Tubal ligation reversal: Who will you bring with you?
Posted On: Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
Patients who come to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center are required to have a responsible adult with them both before, during and after tubal ligation reversal surgery. The role of this person is to care for you and assist you with daily activities and travel back home.
Patients bring many different types of people with them for their ligation reversal. The most common support person is a male partner- a husband or a fiancé. Many times spouses are unable to come because of a work commitment or military deployment.
A common misconception is all patients bring their spouses. Some common support persons are:
- Spouse
- Mother
- Mother-in-law
- Friend
- Sister
- Aunt
The decision to have a tubal ligation reversal is an important decision for many patients. We recommend you bring a supportive person who you love and trust to be with you during this important step in your life.
Click here for more information about what to expect during your tubal reversal experience.
August 13th, 2008 at 7:08 am
Having a responsible, loving care giver with the patient for this surgical procedure is an important part of the tubal reversal experience and positive recovery period. Thank you, Dr. Monteith, for writing about this significant topic.
August 14th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
This is a very special time for patients and it is always a pleasure to meet the person that they have chosen to be with them during this time. We are all fortunate to be a part of this experience. I think that this is great information and will help others see why we require patients to have a responsible adult with them at the time of their surgery.
August 15th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
This is a very important decision for the patient. Each patient must be comfortable and trust their care to the responsible adult that will accompany them. We want this experience to be the best for each patient.
September 4th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
It is a big step for some people to commit to having surgery. Some may be scared, or even just worried. A patient needs someone that makes them feel comfortable at ease.