Tubal Ligation Reversal News

CHTRC News Archives 2008 Page 8

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.

177) Patients Share Their Deliveries And Due Dates After Having Tubes Reversed
Patients of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center who are pregnant after having their tubes untied report the status of their pregnancies in this ongoing thread on the Tubal Reversal Message Board. Many of the participants have already delivered, while others are due to deliver this fall. Their stories bring hope to every woman wanting to have another baby after having her tubes tied. It is these stories of hope that bring couples from all over the world to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center on their journey to start or expand their families.

178) Women with Grown Children Planning to Have Another Baby After Tubal Ligation
Agelessmom - a member of The Chapel Hill tubal Reversal Center Message Board - shares with other members that she is 39 years old and wants more children now that her other children are older. After her twins were born, she felt like she was talked into having her tubes tied by her doctor and her family members. Agelessmom states, "I have always considered having my tubes untied and was wondering if there was women my age with older children who have considered or had their tubes untied." A lot of patients in their early forties with older children come to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center for surgery with Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith. Fortunately, with tubal reversal surgery, it is not too late for women with tied tubes to add to their families. Pregnancy rates in this age group are much higher than with the other alternative, which is IVF.

179) Curious About Getting Pregnant After Having Tubes Tied Using Kleppinger Forceps
SharonB reports that she had her tubes tied using Kleppinger forceps, which is a type of cautery - or burning of the tubes. SharonB wants to know if she is a good candidate for tubal reversal surgery. Dr. Monteith responds and informs her that the sterilization technique she had is "fairly standard". "You can get a tubal ligation reversal and you have an excellent chance to become pregnant - on average 70%," states Dr. Monteith. SharonB hears from other patients who had their tubes tied in a similar fashion and recommend sending her operative report to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center for a free interpretation by one of the tubal reversal doctors.

180) 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 reversal on 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.

181) Waiting To Test For Pregnancy After Having Your Tubes Untied
Tubal Reversal Message Board Members who have had their tubes untied start a new topic to give support during the two week wait. The two week wait refers to the time from ovulation until the time you are supposed to start your next menstrual cycle. Tubal reversal patients are excited to test for pregnancy and keep each other informed of their personal situations.

182) Counting Down The Days Until My Tubes Are Untied
Patients from Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center count down the days until their tubes will be untied and they can start a family. Tubal Reversal Message Board Members share their date of surgery and past patients share their tubal lengths. Sassyfrass states "Hello girls! Just wanted to let you all know that I had my TR 8-20-08 and I got a BFP after our first month of TTC!!! I'm sooo excited!!"

183) Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome and Tubal Reversal Over 40
Tubal Reversal Message Board member Cjl posts "I had my tubal ligation and it was the worst decision I ever made! I had such terrible periods and bleeding, heart palpatations and so many other strange things. I Had my TR (tubal reversal) 4/20/2007 and immediately, I was relieved of all the PTLS symptoms."

184) Remaining Tubal Lengths After Having Your Tubes Tied
Tubal Reversal Message board member 'justwaiting' asks how much of her fallopian tube should be remaining after having approximately 4 cm removed during her tubal ligation. Dr. Monteith explains that the average tubal length before having your tubes tied is 8-12 cm. Most patients who undergo a procedure similar to 'justwaiting' have 4-6 cm remaining, which is adequate to achieve a pregnancy after reversing tied tubes. JenniferK posts that her tubal lengths were 4.5 and 5 cm and they now have a beautiful baby girl.

185) Having Your Tubes Untied and How to Help the Expectant Father
Patients who are excited about having tubal reversal surgery because they want to have more children after having their tubes tied talk about books to give the expectant fathers. Reversing tied tubes is the first step to having more children after a tubal ligation and now these patients are just thinking down the road and want their spouses to be prepared for their upcoming pregnancy.

186) Patient Reports Second Child After Having Tubes Untied
Tubal Reversal Message Board member Degjim reports her second pregnancy since having her tubes untied. Degjim reports she is having another girl, which makes a total of five daughters. Other message board members congratulate her on her news! Many patients have their tubes untied so that they can more than one child. That is the good news about tubal reversal surgery. Once your tubes are repaired you can have as many as you want.

187) A Patient Shares Her Adverse Symptoms Since Having Her Tubes Tied
Momzilla is one of many women who report adverse symptoms after having tubal ligation. Momzilla shares her personal experience and symptoms of Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome that started immediately after having her tubes tied. Tubal reversal surgery has been shown to help reverse these symptoms. If you are someone experiencing symptoms like Momzilla you should read more about PTLS and consider having tubal reversal surgery to improve your quality of life.

188) Dye Testing After Tubal Reversal Surgery
Although hysterosalpingram (HSG) is not a perfect test, it is the most widely available test for determining tubal patency. There are, however, risks and a high error rate with the test. Therefore, Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith recommend waiting one year before considering having an HSG after tubal reversal surgery. Members of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center message board, discuss the pros and cons of HSG testing and members of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center staff point out that most women will conceive before a year, but some women may take a year or longer to become pregnant after having their tubes untied.

189) Is Tubal Reversal Surgery Right For You?
Although tubal reversal surgery is not right for everyone, most women who have had a tubal ligation and now ant their tubes untied, tubal reversal surgery is the most successful and most cost-effective option. Jennifer Okun, RN - Patient Care Coordinator at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center - answers important questions to help women decide if tubal reversal at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center the best option. Dr. Berger's patients travel from all over the United States and from around the world for tubal reversal surgery in the only facility in the US exclusively for tubal reversal surgery. Dr. Berger is able to repair the tubes in 98% of cases, and pregnancy rates average 75% following the procedure.

190) Multiple C-Sections Not a Problem for at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center
Women who have had multiple c-sections discuss tubal reversal surgery on the Tubal Reversal Message Board. Dr. Charles Monteith, one of tubal reversal surgeons at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, encourages women to talk to their ob/gyn doctors about the risks of future pregnancy. He states "If you are asking how would you do with reversal surgery, then you should do great like most of our patients who have had several c-sections."

191) Ovarian Cysts Do Not Prevent Pregnancy after Tubal Ligation Reversal
Bonnie, a member of the Tubal Reversal Message Board, offers encouragement to other women inquiring whether ovarian cysts will interfere with becoming pregnant after having their tubes untied. She posts, "I have had an ovarian cyst and I had a hysteroscopy to remove some uterine polyps last year. I had a quick recovery and have done well since. I am now pregnant with my TR baby (due November 5th)."

192) Seven Women Report Pregnancies After Having Their Tubes Untied
The weekly pregnancy report posted by Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center shows seven new pregnancies were reported by women who had their tubes untied by Dr. Gary Berger and Dr. Charles Monteith. Among those reporting pregnancies were women in their late thirties, a patient with only one tube, and someone who had tubal lengths of less than 4cm following her tubal reversal surgery. Although pregnancy rates are higher when tubal lengths are longer, 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, and overall pregnancy rates are close to 70%. One of the many benefits of coming here 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.

193) Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome - A Long Journey
Women who experience the symptoms of Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome have had a long journey. They often must contend with doctors who discount their symptoms or do not acknowledge an association with their tubal ligations. But if they do have appropriate medical evaluations, some will find that other conditions are causing their symptoms. At the end of this journey, those who remain without a specific medical diagnosis will indeed have Post TubalLigation Syndrome.

194) Tubal Reversal Moms Due Spring 2009 Discuss Having a Boy or a Girl
Pregnant Women who have had tubal ligation reversals are so thankful for children, no matter whether boys or girls. A member of the Tubal Reversal Message Board, 'HisWill' posts, "After these years of thinking I may never get to experience another miracle, having a tubal reversal finally and getting pregnant first cycle, I will take with great excitement whatever God gives!"

195) Tubal Reversal at Age 42 - Need Expert Advice
Jenn, a member of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Message Board, discusses her desire to have another baby in spite of the challenges she faced with her last pregnancy. Other message board members support her with the advice "nothing ventured/nothing gained. I say go for it, and we'll be here to support you all the way." This is the type of support women receive on the Tubal Reversal Message Board as they share their heart-felt concerns and desires regarding pregnancy.

196) To Test Or Not To Test? Help Knowing When To Test For Pregnancy After Tubal Reversal
Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center patients and message board members discuss when to test for pregnancy after tubal reversal surgery. It is very important for tubal reversal patients to keep track of their cycles and when their period is due so that they know if they are pregnant within a day or two of missing a period. This allows them to then start the necessary blood work with their local doctor to keep close track of their HCG levels. When the HCG reaches 1500 or just above, their doctor should perform a vaginal ultrasound to check that the pregnancy is intrauterine.

197) Recommended Testing During Pregnancy After Tubal Reversal Surgery
Because of their ongoing commitment to patient care and patient education, Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center has compiled a protocol for early pregnancy monitoring for tubal reversal patients. Diagnosed early, a tubal pregnancy can often be treated medically, avoiding the need for surgical intervention. Dr. Berger has published this protocol on the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center website and each patient receives counseling about the information at the time of their tubal reversal procedure.

198) Is This Normal After Tubal Reversal Surgery?
Patients and message board members of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center discuss normal findings after tubal reversal surgery. One tubal reversal patient had a question about her incision and how it felt. It is normal to feel a hardness or "healing ridge" that may develop beneath the incision and will soften after several weeks. The tubal reversal surgery is performed via an abdominal incision and therefore it is normal for the abdominal muscles to feel tender and sore for a few days after surgery. Patients recover at different rates, but most of our tubal reversal patients returnto normal activities within 5 to 10 days.

199) Laparoscopic Tubal Interruption via Waters Thermal Coagulation
Thermal coagulation is burning with heat rather than electrical current (electrocautery or electrocoagulation). In this Tubal Reversal Message Board thread you can follow 'ZachxLesley' from her first inquiry about reversing her tubal ligation that was performed with the Waters Thermal Coagulation technique, through the process of submitting her operative report, and to having her tubal reversal at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.

200) Untying Tubes After A Fimbriectomy
A member of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Message Board asks for information on the specific method used to tie her tubes - a ligation and resection procedure with fimbriectomy. During this type of sterilization, a segment of tube is tied with suture or clamped and cut out. In this specific type of sterilization technique, the doctor also removes the end of the tube nearest the ovary (fimbria). Dr. Monteith and the Tubal Reversal Center staff share reassure her by explaining that although this procedure is more aggressive than other sterilization techniques, it is still possible to become pregnant again after the tubal repair with pregnancy rates of approximately 30% at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.

201) Guilt And Regret Over Having Tied Tubes
Tubal Reversal surgery offers a chance for women who have changed their minds and desire more children after having their tubes tied. The message board at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center offers women a place to share their feelings and receive support from others who are experiencing feelings of regret or guilt over their decision to have their tubes tied. Fortunately, Dr. Gary Berger and Dr. Charles Monteith offer a low-cost, outpatient procedure that has given thousands of women the chance to restore their fertility and have more children as well as help in finding relief from unpleasant symptoms developed after undergoing tubal ligation.

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