Tubal Ligation Reversal News

CHTRC News Archives 2008 Page 7

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!"

152) National Infertility Week - Thoughts about IVF and Tubal Reversal
During National Infertility Week you will hear a lot about In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), the most popular infertility treatment in the United States. You might be surprised to learn the better option for those wanting to have another child is often to get a tubal ligation reversal. Women prefer to become pregnant naturally rather than undergo the rigours of in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Tubal reversal is simpler, less expensive and has higher pregnancy and birth rates than IVF.

153) Conceiving Second Tubal Reversal Baby After Birth Control
Annemarie1228 seeks answers on the Tubal Reversal Message Board as she tries to conceive her second tubal reversal baby. After her first baby, she received an injection of Depo-Provera, a long-lasting birth control drug. Now, she is ready to try for baby number two. She is having periods, but having difficulty conceiving. A helpful tool to determine whether ovulation is occurring is the OPK or Ovulation Predictor Kit. If she is still not ovulating, her doctor may wish to perform more tests or prescribe medications to induce ovulation. Unless ovulation is occurring, it is not possible to become pregnant whether or not tubal ligation reversal has been performed.

154) Tubal Reversal Patients Should Stop Smoking at Least 2 Weeks Before Surgery
On the Tubal Reversal Message Board, Dr. Berger's and Dr. Monteith's patients share their ideas and offer their support in smoking cessation. Smoking decreases oxygen to all parts of the body and can affect healing time as well as ovarian function. In addition, smoking poses greater risks during anesthesia and during pregnancy. For these reasons, Tubal Reversal patients should to stop smoking at least 2 weeks before their scheduled surgery to have their tubes untied.

155) Helpful Ideas for Becoming Pregnant After Tubal Reversal Surgery
Tubal Reversal Message Board member Jan asks other patients to share what they did to help become pregnant after tubal reversal procedures by Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith. Many patients respond to her question and give helpful hints, ideas, and advice. There are many things you can do to aid in becoming pregnant more quickly after tubal reversal surgery. One of the most useful tools is to use an ovulation predictor kit each month to make sure you are ovulating and to help pinpoint the most fertile time of your cycle.

156) Exciting News after Tubal Reversal
A patient of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal, Andrea, is the subject of this Tubal Reversal Message Board topic. Andrea has had two great things happen for her since her tubal ligation reversal at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. First, she stopped having migraines, increased menstrual bleeding and cramping, and experienced a shorter menstrual period. Second, she became pregnant after tubal reversal in only 2 months. Her pregnancy is confirmed to be in the uterus and is progressing well. The Tubal Reversal Message Board members and the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center staff wish Andrea and her family good luck with their first tubal reversal baby. Undoubtedly, there is nothing like a pregnancy to cure bad menstrual periods!

157) Dental Work While Trying To Conceive After Tubal Reversal Surgery
Members of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Message Board discuss whether having dental work can affect their chances of conceiving after tubal reversal surgery. Their main concern is that whether dental work may interfere with ovulation. One of Dr. Berger's tubal reversal patients is a dental hygienist who posts that she does not think dental work will affect a woman's ovulation cycle. She does recommend that women who are trying to become pregnancy or who are already pregnant avoid having x-rays for any dental procedures.

158) Should You Have an Hysterosalpingogram After Tubal Ligation Reversal?
A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is a test that examines tubal anatomy. Women often ask about having this done after tubal reversal surgery. Unfortunately, many HSGs are often performed or interpreted inaccurately. An HSG also has risks as well as discomfort and cost. It is best to wait for at least 12 months after a tubal reversal procedure to have an HSG. Most patients will become pregnant after tubal reversal within a year and can avoid the problems associated with HSGs. Preparing properly for an HSG and sending the x-ray images to Dr. Berger will minimize the risks and errors associated with a hysterosalpingram.

159) When to Start Trying To Conceive After Tubal Reversal Surgery
Members of the Tubal Reversal Message Board discuss when they can start trying to conceive after their tubal reversal surgery. Marylynn1974 is having her tubal reversal surgery in early November and thinks she will be ovulating at the time of her surgery. She wonders whether she can try to conceive right away. The recommendation is that tubal reversal patients of Dr. Berger or Dr. Monteith at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center wait until they have had one menstrual period after surgery and then they may start trying to conceive.

160) Tubal Ligation Records Not Required for Reversal Surgery At Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center
Ms Mama, a member of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Message Board, says she is scared that she will not be a candidate for tubal reversal because her records were destroyed. She was exploring the possiblility of having another child following tubal ligation and states, "I decided to research the possibility and repeatedly found Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center". Fortunately, Drs. Berger and Monteith are able to repair tubal ligations in 98% of cases at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. If records are unavailable, a screening laparoscopy can be performed prior to the reversal so that tubal lengths can be accurately determined.

161) Tubal Ligation Reversal Mommies Expecting Fall 2008
Women who have had tubal ligation reversal surgery at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center report their due dates for fall 2008. The Tubal Reversal Message Board provides a community of women to share their excitement during the countdown to giving birth. Abbreviations as well as updates are discussed and explained among the women. Many find a kindred spirit among the excited patients of Drs. Berger and Monteith.

162) My Tubal Reversal Journey is About to Begin!
A member of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center message board shares with the other members of the board how pleased she is that her tubal reversal surgery with Dr. Berger went well earlier this month. She has had an uneventful recovery time and is excited to have the opportunity to try to conceive again and is thrilled that a new chapter in her life is about to begin now that her tubes have been untied at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Other message board members share in her excitement and are happy to provide support and best wishes. The majority of patients who come for surgery at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center are able to return to work in 3-5 days and are back to the majority of normal activities in 7 - 10 days.

163) Pregnancy Symptoms after Tubal Reversal Surgery
Tracy had tubal reversal surgery with Dr. Gary Berger at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center in 2005 and is unsure whether or not she is having early pregnancy symptoms since her menstrual period is late and her home pregnancy test is negative. She has been experiencing some early pregnancy signs, such as frequent urination and fatigue. Tracy is informed by other message board members that the best way to check for pregnancy is to have a blood test done at her local OB-Gyn's office since pregnancy signs and symptoms can vary among women. Dr. Gary Berger has developed a detailed pregnancy protocol for his patients since early pregnancy monitoring is important following tubal reversal surgery. Women who have had their tubes untied have a higher risk for tubal pregnancy. Diagnosed early, however, tubal pregnancies can often be treated medically to avoid surgical intervention.

164) Post Tubal Ligation Symptoms (PTLS) Resolved
On the Tubal Reversal Message Board, Amanda posts, "I want to say thank you, Dr. Berger! I came to you 6 months ago with the hope of having another child but also with the hope of getting rid of the PTLS that I had. I am still working on the other child part but my PTLS is practically gone and gets better ever month. I did not realize how bad I was truly feeling until I felt better and I thank you. I thank you for "putting me back together" for giving me the opportunity to have another child. For taking the only decision I have ever regretted it and righting it. For putting something that I had taken up myself and putting it back in God's hands."

165) At Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Se Habla Espanol
Tubal reversal procedures are often desired by Spanish-speaking couples or those where one partner speaks Spanish. What happens in this situation when they come to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center? Not to worry - the outstanding staff have this situation completely covered. Here's a good example: Kim asks on the Tubal Reversal Message Board, "I was just wondering if anyone at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center speaks Spanish? My DH is Nicaraguan and he doesn't speak English, but he's bound and determined that he's going with me to have my TR." Matt, a surgical technician, posts "Hey Kim, I am a scrub tech here at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center and I speak both English and Spanish. I will be glad to answer any questions that your husband may have." Martha S., a Tubal Reversal Nurse, posts, "Hola Kim, Me llamo Marta y soy una enfermera aqui en el Centro Tubarico de Reversion. Hay 3 o 4 de nosotros que hablamos espanol. Seria feliz de contestar cualquier pregunta que su marido puede tener. Queremos utilizar un servicio de la traduccion para su certeza. Permitanos por favor para saber como nosotros le podemos ayudar." Dr. Monteith, a Tubal Reversal Surgeon, notes that at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, certified medical translators are used to ensure precise and complete communication for patients or spouses who are not fluent in English.

166) Changing Your Mind After Tubal Ligation
CristyP, a new member of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Message Board posts, "I am a 35 year old mother of two (ages 14 and 12), and about a year and a half ago, I married the love of my life. We've talked about having a baby, but I had a tubal ligation done after my son was born, so I thought it was not even a remote possibility. I was doing research into tubal reversals and found this site. I talked to my husband, and if all goes according to plans, we are hoping that I can have a tubal ligation reversal by the end of next summer." This sentiment is frequently made to Drs. Gary Berger and Charles Monteith of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is the only medical facility exclusively for tubal ligation reversal. Although tubal reversal is not right for everyone, Dr. Berger can repair the fallopian tubes in 98 percent of women who have had their tubes tied and want to have another baby. Two-thirds of Dr. Berger's patients become pregnant in an average of 10 months after their reversal procedure.

167) Superior Treatment at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center
Rebecca B. sends a Patient Satisfaction message to Dr. Berger about her superior treatment at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center: "I wanted to thank everyone for the truly superior treatment that we received during the time that we were at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. This experience was much more than I had expected. Typically, whenever you are dealing with any type of medical procedures, doctor's offices, or clinics, there are good things and there are bad things (unfortunately more bad than good). This experience was nothing but positive for my husband and me. Everyone on the staff was welcoming, informative, and comforting. I wish that more people knew about tubal reversal as an option for them and what a positive experience it can be. Thank you, Dr. Berger, for having such a wonderful staff and offering this option to so many couples out there."

168) Pregnancy After Tubal Reversal for Women in Their Forties
Members of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Message Board discuss pregnancy over the age of 40. As long as menstruation is still occurring, there is no specific age limit to have a tubal reversal procedure. A serum FSH assay is useful to determine the status of your reservoir of remaining eggs. If you decide to proceed with tubal reversal surgery, it is best to schedule sooner rather than later since fertility declines as a woman's age increases. The good news is that many babies have been born to women in their forties who have had their tubes untied at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. These very much wanted children would not be here without the option of tubal ligation reversal.

169) HCG Levels and Early Pregnancy Monitoring After Tubal Reversal Surgery
Dr. Gary Berger, Reproductive Surgeon and Medical Director of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, discusses HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) levels with one of his patients, Marty, on the Tubal Reversal Message Board. Marty recently reported a positive pregnancy test following her tubal ligation reversal and expressed her concern about a low HCG assay on the message board. After following the early pregnancy monitoring protocol recommended by Dr. Berger, a few days later she posted, "We saw the gestation sac in the uterus. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS SURGERY! You are such an angel. This is my second tubal reversal miracle and I still look at AJ and cannot believe he is here. Your continued support is appreciated. You are in a very special place in our hearts." Dr. Berger responded, "This is great news, Marty. I am very happy for you and will look forward to further news about your pregnancy. Your experience is a good illustration of how important it is to have several HCG test results before drawing a premature conclusion about the health of a very early pregnancy and the need to follow ourrecommendations for early pregnancy testing as described on the 'I'm Pregnant' page of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center website."

170) Choosing An Exceptional Tubal Reversal Doctor
The process of choosing a doctor to untie her tubes is a difficult decision for many women. Patients who have chosen Dr. Gary Berger list some of the reasons they decided to go to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center for surgery with Dr. Berger. These reasons include his knowledge and reversal technique, the care that patients receive, staff to patient ratio, the interactive patient message board, and the fact that he is the only doctor in the country with detailed statistics and a practice limited to tubal reversal surgery. These are some of the many reasons that women travel from across the US and from other countries to have their tubes untied by Dr. Berger.

171) Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Weekly Pregnancy Report
Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center reports new pregnancies every week. During the week of September 29th to October 3rd, ten new pregnancies were reported with tubal lengths ranging from 3.0 to 7.5 centimeters. Drs. Berger and 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. Dr. Berger has developed a safe, cost effective, outpatient tubal reversal procedure with the highest success rates worldwide.

172) What Everybody Ought to Know About Scar Tissue Forming After Tubal Reversal
Members of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Message Board discuss the possibility of scar tissue forming after tubal reversal surgery. There is a chance that blockage may occur in the fallopian tubes after surgery due to scar tissue formation, tubal infection or other conditions. Dr. Berger's sews the muscular and outer serosal layers of the fallopian tube together but not the inner endothelial layer as this may increase the risk of scar formation within the tubal lumen. Fortunately, 95% of the time the fallopian tubes remain open after tubal ligation reversal performed at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.

173) Tubal Reversal Surgery Relieves Symptoms Of Post-Tubal Ligation Syndrome
A member of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Message Board posts about her relief of symptoms of Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome (PTLS) after tubal reversal surgery. Prior to surgery she had been experiencing a variety of unpleasant symptoms such as bloating, joint pain, and excessive bleeding during her periods. Following surgery, she is symptoms free and posts to thank Dr. Berger. Although there is no guarantee that tubal reversal surgery will relieve a woman's symptoms, the majority of Dr. Berger's patients who reported symptoms prior to surgery found relief after the tubal reversal procedure.

174) My Tubal Reversal Experience
I'd just like to say that my experience at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center last Friday for my TR was outstanding. Icould not have asked for more. Lori, Donna, Pam, and Stephanie were absolutely amazing nurses! Each one made my husband and me feel welcomed and cared for. Dr. Monteith was more than I could have hoped for. He's very soft-spoken, and you can tell he loves what he does. Thanks to him, my husband and I have regained what we mistakenly had taken away so many years ago. We are thrilled to have had Dr. Monteith help us with the opportunity to conceive a child again. We are looking forward to having our prayers answered and have our own little 'Monteith Miracle'.

175) Thank You Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center
A patient of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center and a member of the message board writes in to thank the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center staff: "Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!! I am just in awe.... EVERYONE at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.....was the BEST!! My husband and I were so nervous and anxious and it was a WONDERFUL journey! Dr. Berger was just amazing and all of the WONDERFUL staff.... My husband and I just can't Thank You enough! I would highly recommend your facility to anyone who would even be considering tubal reversal. You have an amazing staff and facility! Thanks Again! Amy and Scott Tubal reversal-10/6/08".

176) Saving Money To Have My Tubes Untied
'Gotthebabybug', a member Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Message Board, is saving money and hopes to have her tubal reversal performed in July of 2009. She posts, "I thought it would be nice to see who here is saving for tubal reversal and when they hope to have TR. We can use this list to encourage and help each other through this long process and maybe give some money-saving tips along the way." Kathy, a surgical technician at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, adds information about the prepayment plan that helps women save money to have their tubes untied by Dr. Berger or Dr. Monteith, the experts in tubal ligation reversal.

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