Another Day of Untying Tubes
Dr. Montieth’s Diary on Becoming a Tubal Reversal Specialist
Today we had another successful day of untying tubes. We began the day at 7AM. Four patients were scheduled for tubal ligation reversal surgery.
I was able to first assist Dr. Berger in the first three surgeries of the day, but had to leave prior to the fourth surgery. I am becoming proficient at identifying tubal anatomy and repairing tubes that have been tied.
The first patient had her tubes tied several years ago and she was now in a new relationship. Both she and her partner desired more children. They made the decision that they would undergo tubal ligation reversal and try to pursue their dream of having children together. Her surgery went well and we were able to successfully reverse her tubal ligation.
The second patient was similar to the first and desired more children. Her surgery also went well.
The third patient had her tubes tied, but after her surgery she lost a child to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). We often hear stories like this from many patients who come to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. It is extremely sad to hear the stories these patients tell. My heart aches for them as they try to replace their children and add to their family. Every time I hear these stories I think of my own children and what it would be like to experience such a loss. I can not fully imagine the pain from such loss but I can understand the strong desire to replace a cherished soul. I am happy to report that her surgery went extremely well and she had an excellent operative result. I take enjoyment out of every reversal surgery I have participated in, and feel an extra sense of accomplishment when assisting in untying tubes for patients who have lost children unexpectedly.
I had to leave before the fourth patient had surgery. Fortunately, I will be back in the morning for four more reversal surgeries and to meet four more interesting people and learn about their stories.
April 30th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
It is truely gratifying to be a part of giving families a new start. I am sure that you will learn something new from each surgery that you are present for. I know that one amazing thing about working at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is that you learn something new either about someone else or yourself everyday.
May 1st, 2008 at 6:20 am
Whatever the reason may be for choosing a tubal reversal, it is very rewarding to hear the success stories at the end of each day.
May 1st, 2008 at 7:01 am
We are in a great profession and have wonderful jobs here at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. We love what we do!
May 1st, 2008 at 7:13 am
It is such a great feeling when a patient calls to inform us of their success.
May 1st, 2008 at 8:03 am
Like Dr. Monteith stated it is a wonderful feeling when the surgeries go so well and the patient’s can look forward into adding to their family.
May 1st, 2008 at 9:27 am
It is such a pleasure to assist couples with adding children to their families. We feel honored that they chose Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.
May 1st, 2008 at 9:39 am
I have had the opportunity to work in the O.R. several days over the past couple of weeks and have enjoyed seeing Dr. Monteith in surgery. We look forward to July 21, 2008 when he starts practicing here full time.
May 1st, 2008 at 10:54 am
I’m glad to hear that Dr. Monteith is learning a lot about tubal reversal surgery and that he enjoys meeting the patients and hearing their individual stories and reasons for wanting a tubal reversal. I can tell that he receives a lot of satisfaction from being able to help many different women achieve their goals of being able to have more children.
May 1st, 2008 at 10:56 am
I think the miracle here is that Dr Berger has found in Dr Monteith someone who shares his passion and compassion for all of our patients who travel to Chapel Hill for the purpose of getting their tubes untied.
May 1st, 2008 at 12:09 pm
I really feel great knowing that we are helping families to grow.
May 2nd, 2008 at 12:09 pm
It is wonderful to be able to help women reverse what many were led to believe was an irreversable decision.
It is such a pleasure to be able to work with this group of patients.
May 5th, 2008 at 11:26 am
While working in the OR with Dr. Monteith he has demonstated such a positive attitude toward the women whom are our patients as well as the staff. We are fortunate that he has chosen this field to serve in.
May 7th, 2008 at 11:49 am
The desire to have more children has brought our patients, who have had their tubes tied, to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. It is a positive place where couples can get a fresh start to expanding their families as a new unit. Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith are sensitive to the stories of our tubal reversal patients which makes all of our jobs here rewarding.
May 12th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
The opportunity to provide for a woman to be a mother is extremely rewarding. Dr. Monteith has found an excellent staff to work with in providing this life-giving status.