A group of women who regularly participate on the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center message board are discussing their pregnancies. All have had tubal reversal surgery with either Dr. Berger or Dr. Monteith. They are especially excited today because some of the women are finding out whether they are having boys or girls. Member “MRC” writes, “I want to know so badly what my baby will be that I think I will burst!” This excitement wouldn’t be possible if these women hadn’t done their research and found the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal website and the best doctors reversing tubal ligations, Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith.

The message board at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is a busy place for women sharing the good news that they conceived after age forty having had their tubes untied. A member, “Stevesbaby” writes “I had my tubal reversal in March 2008 and I will be forty-three next Wednesday. I had my third ultrasound and I saw and heard the heartbeat.” Statistics such as patient’s age and type of tubal ligation can be found on the website of Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith and are updated weekly. Records and statistics on pregnancy rates for different age groups is something that is helpful and important information for those considering reversing tubal ligation.

Message board members at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center are discussing when to use a home pregnancy test. A member, “Blessed Mother of Three” is confused about what time of day to test her urine for the most accurate results. Jennifer K. and Christie answer that she should test 12-14 days past ovulation and always use a first morning urine specimen. This is just one example of how the patients of Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith support each other when questions come up after having their tubes untied. Staff members also answer questions on the message board related to reversing tubal ligations.

During the week of October 20-24, 2008, six new pregnancies were reported by women who chose Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith as their tubal reversal doctors to reverse their tied tubes. Included on the list were two women 39 years of age, one 43 years of age, one women who conceived with only one tube and someone who had tubal lengths 4cm following her tubal reversal surgery. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center has patients who have reported pregnancies with tubes as short as 2cm. Dr. Berger is able to repair the tubes in 98% of cases. One of the many benefits of coming to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center for tubal reversal surgery is that Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith are able to repair the tubes in cases where other doctors are unwilling, or unable, to make the repair.

A member of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Message Board asks other message board members whether it is possible to have spinal anesthesia rather than general anestheisa when reversing tied tubes. The member asks, “I have a fear of being put to sleep, or is that the only way to do it?” Other members respond with their experiences regarding anesthesia which make her feel better knowing that she is not the only one who has a fear of being put to sleep At Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center you will be asleep with “general” anesthesia for 60-90 minutes. A board certified anesthesiologist calls each patient pre-operatively to discuss medical history and any concerns patients may have and monitors patients while they are asleep. The method of general anesthesia used is safer than spinal or epidural anesthesia in the outpatient setting and is less likely to cause conplications requiring hospitalization. The anesthesia team work closely with Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith to assure excellent pain control after patients awake from the tubal reversal procedure.

It is not unusual for women to have trouble locating records from their tubal ligation, especially if many years have passed since the surgery. At Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, Dr. Gary Berger can proceed without the information. A second option is to have Dr. Berger begin with a screening laparoscopy to assess the tubes. With screening laparoscopy, the procedure is performed just prior to the reversal so that patients do not have to undergo surgery twice. If good tubal lengths remain, the doctor will go directly to tubal repair. With the screening laparoscopy option patients receive a partial refund if the tubes are found to be too short to repair. Fortunately, Dr. Berger has successfully reversed tied tubes on patients with all types of sterilization techniques. In 98% of cases the tubes are able to be repaired.

A member of the Cha Tubal Reversal Message Board posts that her doctor told her that because she has had 3 C-sections, IVF is her only option for having a baby since her tubes are tied. Several other message board members respond that they have had c-sections and had successful tubal reversals at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Dr. Gary Berger and Dr. Charles Monteith specialize in reversing tied tubes and limit their practice to performing tubal reversals. Although women who have had several previous c-sections may have scar tissue that makes reversing the tubal ligation more difficult, the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center doctors are able to repair the tubes in 98% of cases.

Patients enjoy reading other patients experiences both on the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center message board and on the Patient Satisfaction Page. Rebecca and Jason comment on “I was not treated as a number or “just another patient”. I was made to feel important and special. Thanks to everyone and of course, thank you Dr. Berger for having such a wonderful staff and offering this option to so many couples out there.”

A Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Message Board member is interested in getting her tubal reversal done but states money is tight right now and asks if anyone knows how “I can get help financially.” Other members are supportive, understanding and give her suggestions on what they’ve done. “We made saving for the TR a priority above our other personal desires, and we saved rather quickly once that decision was made.” Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center offers a pre-payment option where you can pre-pay the surgery fee in installments without interest. A non-refundable deposit of $250.00 is required to open an account in your name. You can get more information by completing the Pre payment Form on our website. Another option is MedChoice, a financing company, where you can finance up to 100% of the cost.

A Member of The Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Message Board, ‘Cooperbabies’, is worried whether there will be a problem with the scar from her c-section if she becomes pregnant shortly after having her fallopian tubes untied. Both Jodi and Marty chime in and report that they were both pregnant one month after their tubal reversals and had absolutely no problems. Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith are experts in reversing tubal ligations. They utilize techniques to make the smallest incision possible for successful tubal reversal and optimal healing, so there is no need to put off trying to conceive for fear of undoing the surgery or damaging the incision line.