November 8th, 2009
Two tubal reversal angels graced the staff of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center in February 2009. Jamie and Kraig traveled from Caldwell, Idaho (ID) to have Jamie’s tubes untied.
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August 10th, 2009
A recent tubal ligation reversal patient, Briana, traveled to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center to relieve herself of the guilt over her tubal ligation. Since she is a medical professional in a small town, Briana asked us not use her real name or picture to maintain her privacy.
She eagerly shared her story about her tubal ligation and her reasons for wanting reversal of her sterilization.
Briana is the mother of six children. Her husband is also a medical professional and the father of all of their children. Together, they live in Charleston, New Hampshire. Here is Briana’s story… Read the rest of this article and comment on it. »
August 4th, 2009 Over 7,000 women have undergone tubal ligation reversal at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. For many the hardest decision was choosing to have tubal reversal surgery.
Tubal reversal provides excellent chances at pregnancy and many of our reversal patients will become pregnant. Our pregnancy statistics show approximately 70% will become pregnant over time. Yet many of our patients will not become pregnant immediately after surgery and obtaining a successful pregnancy, for some, may take several years.
The tubal reversal experts of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center would like to provide some helpful advice on how to become pregnant after reversal surgery. Read the rest of this article and comment on it. »
July 9th, 2009 This is the last section of a 3 part article written by Lisa R. from Connecticut. Lisa’s Journey to Tubal Reversal – Part 1 describes the beginning of her tubal reversal journey upon the loss of her son, Jayden, at 2 months of age. Lisa’s Journey to Tubal Reversal – Part 2 describes her experiences coming to Chapel Hill, her preoperative consultation, and the day of her tubal ligation reversal procedure. Read the rest of this article and comment on it. »
July 3rd, 2009 My Tubal Ligation – Then The Loss of My Son
My journey to Dr. Berger began on May 29, 2007, the day my youngest son, Jayden, was born. I knew in my heart I did not want my tubes tied, but because of 2 very life threatening pregnancies, we (me, my other half and doctor) decided it would be best to have a TL. But then life became all too real to me on July 30, 2007 when I lost my youngest son, only 2 months and 1 day after he was born. This picture of Jayden shows what a happy baby he was…
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June 30th, 2009
This is the second article focusing on the risk of pregnancy in older women. This article focuses on the risks of later pregnancy.
Many patients of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center are over 40 years of age and they often ask about the risk of pregnancy in older women.
This series is intended to provide comprehensive information to women who desire pregnancy after tubal reversal surgery.
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June 22nd, 2009
Many women come to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center to have a reversal of their tubal ligation so they can naturally conceive. Many of our patients are over 40 years of age and often ask about the risk of pregnancy in older women.
To better inform our patients, we have dedicate a blog series to the concerns of older women who are considering tubal ligation reversal. Read the rest of this article and comment on it. »
June 10th, 2009
Any pregnancy can have a genetic abnormality. With increasing age the risk of a genetic abnormality increases. As a result, older mothers may have more of a need to consider genetic testing in pregnancy.
This article provides basic information on genetic testing for our patients who become pregnant after having their tubes untied. This is a continuation of our series by the tubal reversal doctors at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center dedicated to women over the age of 40 who are considering tubal ligation reversal.
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May 4th, 2009
My first day back at work was the beginning of my second week of recovery.
I work as a receptionist so I have somewhat of a desk job, but I do have to get up and down to get files, answer phones, and assist clients. I took my heating pad to work with me those first few days.
I only worked half a day Friday and I was exhausted by the end of the half day shift.
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April 23rd, 2009
This is Georgia Peach’s story about the first week of her recovery after tubal reversal surgery.
Readers can view Georgia Peach’s first and subsequent submissions - The Tubal Reversal Journey of Georgia Peach.
The following narrative is Georgia’s next update in her own words…
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