Comments on: Diagnostic Laparoscopy Before Tubal Reversal: A Recap

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 01:26:08 +0000

Denise
You should be a good candidate for tubal reversal. The best way to get started is to call our office and speak to one of our Tubal Reversal Nurses who can answer all your questions. You should call during business hours (919) 968-4656. We look forward to hearing from you.

By: denise

denise — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:18:08 +0000

Dr.Berger i'm mother of 5 and would like to have number 6. After my 5 child I did get my tube ligation and burned. I can get my record. My husband is ready for it . What do we need to do? Do i have to have a laproscopy surgery. I am 37 yr old our baby is 4yr old. Can it be done?

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:17:20 +0000

Marisa
Tubal bands can be reversed and at the age of 32 your chances of pregnancy after tubal band reversal would be 72%.

By: marisa

marisa — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 04:15:26 +0000

I am 32 and after 11 years since my tubal ligation,3 kids and getting married. I have decided to have another child. I found out that my tubes were banded (tubal rings) during my tubal ligation. What are my chances of getting them reversed and being successful?

By: Shaneka Gilbert

Shaneka Gilbert — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 04:44:21 +0000

Thank you so much for the great news. Getting ready to start my account see you soon.

By: Dr. Berger

Dr. Berger — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 23:40:14 +0000

Shaneka – Dr. Monteith can reverse your tied tubes even after 4 c-sections.

By: Shaneka Gilbert

Shaneka Gilbert — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 22:03:24 +0000

I have four kids all via csection. I had my first daugher in 97 and I only had the surgery because my docter said that I was laboring for too long I was misinformed. And every child I had after that was via surgery no doctor wanted me to try natural birth. So after my last child 4 years ago after the csection I tied my tubes besides my husband didn’t want anymore kids. Now I’m divorced and my fiancé has no kids I want to start a family with him am I able to. Doctor please helpppppp!

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 03:41:45 +0000

Melisa
These are all reversible. Please read this article for more information: Can Cut Tied And Burned Tubes Be Reversed? Common Myths About Burned Tubes.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 03:12:27 +0000

I’m pretty sure that my tubes were cut, tied, and burned when I had my ligation 4 years ago. I have been told before that it is possible to have a reversal when your tubes have been “tied” but not when they have been “burned”. Is this true?

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:55:28 +0000

Amy
If you can not find your records then you can come for tubal reversal with the understanding we are able to repair most tubal ligation procedures or you can have a diagnostic laparosocpy immediately before your tubal reversal surgery to see if your tubes are repairable.

By: Amy R., McAlester, OK

Amy R., McAlester, OK — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:57:10 +0000

I had my tubal ligation in December 2007 after my youngest son was born. After four years of being single after a divorce, I recently remarried and we have decided to add to our family. We have researched our options, and feel that a tubal reversal is the most practical choice for us. I am in the process of trying to locate my medical records to see what type of tubal I had to send you. What do I do if they cannot locate my records?

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:29:14 +0000

Amy
You don’t necessarily need a diagnostic laparoscopy but it depends on what your tubal ligation operative report describes. Insurance may pay for this procedure in your local hospital but it depends on the reasons for the surgery. You will need to talk to you doctor about this. You should send us your records for review. You can find a Medical Release Form on our website.

By: Amy Brandao

Amy Brandao — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:22:53 +0000

I am 40 years old, had my first child at 18, and a tubal done at 25.
My husband just joined the military which has brought us to NC, we have been talking about this for sometime and we have decided that we would like to have a child together.
He does not have any children so this would be his first
Of course at my age I have many concerns, but have friends and have heard of a lot of women in their 40′s having children.
We did a semen analysis on him back in Nov and everything was fine.
I am not able to find or obtain my records for my tubal.
I know that you can perform a diagnostic laparoscopy and that is something that I will need, my question is I think that is something our insurance will cover and on a military salary we don’t have much to spare and anywhere we can save would help.
I know you don’t accept insurance but is this a procedure I can have done at the hospital on base and have the records sent to you? If so, what would I need to let the Dr know in regards to the information that you will need?
Thank you
Amy

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:47:37 +0000

If you have not become pregnant within a year then have a HSG x-ray to see if your tubes are open. If you have already done so and your tubes are open then there is no reason to have another HSG and you should look for alternative reasons. If you have been our patient please send the HSG x-rays to us or call the office for more information.

By: leelee123

leelee123 — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:41:53 +0000

I had tubal reversal in November 2006 and still not pregnant do you think my tubes got blocked again?

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Wed, 05 May 2010 17:15:38 +0000

Nosotros no disponemos de información acerca de ningún doctor o centro quirúrgico donde se realice la reversion tubal fuera de los Estados Unidos, pero nuestras pacientes vienen de todas partes del mundo.

By: MARYURY ESPAÑA

MARYURY ESPAÑA — Wed, 05 May 2010 03:57:28 +0000

Hola tengo 10 año de ligada com parascopia y tengo dos ñiño y ya nis nino esta hombre y me gustaria tener otro bebe tengo 34 y soy venezolana me gustaria saber si aqui en venezuela se puede desliga las mujeres estoy desesperada por favor responda a mi correo jenny_vina@hotmail.com gracia y buenes noche

By: Kaycee

Kaycee — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:52:10 +0000

Thank you Dr. Berger for your reply and I am much relieved. I feel like a burden has been lifted. I will now work on my financial capability.

By: Dr. Berger

Dr. Berger — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:23:09 +0000

Kaycee – Doctors are taught to tell patients that when they have a tubal ligation it is permanent. But in almost all cases, tubal ligation can be reversed!

By: Kaycee

Kaycee — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:15:50 +0000

I had 3 C-Sections and had my tubes tied in 2004. I remember before going into surgery the doctor told me it was irreversable. I was young and un-informed and now regret the decision I made then. My husband to be has expressed his desire for a child and I am now considering a reversal. I am quite saddened to know that there may be a chance that the reversable isn't possible.

By: India Gray

India Gray — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:57:53 +0000

This is an option I am really considering. Twelve years ago I had my tubes tied after my second child. Just recently my husband and I talked about adding a third addition to the family. After much consideration we decided to go for it. We want a little boy, although we can't determine what the sex of the child would be. We have decided to go through with the tubal reversal in hopes for a successful pregnancy. I know it's not a guarantee, but we will remain hopeful.

By: Dr. Berger

Dr. Berger — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:20:53 +0000

Teresa – Having 2 c-sections will not prevent you from scheduling tubal ligation reversal surgery. The BMI limit for scheduling at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is under 35. This is for patient safety as outpatient surgery. Smoking increases the risks of postoperative complications, reduces the chances of getting pregnant after reversal surgery, and increases the risks of miscarriage and other complications of pregnancy, so it is important for you to stop smoking as soon as possible.

By: Teresa

Teresa — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:05:55 +0000

I am 38 years old. I have had 2 children by c-section and a Tubal Ligation done in 1994. I have been pregnant once, but lost the baby. I want a reversal tubal l done. At my age and weight (I’m in the 40 BMI, but going down), I smoke, but going to quit soon, can I get a ligation reversal still and will I have trouble since I already had 2 c-section’s done? I was checked also once before and it all looked good for me to have a reversal, but that was 8 years ago.

By: Bill Bartmann

Bill Bartmann — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:01:57 +0000

I’m so glad I found this tubal surgery blog site…Keep up the good work.

By: Tubes Reversed, Tubes Untied: Lisa Age 41

Tubes Reversed, Tubes Untied: Lisa Age 41 — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:19:27 +0000

[...] removed during her tubal ligation than most patients so she opted to begin her surgery with a screening laparoscopy to make sure her tubes could be reversed before having a major [...]

By: Dr. Berger

Dr. Berger — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:00:54 +0000

There have been many UK residents who have come here for tubal reversal. Here is a link to a website that explains how to get your travel authorization to the US on line - http://www.visitusa.org.uk/visitors/esta.aspx as well as travel assistance. You may be interested in reading this testimonial recently added to our website about tubal reversal for women over 40.

By: yasmin-aliya khan

yasmin-aliya khan — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 03:18:22 +0000

Hi there! I m a 42 year old woman. Sterilized in 1996. I’m wanting another baby as I have a new partner who has no children. I went to see a gyn doctor about a reversal yesterday. He basically told me I was too old and there was no point in him considering it. I came back heart broken. However. I want to come to America and see you guys and have it done. I live in the UK. How would i go on about visa/flights and etc? I would be grateful if you could supply me with the information please. I feel so alone. Thank you.

By: Tube Blocked: Dorinda and Blocked Tubes | Tubal Reversal Blog

Tube Blocked: Dorinda and Blocked Tubes | Tubal Reversal Blog — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:08:09 +0000

[...] were worried her fallopian tubes might not be repairable. We recommended Dorinda undergo a screening diagnostic laparoscopy. This procedure would allow us to look at her tubes with a small camera via a small incision and [...]

By: Week number two: A beautiful ligation reversal | Tubal Reversal Blog

Week number two: A beautiful ligation reversal | Tubal Reversal Blog — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:20:31 +0000

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By: Operative Reports Before Ligation Reversal Surgery | Tubal Reversal

Operative Reports Before Ligation Reversal Surgery | Tubal Reversal — Sat, 24 May 2008 20:07:52 +0000

[...] had. If an operative report is ominous, then this allows us to advise patients to consider either a screening laparoscopy or in vitro fertilization (IVF) before attempting ligation reversal. This can prevent having an [...]

By: We Wondered if Tubal Reversal Would be Possible | Tubal Reversal

We Wondered if Tubal Reversal Would be Possible | Tubal Reversal — Thu, 22 May 2008 23:51:02 +0000

[...] by IVF. She did not want to do this, so the recommendation was made to start her operation with a screening laparoscopy ). We were concerned if we proceeded straight to ligation reversal surgery, she may not have good [...]

By: Jennifer Okun RN

Jennifer Okun RN — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:23:59 +0000

What some patients do not realize is that if they opted to have just a screening laparoscopy surgery with their local GYN doctor it would probably cost them about $4,000.00 out of pocket (since it would be an elective procedure and most likely not covered by insurance). Dr. Berger allows patients to add the screening laparoscopy on for only $1,000.00 additional. Plus, patients who have the screening laparoscopy procedure just prior to reversal at our facility do not have to have two separate surgeries. This means only having general anesthesia one time and getting everything done at once. Another plus is that because Dr. Berger is a tubal reversal specialist, if he is the one performing the screening, then the patient is sure to get the very best interpretation whether her tubes are repairable or not. A doctor performing the screening who is not a tubal reversal specialist actually may tell a patient her tubes are not repairable when in fact, Dr. Berger would be able to repair them!

By: Rhonda Brown RN

Rhonda Brown RN — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:08:13 +0000

I think that this is a wonderful option for patients. This gives patients whose situations are somewhat unclear or a little more damaging a chance to have the tubes assessed by Dr. Berger before going through the actually surgery. By having Dr. Berger perform the laparoscopy, not only is he the one assessing the tubes, but if the tubes are repairable, he can move straight to tubal revesal surgery. The other advantage is that the patient is put to sleep only once. This is yet another example of Dr. Berger exceptional commitment to his patients.

By: Julia Smith RN

Julia Smith RN — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 02:37:39 +0000

Many of our patients would like to have more of an assurance regarding the outcome of their tubal reversal, even when the tubal ligation operative report is available. Although it is never required, this option will allow Dr. Berger to assess the tubes prior to the reversal.

No one can offer a guarantee with surgery or pregnancy, but this option is a little like insurance, providing the opportunity for a partial refund if the tubes are found to be too short to repair.

By: Donna Sisson ST

Donna Sisson ST — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 02:00:33 +0000

This option of having a screening laporosopy is beneficial if no records are available to you. If you do not have any records of technique used for your ligation a screening lap will be to your advantage. Dr. Berger wants the best result for all his patients. It is really a great “insurance policy” to have the screening lap if no records are available. Why go through all the surgery and disappointment to find you didn’t have enough tube to work with? This can be determined prior to having a laparotomy.