Tubal Ligation Reversal News

CHTRC News Archives 2008 Page 9

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.

202) Why Women Choose Dr. Berger For Their Tubal Ligation Reversal
Caroljean's comment posted on the Tubal Reversal Message Board explains why women from all over the world go to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center for reversing tied tubes. "I had my Tubal Reversal (TR) in April of this year. I did quite a lot of research on tubal. From what I have found, Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center (CHTRC) keeps very good records, provides great statistics specific to their center, not just to tubal reversal in general, and have the highest success rates of any that I could find. Not only did they come with Dr. Berger's impeccable reputation, but the staff is also well trained in patient satisfaction and providing information in a very reasonable time period. Once I had the TR I was impressed by the attention, care and quality of the services and treatment by Dr. Berger, his staff, and even the hotel with which they have partnered to house their patients. They have patients who come from all over the world to have their TRs performed at CHTRC. I would recommend Dr. B and his facility to everyone."

203) Our Second Reversal Baby
Wendy H. writes this comment on the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center website. "We would like to report the birth of our second reversal baby, Payton Olivia. She was born on September 10th. Her older sister is also a miracle Berger baby and doing wonderfully as well! Thank you, Dr. Berger and staff, again for making it possible to continue to add to our growing family! Having my tubes reversed at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center was an amazing experience."

204) Can You Get Pregnant After Tubal Reversal If You Are Over 40 Years Old?
Caroljean, a member of the Tubal Reversal Message Board, asks about women over 40 who have become pregnant since having their tubes untied. Julia Smith RN notes that 7 women 40 years of age and older have reported pregnancies within the last 3 weeks after having their tubes untied at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Fertility declines as age increases, but as long as a woman is ovulating the chance of conceiving a natural pregnancy is still a possibility.

205) Tubal Reversal Surgery Can Reverse Symptoms Of Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome (PTLS)
Members of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center's message board talk about Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome (PTLS). These women were not told about the possibilities of PTLS by their doctor prior to their tubal ligation procedures. They want to inform other women planning on tubal ligation about the possibilities of PTLS after ligation surgery.

206) How Do You Announce Your Pregnancy After Reversing Tied Tubes?
Kim asks on the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Message Board how other women announced they were pregnant following their tube reversal procedures. "How did you make the announcement? Once you got the BFP who was the first person you told? Did you surprise DH? I have not had my TR yet but I can't help but think of how much fun it will be to announce a BFP." Some of the innovative ways that others have done this include making a YouTube video or gift wrapping a box with their positive pregnancy test result. Jess chose this way to let her husband know she was pregnant: "For this baby I sent a video message from our 5 year old that said "Daddy, Mommy's going to have another baby!" Poor guy was driving a tow truck, had to pull over and watch it 4 times before he realized it is true... it took a bit to sink in. This will be our 7th child, our 3rd tubal reversal baby."

207) Patient Satisfaction from a Nurse after Tubal Reversal by Dr. Berger
Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center has added a new section to its website about patient satisfactions messages. This one is from a nurse who recently had her tubes reversed by Dr. Berger. "I can't say enough about Dr. Berger and his staff. He's the most gifted man I've ever seen, and all at his clinic were professional, compassionate and caring. Everyone has a job to do, and they do it in the perfect rhythm. You're done before you know it, and what Dr. Berger gives each of us isnothing short of a miracle. I've worked in the medical field most of my life, but Dr. Berger is the best surgeon I've ever seen. He gave me a chance at a miracle, and I don't intend to disappoint him."

208) My TR (Tubal Reversal) Experience at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center
Sandra B. writes this patient satisfaction message to Dr. Berger following her reverse tubal ligation at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. "I want to write and tell everyone there at Chapel Hill 'Thank You!'. My entire experience at Chapel Hill was so wonderful. The atmosphere at Chapel Hill was calm and everyone had so much patience! I just can't thank you enough! You are the only doctor I found not to overlook the symptoms of Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome. I don't know if we will have more children or not. I hope to, but, more importantly, I knew I wasn't willing to live with my body the way it was after TL until menopause."

209) Can One Tube be Untied After the Other Tube and Ovary Have Been Removed?
Micky, a new member of the Tubal Reversal Message Board, posts, "I am new to the board and wanted to introduce myself. I am currently waiting to hear if I am even a candidate for the tubal reversal procedure. I am 30 with a 7 1/2 year old daughter. Nine months after I had my daughter I went and had my tube tied. Back then I really thought I would not want any more children for various reasons.... well I was wrong! When I had my TL they saw I had endometriosis and my doctor ended up removing my right tube and ovary and tied the left with a ring." After tubal ligation with a ring (or band) and at age 30, the chances of becoming pregnant after reversing the tied tube is over 80%, according to the follow-up pregnancy statistics reported at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.

210) Weekly Pregnancy Announcements from Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center
Each week, Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center publishes details about the new pregnancies reported during that week by patients of Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith, specialists in reversing tied tubes. These include many comments and questions. One of the reports received during the 3rd week of September, Barbara Z. reported "I was scheduled to start Natural Cycle IVF with my next cycle, but to my surprise, acheived a pregnancy without any medical assistance other than the TR. With a dominant right ovary, and a short tube only on the left side, we didn't have much hope for achieving a pregnancy naturally... but we did."

211) Tubal Reversal Surgery May Be The Answer For Women With Symptoms After A Tubal Ligation
Women are often told that the symptoms they have developed after their tubal ligation are all in their mind and are frequently made to feel like they aren't taken seriously. The Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Message Board members offer encouragement and support to one another as they realize that they are experiencing similar symptoms and feelings. The message board also offers women hope and helps them to realize that they are not alone. Many patients come to Dr. Berger for the reversal surgery for PTLS. Over 90% of women reporta relief in symptoms after reversal surgery.

212) When Do Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome (PTLS) Symptoms Go Away?
Women who have suffered from Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome discuss how quickly their symptoms were relieved after having a tubal ligation reversal.

213) Will Having My Tubes Untied Change My Period?
Many women express happiness in the changes in their period after having their tubes untied. Periods that used to last 10 to 14 days are now only 4 days. When women develop problems following female sterilization, they are frequently informed that their symptoms have nothing to do with the tubal ligation procedure. Symptoms that women frequently report include increased menstrual bleeding and cramps, hot flushes, night sweats, irritability, and mood swings. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is the only medical facility exclusively for tubal ligation reversal. A recent study at Chapel Hill found that 90% of women reported improvement in their symptoms after tubal ligation reversal.

214) Did They Cut Too Much To Have My Tubes Untied?
A member of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center message board expresses concern that too much fallopian tube had been cut to be reversed successfully by the physicians at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Chrissy responds back she had the same amount removed and yet Dr. Gary Berger was able to successful repair her tubes and gives her a chance at having a baby. Most women prefer to become pregnant naturally rather than undergo the alternative of in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Tubal reversal performed by Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith is simpler, less expensive and has higher pregnancy and birth rates than IVF.

215) Twins after Undergoing Tubal Reversal Surgery
Sharing pictures of your baby after undergoing tubal reversal surgery is a great way for members of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center to stay in touch. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is the only medical facility exclusively for tubal ligation reversal. Our medical director - Dr. Gary Berger - is widely known as the tubal reversal doctor with the most experience reversing tied tubes. Dr. Charles Monteith is also a certified tubal ligation reversal surgeon who has recently joined our staff. These are two of the many reasons why women come from all over the US and abroad for tubal anastomosis. 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.

216) Tubal Reversal Videos from Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center
Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center has a YouTube channel with informative videos about tubal ligation reversal. These include the actual tubal anastomosis operation, facts about tubal ligation and reversing tied tubes, cost, a virtual tour of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, meeting the nurses and surgical technicians, and discussions by Dr. Gary Berger about why he specializes as a tubal reversal doctor and the reality of hope that he offers couples wanting to have children. These are "must watch" videos for anyone thinking about having their tubes untied.

217) Tubal Reversal Surgery When Records Are Not Available
It is not unusual for women to have trouble locating records from their tubal ligation, especially if many years have passed since the surgery. Although it is helpful to have the information, at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center the doctors do not require the records from the tubal ligation to perform your tubal reversal. Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith can proceed without the information or the patient has the option to 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. With screening laparoscopy, the procedure is performed just prior to the reversal so that patients do not have to undergo surgery and anesthesia twice. The doctors look in with the laparoscope and, if good tubal lengths remain, go directly to tubal repair.

218) Is Tubal Reversal Surgery Possible After The Tubes Have Been Burned?
A member of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center website expresses concern that tubal reversal may not be possible since her tubes were burned. After being told by a doctor that this type of sterilization is not reversible, she is seeking advice from other women who have had surgery with Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith. Chapel Hill tubal Reversal Center staff offer professional advice and other message board members share stories of their successful reversal surgery after having their tubes burned. At Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, the doctors are able to repair the tubes in 98% of cases and pregnancy rates average nearly 70% following repair of bipolar cautery procedures.

219) Tubal Reversal Testimonial # 752 - Another Berger Baby
Missy H. reports the birth of her baby on the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Testimonials page: "Another Berger Baby!!! I had my tubal reversal in July 2005. I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy on July 14, 2008. He weighed 8lbs 12.9 oz and was perfect in every way. Charles Michael II (Mikey) has been a perfect addition to our family. Our life is now complete thanks to Dr. Berger! God Bless everyone at the Tubal Reversal Center!"

220) New to Board and Having My Tubal Reversal in November
A new member of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Message Board posts that she is remarried and wants to have a child with her husband. She has scheduled her reverse tubal ligation for November 3rd with Dr. Berger and asks how long it took other ladies to get pregnant after reversing tied tubes. Other women who have had their tubes untied respond with reassuring news. A typical response is from Amy who says, "Welcome to the board. You will love it in Chapel Hill! They are wonderful!! I had my tubal reversal on 11/15/05. Got BFP on 1/6/06. My son was born 9/1/06. We thought our family was complete but God had other ideas... Our second son is due 11/3/08. I am currently a little over 32 weeks. I had the clips and my tube lengths were 6.5 and 7.5. I will be 31 in Jan. Best of luck to you and your family. Praying you have the same success as I did." The members of the Tubal Reversal Message Board provide information and support to each other and always welcome newcomers.

221) Lymphedema Reported As A Post Tubal Ligation Symptom
Swelling of the legs, or Lymphedema, is discussed as one of the symptoms of Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome by members of the Tubal Reversal Message Board.

222) Why Are There So Many Different Symptoms Of Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome?
Women have reported many different symptoms that develop after a tubal ligation. This message thread on the Tubal Reversal Message Board discusses some of the possible reasons why PTLS occurs.

223) Calcium Stones in the Tubal Lumen Found at Tubal Anastomosis Surgery
Jess asks about calcium deposits in the fallopian tubes on the Tubal Reversal Message Board. Her doctor ordered an HSG in preparation for her tubal reversal surgery scheduled at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center and found that the x-ray dye did not enter either tube. Dr. Berger responds to her message, pointing out that calcium stones are sometimes found in the tubal lumen when reversing tied tubes. These can obstruct the passage of x-ray dye. When calcium stones are found within the tubal lumen, they are removed during the tubal anastomosis operation.

224) New to the Tubal Reversal Message Board
A new member of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Message Board writes, "Hello all, I am new to the board, but have been actively reading for some time. I am scheduled for September 22, 2008 with Dr. Monteith. I had my tubal ligation after my last son in 2006 and regretted it almost immediately. I am very excited about the upcoming surgery, and at the potential of having more children." In response to the many supportive replies to her message, she posts, "Thank you everyone for your warm welcome. I can see how close the women on this board are, and only hope that I'll have 'sisters' to go through this chapter of life with." The Tubal Reversal Message Board is a great source of information about all aspects of reverse tubal surgery and the women who participate on the board often become 'Tubal Reversal Sisters' and friends even though they come from all over the world.

225) Planning Our Tubal Reversal
A new member of the Tubal Reversal Message Board posts about her plans for having tubal reversal surgery at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center and expanding her family. "I deeply regret the decision to have [my tubes tied]", wrote Amy, "and my husband is often very sad at the thought of never having another. We finally started talking and getting more and more excited about TR, and found Dr. Berger." Other message board members contribute their own stories and encourage Amy that coming to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is the best decision she could make when it comes to reversing tied tubes to have another baby after a tubal ligation. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is the only facility in the country that is dedicated solely to tubal reversal surgery.

226) PTLS Nobody Wants To Be Around Me
Everytime I go to the doctors they say there's no such thing as PTLS and that it's all in my head so my family and friends believe them, if these doctors would admit to this, then I wouldn't seem so crazy.

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