar to other tubal ligation methods that are considered by most doctors to be permanent. Dr. Gary Berger of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center has successfully removed and reversed an Essure procedure and has untied tubes. Dr. Berger can accomplish this by cutting the Essure device from the uterine muscle and implanting the remaining fallopian tube into the uterus through a procedure called tubouterine implantation. To our knowledge, Dr. Gary Berger was the first surgeon to remove the Essure device. Dr. Gary Berger has been performing tubal ligation reversals for over three decades and Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center has been providing women with the opportunity to get pregnant after sterilization.

131) Military Families Choose Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center
A member of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Message Board seeks information about tubal reversal surgery for military families. Other members of the board share their stories of researching reversing their tubal ligations through the military and why they chose Dr. Gary Berger as their tubal reversal surgeon. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is dedicated exclusively to performing tubal reversal surgery and Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith are the only physicians in the country with a practice that is specifically limited to reversing tied tubes. Dr. Berger is widely recognized as the tubal reversal doctor with the most experience in the United States. These are two reasons that patients travel from all over the world to have him perform their reversal surgery. Other reasons include 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.

132) Tubal Reversal Surgery - A Leap of Faith and Trust In God
At Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, we understand what a leap of faith women take when choosing to travel from across the US and from around the world for reversal surgery with a doctor they have never met. For that reason, the doctors and staff do all that they can to provide detailed, accurate information so that couples can feel informed prior to surgery. A nurse is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer questions about untying tubes or address concerns. Drs. Gary Berger and Charles Monteith and the entire staff at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center appreciate the fact that couples trust their fertility to them and want to make the experience a good one!

133) Free Video of Reversing A Tubal Ligation
Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal offers a FREE videotape or DVD showing Dr. Gary Berger's technique of outpatient tubal reversal surgery that has been featured on several television networks including the CBS Early Show, The Learning Channel, and the Discovery Channel. This video shows step-by-step how Dr. Berger restores fertility after a tubal ligation through a comfortable and affordable one-hour outpatient procedure. When women see how he does this, they will understand why patients come to him from all across the US and from abroad for their tubal reversal procedure.

134) Reversing Tubal Ligation and Finding Ovarian Endometriosis
The tubal reversal doctors of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center describe reversing tubal ligation even when unexpected endometriosis is discovered during tubal reversal surgery.

135) Pre-Payment Plan For Low-Cost Tubal Reversal Surgery
For patients interested in long-term payment arrangements for tubal reversal surgery with Dr. Gary Berger, Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center offers a pre-payment plan. With the pre-payment option, patients can pre-pay the surgical fee without interest prior to the surgery date. To utilize this option, a non-refundable $250 fee is mailed to us. At that point, an account is opened in your name and payments of any amount are made as you are able - for as long as you wish. For the standard fee, you do not have to wait until the balance is paid to schedule surgery - you can schedule at any time with a $250 down payment. The balance is due at least three weeks prior to the surgery date. You may receive either of our discounted fees while using the pre-payment plan, but the balance must be paid in full prior to scheduling surgery.

136) Is Pregnancy Possible after Tubal Reversal Surgery before Menstruation Returns?
This question is asked on the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Message Board by a member "40plusclub". The answer is "yes" and does happen quite frequently according to pregnancy reports received by patients of Dr. Berger and Dr.Monteith. After having the tubes untied it is recommended that patients wait until after their first menstrual period before trying to conceive to give the body adequate time to heal. There is no reason to avoid intercourse until this time, but birth control is suggested.

137) Is a Flu Shot Safe When Trying to Conceive After Tubal Reversal Surgery?
A member of the tubal reversal message board at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center "SJR" asks, "What do you think of getting a flu shot when trying to conceive? I hate putting all the additives in our bodies." Another member, "Momzilla" responds, "It is actually recommended for pregnant women so I wouldn't worry about it as long as you have never had a reaction to the vaccine before." Dr. Berger recommended checking with the Center for Disease Control. Momzilla was right. They recommend flu shots for pregnant women and anyone at risk for the flu, especially those who care for children or are at high risk for exposure. Maintaining optimal health is especially important after reversing tubal ligation and when trying to conceive.

138) Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith - Experts in Reversing Tubal Ligations
A group of women who regularly participate on the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center message board are discussing their pregnancies. All have had tubal reversal surgery with either Dr. Berger or Dr. Monteith. They are especially excited today because some of the women are finding out whether they are having boys or girls. Member "MRC" writes, "I want to know so badly what my baby will be that I think I will burst!" This excitement wouldn't be possible if these women hadn't done their research and found the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal website and the best doctors reversing tubal ligations, Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith.

139) Do You Have Questions About Reversing Tubal Ligation?
Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center provides a website where women who have questions about their tubal reversal surgery can get support from other women or even ask a question of a staff member, Dr. Berger, or Dr. Monteith. Today Dr. Monteith answers a member Lacquesua, who is concerned because she has been told that she has cysts on her ovary and is afraid that they will interfere with her upcoming tubal reversal surgery. Dr. Monteith answers, "A cyst on the ovary can be a normal finding. In your first two weeks of your cycle the cyst is a developing egg called a follicle and is usually less than 3-5 cm. When you are in the last two weeks the follicle releases the egg and the remaining cyst is called a corpus luteum and is usually less than 5 cm. This personal attention is what makes Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center the number one facility for reversing tubal ligations.

140) After Reversing Tubal Ligation When Should I Take a Pregnancy Test?
Message board members at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center are discussing when to use a home pregnancy test. A member, "Blessed Mother of Three" is confused about what time of day to test her urine for the most accurate results. Jennifer K. and Christie answer that she should test 12-14 days past ovulation and always use a first morning urine specimen. This is just one example of how the patients of Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith support each other when questions come up after having their tubes untied. Staff members also answer questions on the message board related to reversing tubal ligations.

141) Ladies Over Forty Share Success Stories After Reversing Tubal Ligations
The message board at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is a busy place for women sharing the good news that they conceived after age forty having had their tubes untied. A member, "Stevesbaby" writes "I had my tubal reversal in March 2008 and I will be forty-three next Wednesday. I had my third ultrasound and I saw and heard the heartbeat." Statistics such as patient's age and type of tubal ligation can be found on the website of Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith and are updated weekly. Records and statistics on pregnancy rates for different age groups is something that is helpful and important information for those considering reversing tubal ligation.

142) Anesthesia For Reversing Tied Tubes At Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center
A member of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Message Board asks other message board members whetherit is possible to have spinal anesthesia rather than general anestheisa when reversing tied tubes. The member asks, "I have a fear of being put to sleep, or is that the only way to do it?" Other members respond with their experiences regarding anesthesia which make her feel better knowing that she is not the only one who has a fear of being put to sleep At Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center you will be asleep with "general" anesthesia for 60-90 minutes. A board certified anesthesiologist calls each patient pre-operatively to discuss medical history and any concerns patients may have and monitors patients while they are asleep. The method of general anesthesia used is safer than spinal or epidural anesthesia in the outpatient setting and is less likely to cause conplications requiring hospitalization. The anesthesia team work closely with Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith to assure excellent pain control after patients awake from the tubal reversal procedure.

143) Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Pregnancy Report for 10/20/08 to 10/24/08
During the week of October 20-24, 2008, six new pregnancies were reported by women who chose Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith as their tubal reversal doctors to reverse their tied tubes. Included on the list were two women 39 years of age, one 43 years of age, one women who conceived with only one tube and someone who had tubal lengths 4cm following her tubal reversal surgery. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center has patients who have reported pregnancies with tubes as short as 2cm. Dr. Berger is able to repair the tubes in 98% of cases. One of the many benefits of coming to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center for tubal reversal surgery is that Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith are able to repair the tubes in cases where other doctors are unwilling, or unable, to make the repair.

144) Reversing Tubal Ligations After Previous C-Sections
A member of the Cha Tubal Reversal Message Board posts that her doctor told her that because she has had 3 C-sections, IVF is her only option for having a baby since her tubes are tied. Several other message board members respond that they have had c-sections and had successful tubal reversals at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Dr. Gary Berger and Dr. Charles Monteith specialize in reversing tied tubes and limit their practice to performing tubal reversals. Although women who have had several previous c-sections may have scar tissue that makes reversing the tubal ligation more difficult, the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center doctors are able to repair the tubes in 98% of cases.

145) Reversing Tubal Ligation Discussed on the Tubal Reversal Message Board
A new member of the Tubal Reversal Message Board, 'Brandyand3', introduces herself and posts that she and husband have decided to go ahead and start sending in payments for reversing her tubal ligation. "We currently have two boys (12 and 10) but they are mine from a previous marriage. So I am hoping to be able to give him the joy of having a child together." She will be taking advantage of the pre-payment plan at the center to be able to afford having her tubes untied by Dr. Berger or Dr. Monteith. Other Tubal Reversal Message Board members and staff at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center welcome her and wish her well on her tubal ligation reversal journey. The Tubal Reversal Message Board is one of the best sources of information and support about all aspects of tubal ligation reversal.

146) Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Weekly Pregnancy Report
Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center announced 20 new pregnancies for the two-week period from October 6 to October 17, 2008. Tubal lengths after tubal reversal surgery ranged from 2.0 to 8.0 centimeters. One patient achieved a pregnancy with only having one tube. This report demonstrates the optimism that women of all ages and tubal reversal surgery outcomes have the chance to conceive again. Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith are able to repair the tubes in 98% of the women who come for tubal reversal surgery, regardless of the type of sterilization technique that was used.

147) Staff Dedicated to Tubal Reversal Success
A member of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Message Board posts, "My TR was 7/3/08 we have a BFP as of 10/18/08 only 3 months later just as Dr. Berger predicted...anyone who goes to this clinic I can assure you that there is an anointing on all the hands of each attendant you meet. The care is exceptional and your dream will come true..." When you have your tubal reversal performed by Dr. Berger or Dr. Monteith, our caring and dedicated health care team will help you every step along the way to make your tubal reversal safe, comfortable, and successful. We are available 7 days a week to help you, respond to any questions you may have, arrange for your tubal reversal, and follow-up with you after you return home.

148) Tubal Reversal Patients Discuss What to Expect in the Way of Post-Operative Discomfort
On the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Message Board, "wanting1morebaby" asks other TR patients what it is like and how did they feel after tubal reversal surgery. The majority of patients of Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith find that they are back to most of their activities with minimal discomfort within days to a couple of weeks after tubal ligation reversal surgery. Most patients experience mild to moderate discomfort in the early days after having their tubes untied related to incisional pain and cramping. Good pain relief can be achieved by taking the prescription pain medication and ibuprofen as directed. It is also wise to increase activity gradually thereby allowing your body to be your guide while also restricting certain activities that put stress on the abdominal muscles for 4 weeks.

149) Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Patients Support Each Other While Waiting to Conceive
Conception after tubal reversal may occur soon after the surgical procedure or many months after. Several factors effect when a woman might conceive ranging from age and hormonal status to timing of intercourse. An ongoing support system of tubal reversal patients trying to conceive is available on the Tubal Reversal Message Board. Patients track their cycles, ovulation times, results of hormonal tests and answer each others questions. In addition, they are there to congratulate each other when the BFP (big fat positive) pregnancy test result arrives!

150) Tubal Ligation Operative Records Not Mandatory For Tubal Reversal
While many patients coming to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center are able to obtain their medical records from their tubal ligation, sometimes it is just not possible. It is helpful to have these prior to tubal reversal, but tubal reversal surgery can still be performed and 98% of the time, the tubes can be successfully repaired. If a patient has reason to believe she had her tubes "tied" by a particularly damaging method and cannot obtain her operative report, she may wish to discuss a screening laparoscopy with Dr Berger or Dr. Monteith. The screening laparoscopy can determine if there is enough healthy tube to work with. Our tubal reversal doctors can then proceed directly to tubal repair while the patient remains under anesthesia.

151) We Completed Our Family Less Than a Year After Tubal Reversal
Stacy S. reports to Dr. Berger at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, "We want to send our biggest thank you for all that you did to help us complete our family. My husband and I decide too quickly after our second child that we weren't going to have any more. As time went on, our hearts longed for another child. You helped us make that dream a reality. Less than 1 year after my tubal reversal, I gave birth to a healthy baby boy! We couldn't be happier. I cannot believe how easy the process was. It was made simple by your and your kind staff. Every person took such great care of me and the extra care and concern we received even after we got home was amazing. I could never really thank you enough… because what you made possible was our beautiful son!"

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