Tubal Ligation Reversal Angel Has Her Tubes Untied
Posted On: Monday, March 8th, 2010
In June of 2009, we were graced by a tubal reversal angel Tonya. These angels did not come from far away. They traveled together from Rocky Mount, North Carolina to have reversal of tubal ligation in Chapel Hill at the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Tonya came with her husband, Donald, and she is 33 years of age and works as an insurance analyst. Donald is 31 and is employed as a sanitation engineer.
They are married and they desire a child together. Tonya and Donald are tubal reversal angels because they have had to cope with the unexpected loss of an older child. Below is her story…
Tubaligation: Tube Tying Procedure
Tonya had a tubaligation (tubes tied) procedure after having two children from a previous marriage. Her first child, Taylor, had a difficult and traumatic delivery. Taylor’s shoulder became stuck when she was being born.
Taylor was born with low Apgar scores, was unresponsive, and had to be revived by the medical team at the bedside.
She was subsequently diagnosed with cerebral palsy, required total care after birth, and would need assistance for the remainder of her life.
Tonya’s second child, Tanner, was born healthy and by a scheduled c-section. Before the c-section, Tonya decided her family was complete and during her surgery she underwent a ligation resection tubal sterilization.
Reversal Tubal Ligation
We are all aware of how unpredictable life can be. After the birth of her last child, Tonya, like many of our tubal reversal patients, went through a divorce. Like many of our reversal patients, Tonya briefly talked to her doctor after her divorce about the possibility of having a tubal reversal should she meet a new partner. Her doctor discouraged her from the idea of a tubal ligation reversal, and instead informed her that in vitro fertilization was a better option.
Life can be both unpredictable and cruel. Shortly after Tonya’s divorce, Taylor died unexpectedly at the age of 12. The exact cause of death was never determined. Tonya has had to deal with a traumatic birth and extended care for a child with unexpected disabilities. She has also had to cope with the unexpected and unexplained death of this same child at a very young age.
Tubaligation Reversal: New Life’s Love
Tonya was reintroduced to the concept of a new love at a Chile’s restaurant. Over a bar side discussion of beach music and shag dancing, she met Donald. They dated for three years, became married, and have now been married for one year.
After marriage, they decided they would like to have a child together. Since her ob/gyn was discouraging about tubal reversal, they started looking into IVF and researching the risks of IVF. During an internet search they came across information for tubaligation reversal and the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center website. The were impressed with the statistics on the chances of getting pregnant after tubal reversal.
They then became aware of how successful tubal reversal surgery can be and how the reversal surgery can be much more effective than IVF for many couples.
Tonya and Donald thought about the newly discovered information and they then called and scheduled an appointment for a tubal reversal procedure.
Tubal Reversal Surgery or IVF
I was able to meet Tonya and Donald the day before her tubal reversal surgery. After our consultation, I asked them if they would share their story for the benefit of other couples in similar situations. They agreed without hesitation.
Tonya’s reverse tubal ligation went well. Her tubal lengths were 4 and 4.5 cms after repair. Her fallopian tubes appeared to be in good shape and they rejoined nicely. The entire blood loss was 50cc (3.5 tablespoons) and the operative time was 60 minutes exactly.
Tubal Reversal In Chapel Hill
Tonya did well after her tubal reversal surgery in Chapel Hill North Carolina. The morning after surgery she rated her pain as a 2 out of a scale of 1-10 and she and Donald drove back to her hometown.
Tonya submitted a pregnancy report three months after her tubal reversal surgery. She followed our early pregnancy monitoring protocol and also had a vaginal ultrasound that demonstrated her pregnancy was in her uterus and was doing well. Her due date is estimated to be June 2010.
The staff of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center wishes these Tubal Reversal Angels well while they await their tubal reversal miracle baby.
March 8th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Oh my goodness this story really touched me , may god continue to bless you & your family !
March 8th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
I just wanted to say….you have your own guardian angel watching over you. You are blessed. I am so sorry for you loss. I wish you the best!
March 8th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
May Taylor’s love and spirit live on in the love of your new baby!!! :*)
March 8th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
I couldn’t be more happier for you guys! I know you both and had great times with Taylor! She truly was a butterfly! I will never forget the butterfly that road around with her in the mountains and all the way back to RM. Do you realize that the butterfly is representative of NEW LIFE! May Bailee be a blessing to your family as Taylor was…as special as she was! We love and pray God’s hand on you all!
March 8th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
I know Taylor is in Heaven awaiting the arrival of her new sister!!!! She will always be there to watch over her!!!!
March 9th, 2010 at 7:46 am
I just want to take a minute to say that Dr. Monteith and the tubal reversal staff are wonderful. I could not have asked for better care, treatment and understanding. From the beginning to end of the whole process I knew I was in good hands. Thanks to them I have a new baby girl on the way. “Bailee” is due June 9, 2010 and I can not wait to share the announcement and pics of her!
March 9th, 2010 at 8:57 am
Nice story of pregnancy following tubal reversal. So glad you found Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.
March 9th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
This was such a touching story. I am so happy for you Tonya and Donald. May God watch over your family and hold you close to his heart. I am so happy you looked into Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. I have been following Chapel Hill, reading all the success stories and am so happy for couples who are finding that their dreams “can come true”. God Bless!
March 9th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
I’m sorry for your lost, I share a very similar story. My daughter also went home to be with the lord and I miss her dearly, funny thing about the butterflies my daughter LOVED them we had some engraved on her tombstone. It is very hard to lose a child at any age and they will never be replaced but a new life gives you some sort of hope for a happier future. What a joy to know we have such special little angels to watch over us And as Angie said may may your new miracle be a blessing to your family as Taylor was. I can only pray my story ends as well as your family’s blessing. God bless you and may he continue to comfort your family.
March 9th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
At this time I am 27 weeks pregnant. Our last u/s shows we are having a new baby girl. So far, so good. I have not encountered any problems to date. I feel her jump & move all day long…a feeling I truly missed! I will update again after my next doctor’s appointment.
March 9th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Fortunately, Tonya was given a second chance for happiness because of her willingness to have tubal reversal surgery. Thanks for sharing her story.
March 10th, 2010 at 6:14 am
I am proud of you both. God bless you.
Love you both.
March 10th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Wow!!! This story is amazing and touching. But this also shows that
God works in mysterious ways. He blessed these doctors to give
us a second chance to give life to another child. Reminds me of a
familiar story. After my surgery I will tell everyone so it can be helpful
to other couples. Congratulations on your new to come blessing.
Thank you for sharing your story and god bless your family,
Leylani
March 11th, 2010 at 11:29 am
This was a very uplifting story, I wish all the best to Tonya and her family.
March 11th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
This is a beautiful story! Tonya, congratulations to you and your family!
March 11th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
What a touching story! God bless you for all that you’ve been through and I wish you and Donald a happy & healthy pregnancy & delivery.
March 11th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
This tubal reversal angel story was so touching, heart breaking and happiness all in one. All the best to you and the family. Look to the future, remember the good times, always remember Taylor in your hearts, stay strong and enjoy the new baby,
March 18th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
I have had Thermachoice back in 2003 and I had a tubal ligation in 1996. I still have periods, there just moderate. With this being said…if I had the ligation reversal would I be able to get pregnant and carry to full term?
Thank you,
Tina
March 18th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Tina – If you are having periods, then you do have a chance of becoming pregnant and carrying to full term after ligation reversal surgery. With a history of having an endometrial ablation procedure, however, the risks of miscarriage and premature delivery are higher than for women who have not had an endometrial ablation.
March 20th, 2010 at 10:51 am
This story was very upsetting to my heart. I wish you the best in your hard time. But I have a question – was it worth it because I want to have the ligation reversal surgery done but I am scared ?
March 20th, 2010 at 10:59 am
I am about to get married again and my fiance whats more kids. I was just wondering does ligation reversal work and can it help us? We don’t know what to do.
March 20th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
Amy – If you want to see if ligation reversal works, watch this video!
March 22nd, 2010 at 4:19 pm
Best of luck to you Tonya. Please keep us posted on how you are doing. Congratulations and wishing you a continued healthy pregnancy!
April 5th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Amy- the whole process was COMPLETELY worth it! It is the best decision I ever made! You could not ask for a better doctor & staff. If I had to do it all over again…I wouldn’t change a thing. I am 31 weeks now still due to deliver by C-sec June 4th. Everything has gone well & so far she is healthy & we are patiently waiting her arrival which will not even be a year after my surgery!
April 29th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Omg!!! This story has made me cry a lot it really touched my heart.congrats on your pregnancy hope it all goes well for ya.best of luck and may god bless you and your husband
May 4th, 2010 at 8:14 am
I am sorry for your loss. Congrats on the new baby. I am 31 I have 2 boys 9 and 7 they are both healthy thank god, as for their father he passed away and I’m finally able to move on. I met a the perfect man who takes care of my kids like they’re his own but he wants us to have another one, I had a tubaligation 7 years ago never expecting to lose my kids father. I cant seem to come up with the money to have my reversal but I pray one day I will and have the happy ending like your family. I researched several centers and if I every do get my reversal I would love to travel to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center to have it done. I pray for you and your family and the new baby coming.
May 12th, 2010 at 11:53 am
It is still so nice to read the comments that come in. I am currently 36 weeks and everything is still going strong and wonderful! Friday May 14th will be 2 years since Taylor left us. I find it hard to juggle my emotions between the pain of our loss and the joy of our new arrival. Although, if it weren’t for Dr. Monteith and Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center there would be no joy only the pain. I will never be able to thank you guys for what you have given me!
Ms Smitty, I am so sorry for your loss as well. Have you looked into the payment options that Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center offer? It doesn’t have to be out of reach if you really want it! My husband and I took out a persnal loan to have it done and even if it would have taken me the next 30 years to pay it off…it would have been worth it!
May 12th, 2010 at 11:59 am
Tonya
Glad to hear you are doing well. I can’t wait for you to send us your tubal reversal baby Birth Report Form.
May 17th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
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June 3rd, 2010 at 10:22 am
Well the day finally arrived. Our precious tubal reversal baby arrived 2 weeks early! She was born May 31st at 1:13am at a healthy 8lbs 2oz & 19.5in! I could not have asked for a more perfect baby girl! Thank you Dr. Monteith!
July 20th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
How much of my tubes have to be there for Dr. Berger to be able to perform the tubal ligation?
July 20th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Shawnna
We do not perform tubal ligation…only tubal reversals. If you want a tubal reversal then you should send us any operative note you have and we will evaluate them for you. Please send them to our attention Dr. Monteith or Dr. Berger.
Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center
109 Conner Drive
Suite 2200
Chapel Hill, N.C., 27514
Phone (919) 968-4656
Fax (919) 967-8637
February 7th, 2011 at 9:38 am
So proud to announce that I just got a positive pregnancy test! Yes, God willing I will have TWO Monteith Miracles!