Essure Reversal – My Journey
Posted On: Friday, September 25th, 2009
At the age of 31 I had the Essure procedure in November 2006, not really thinking about what I was doing and knowing that I still wanted children. However, being a single mother of 2 boys I thought it was the best thing to do.
I met my fiance mid 2007. Shortly after meeting him I realized what a HUGE mistake I made. In 2008 I began surfing the internet looking for any information I could find on reversing Essure. I had already tried contacting doctors in my area, however, the answer always was the same – “You cannot reverse Essure”, or (my personal favorite), “The only way to remove the coils is with a hysterectomy”.
I contacted numerous doctors in the U.S. and when I talked to the staff at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, I knew this was the right place. Dr. Berger took the time to email me each and every time I had a question. I was very impressed with the friendliness of everyone on his staff. I remember the day I had all the money for the reversal. I called the office and they scheduled my appointment for 3 weeks from that day! Within five minutes of scheduling my appointment, I had some emails from the staff with instructions and paperwork. They had even already faxed the preop lab work to the lab and I was off to have my blood drawn.
I was very nervous about it and not quite sure what to expect. I became a member of the Tubal Reversal Message Board and realized that I was not alone. There were so many women who like me wanted that second chance to have a baby.
I arrived in Chapel Hill the evening of August 24th and had my pre-op appointment on August 25th. I was so impressed with the facility and was anxious to meet Dr. Berger. He was very friendly and took the time to explain to me and my fiancee exactly what he was going to do. He even drew a picture for us. I had my Essure Reversal on August 26, 2009. Contrary to what most people say, my tubes were not short; in fact there were 9 cm on both sides. We will be continuing this story as Part 2 ~ Essure and our Berger Baby.
Thank you, Dr. Berger, for giving us a 2nd chance to have a baby. You and your staff were so nice and made us feel comfortable while we were there.
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September 25th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
11needles,
Congrats on your Essure reversal! And your lengths are great. I can’t imagine having been told the only way to remove the coils was to have a hysterectomy. Makes me wonder how many other women are out there that have been told this and have given up hope…really sad. It is great that you were so determined and that you didn’t give up. I can’t wait to read the second part now. How long did it take to get back to feeling good after the reversal surgery?
September 26th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
I am SO glad to hear your story, I to am awaiting my reversal of the Essure. My iron level was too low which made my hemoglobin count too low! But if you know what’s wrong you can fix it and I am. I will be going back to check my hemoglobin level as it has been a month since I started my iron regiment! I am sure I will be where I need to be! I have been looking and looking for someone who had posted good news about the length of their tubes after their Essure procedure. Thank you for raising my spirits tonight!! GOOD LUCK on part 2 “Berger baby” in waiting!!
September 29th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
Your story gave me goose bumps…. and brought tears to my eyes… I didn’t have Essure but I know exactly how you felt with all of it.. the regret of doing it and then the worry if the Dr. can fix what we made a choice to do to ourselves… its a horrible, horrible feeling… And the day I had the money to finally call and schedule was the such a wonderful feeling second only to actually arriving in NC and surgery day… Thank you so much for sharing your story and good luck keep us posted.
Jennifer
October 1st, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Congratulations on the reversal. I wish you the best and hope to hear good news soon. I am going to have my tubal reversal this coming Wednesday and OMG I am so nervous and the anxiety is killing me. Hoping that everything goes well with me as it went with you. I’ll keep in touch and Good Luck. Thanks for your story
October 8th, 2009 at 10:19 am
[...] is Essure reversible? Yes it is, but only by very experienced surgeons such as Dr. Gary Berger and Dr. Charles Monteith [...]
October 24th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Congratulations! I had the Essure put in 2 days ago. My husband and i share 1 baby together. I believe he wants a little girl in the future. I may consider Essure tubal reversal.
July 20th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
I’m so happy for the two of you and hope you have many more babies. I too had the Essure done and regret it every day maybe i’ll look into this reversal.
November 20th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
I had the Essure Surgery dont as well and now regret having it done, because now I am with the man of my dreams and want another baby and didn’t think it was possible! Thanks for the better out look on having a future child with the love of my life. If not being to nosy whats the amount estimated on that kind of surgery? Thanks for sharing.
November 20th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
Jellybean – The fees for reversing Essure sterilization are $6900 for Dr. Berger or $6500 for Dr. Monteith.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:05 pm
i am so happy for the two of you i had two children and had a tubal ligation.then had a ligation reversal and had two more now i have the essure but i don’t think i want to do it all over.lol
January 20th, 2011 at 8:36 am
Thank you. And congrats to you on your 2 TR babies
June 22nd, 2011 at 10:05 pm
I am 30yrs old have three children, 6yrs old, 2yrs old, & 5mths old. I felt pressured into getting my tuves done by my family and in laws, but it feels like I’m regretting the decision. This story gave me hope so I thank you.
December 6th, 2011 at 4:10 pm
I would suggest for u not to do the esure. I had it done in march of 2010 and after having it done I have had a lot of pain when my husband and I make love. It hurts so bad that I’m looking into reversing it or removing the coils. I am very disappointed because the dr never mentioned that there was a chance it would hurt. The papers she gave me to read didn’t state anything regarding having pain during intercourse. Making love is very important to my husband and I. We make love just about evey day. I can’t take it anymore with the pain
December 11th, 2011 at 4:44 am
I am 21 and had the essure procedure, strangely right after having it done I now regret it. I had thought I put so much thought into it I would ever regret the decision but look now I am. My doctor told me it was permanent so I feel such a sigh of relief that there is a reversal option. Who knows what marriage I may have in the future and I may want to make a family.