Tubal Ligation Reversal

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Saturday, December 6, 2008

Tubal Ligation Reversal Videos

Find out if tubal reversal surgery is right for you. Tubal reversal surgery is often the best option if you want to become pregnant after a tubal ligation.

Tubal ligation reversal is the most successful treatment for most women wanting more children after they have had their tubes tied. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center now has 10 videos about tubal ligation reversal.

Watching these videos will give you insights into how
Dr. Berger performs outpatient tubal ligation reversal.

Dr. Berger's staff explain how Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center ensures the most successful tubal reversal surgery in the safest, most comfortable and affordable center with outstanding and personalized patient care.

Tubal Ligation Reversal by Dr. Berger
Tubal Ligation Reversal by Dr. Berger

Tubal Ligation Reversal Cost
Tubal Ligation Reversal Cost
Is Tubal Reversal Right For You?
Is Tubal Reversal Right For You?
Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Tour
Virtual Tour of Chapel Hill
Tubal Reversal Center
Tubal Ligation and Reversal Facts
Tubal Ligation and Reversal Facts
Tubal Reversal Restores Hope
Tubal Reversal Restores Hope
Why Women Want More Children After Tubal Ligation
Why Women Want More Children
After Tubal Ligation
Tubal Reversal Surgical Techs
Tubal Reversal Surgical Techs
Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Staff
Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Staff
Best Tubal Reversal Doctor
Best Tubal Reversal Doctor

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Testimonials - October 2008

Baby Testimonials

"Dear Dr. Berger and Staff - Thank you so much for our little miracle, Lane Matthew. We are forever grateful to you and your staff for making our dream a reality" Sherry and Lonnie G.

"I cannot tell you the number of women that I have run into since you did my TR in June 07 that have regretted their TL decision and are completely surprised that the chance to have the tubal ligation reversed exists." Jennifer M.

"Dr. Berger performed my tubal reversal 3 years ago and now we have 2 beautiful children." Basilio and Melissa O.

"I had my tubes reversed in October of 2006. It took a while trying, but it was well worth the wait. We had our beautiful baby girl on July 23rd, 2008." Jennifer B.

"Thank you for all that you did to help us complete our family. Less than 1 year after my tubal reversal, I gave birth." Stacy S.

Patient Satisfaction at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center

Dr. Monteith And His Wonderful Team Of Nurses
Saturday, 1 November 2008 9:32 AM
"Dr. Monteith and his wonderful team of nurses gave me my life back again and my dream of having a ton of kids! I know after 10 days from surgery I feel like I haven’t felt in years. I am so much happier, so much more energy, heck everything looks and smells better and I swear I feel like I have been reborn." Catrina F.

TR Referral
Friday, 31 October 2008 12:11 PM
"I would refer your practice to anyone I know looking to have a TR done. I would like to thank everyone that made this an easy process for me. 24 hours after surgery I barely felt any pain." Carolyn O.

Superior Treatment at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center
Monday, 13 October 2008 1:50 AM
"I wanted to thank everyone for the truly superior treatment that we received during the time that we were at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. This experience was much more than I had expected. Typically, whenever you are dealing with any type of medical procedures, doctor’s offices, or clinics, there are good things and there are bad things (unfortunately more bad than good). This experience was nothing but positive for my husband and me. Everyone on the staff was welcoming, informative, and comforting. I wish that more people knew about tubal reversal as an option for them and what a positive experience it can be. Thank you, Dr. Berger, for having such a wonderful staff and offering this option to so many couples out there." Rebecca and Jason B.

Home Safely in Ireland
Sunday, 12 October 2008 7:33 AM
"I am so happy that I made the decision to come all the way from Ireland to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center for my reversal surgery. The whole experience was such a positive one. We met many people on our journey home that I shared this experience with regarding the quality of care that I received during the whole procedure." Paula B.

Thank You Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center
Thursday, 9 October 2008 12:45 PM
A patient of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center and a member of the message board writes in to thank the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center staff: "Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!! I am just in awe.... EVERYONE at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.....was the BEST!! My husband and I were so nervous and anxious and it was a WONDERFUL journey! Dr. Berger was just amazing and all of the WONDERFUL staff.... My husband and I just can't Thank You enough! I would highly recommend your facility to anyone who would even be considering tubal reversal. You have an amazing staff and facility! Thanks Again! Amy and Scott Tubal reversal-10/6/08".

Tubal Reversal Experience
Wednesday, 8 October 2008 9:10 AM
"My experience at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center last Friday for my TR was outstanding. We are thrilled to have had Dr. Monteith help us with the opportunity to conceive a child again."

Pregnancy Announcements

Posted: 10.30.08
Name: Selenes M.
Location: 06706 Connecticut New Haven
Date of Tubal Reversal: 3/6/06
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/26/08
Due Date: June 28th, 2009
Remarks: Thank you Dr. Berger and staff for making my dreams turn into reality. My fiance and I couldn’t be any happier.. This is TR baby # 2 on the way!! Our First TR baby is almost 2 and we couldn’t be any happier to welcome our next little bundle of joy!! With Sincere gratitude and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart!! Only God makes Miracles but he also allows man to create that and you, Dr. Berger, are an Angel.. God Bless you and your staff and may you continue to make peoples lives happier and just so fulfilling… Sincerely, Selenes

Posted: 10.30.08
Name: Reilda E.
Location: Lenoir NC
Date of Tubal Reversal: 07/02/08
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/27/08
Remarks: I went to the ER on 10/27/08 b/c I was hurting in my left ovary about all day. They did blood work, u/s & said I was pregnant. The HCG levels were 121. The DR stated I was about 1-2 weeks preg. So I went on 10/29/08 & had another HCG done. The results were preg with a HCG of 32. My obgyn said it could be a miscarriage. I am going again on 10/31/08 to have another HCG done to see what it is. Could it be that I am having a miscarriage or is it too early to tell? Could the HCG levels fluctuate that much & still be okay? Thanks, Reilda

Posted: 10.30.08
Name: Ana M.
Location: Farmersville Texas
Date of Tubal Reversal: 3/13/07
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/28/08

Posted: 10.30.08
Name: Joesie G.
Location: Gulfport Mississippi
Date of Tubal Reversal: Sept. 25,2007
Date of Pregnancy Test: Oct. 28,2008
Due Date: no clue - estimated July 13 2009
Remarks: i took a first Positive pregnancy test on 10/28.I had blood test done today & HCG is 56, on monday I have a follow up to check my HCG level. I am thankful to Dr. Berger & the staff for giving us this blessing.We look forward to our new Bundle of JOY

Posted: 10.29.08
Name: Danielle V.
Location: 92253 CA
Date of Tubal Reversal: 2005
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/28/08
Due Date: 07/05/09
Remarks: I still can’t believe we are on Tubal Reversal baby #2 - we are so happy.

Posted: 10.29.08
Name: Maricel R.
Location: Elizabeth NJ
Date of Tubal Reversal: AUG, 28,2008
Date of Pregnancy Test: OCT, 28, 2008
Due Date: JUL 06, 2009
Remarks: I just want to thank Dr. Monteith and staff.


Posted: 10.29.08
Name: LaTrina B.
Location: north Augusta South Carolina
Date of Tubal Reversal: April 18, 2007
Date of Pregnancy Test: October 26, 2008
Remarks: This is my second pregnancy after my tubal ligation reversal. I had a positive test on Feb. 7, 2008, but it was tubal. Have not scheduled appointment yet, but i will make appointment ASAP.

Posted: 10.29.08
Name: Kimberly H.
Location: Elizabethtown North Carolina
Date of Tubal Reversal: 06-25-08
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10-23-08
Due Date: 07-05-09

Posted: 10.29.08
Name: Mary Beth B.
Location: Winfield West Virginia
Date of Tubal Reversal: June 16, 2008
Date of Pregnancy Test: October 24, 2008
Remarks: I have had two quantitative HCG levels so far, the first was 448, the second was 1441. I will repeat the level on Thursday 10/30/08. I will keep you posted on results and progress.

Posted: 10.28.08
Name: Mary F.
Location: Sunnyvale California US
Date of Tubal Reversal: 2003
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/28/2008
Due Date: 07/10/2009
Remarks: This is our 4th TR baby. First ended in MC then BG 2004, then BB 2006 and this is a big surprise. DH was supposed to get vasectomy but put it off. I hope he gets over the shock soon b/c he’s not happy.

Posted: 10.27.08
Name: Jennifer W.
Location: ODD W,V.A
Date of Tubal Reversal: Feb.07 2008
Date of Pregnancy Test: October 24th
Due Date: may - june not sure yet
Remarks: I was very shocked that this would happen soon. My husband and I are very excited.We are very grateful. Now we are just praying for a healthy child.They are saying that i am between 2 and three months. But i was at the hospital for stomach issues and they done a test on sept. 21st, they done a pregnancy test it was negative. So i calculated i am 5 weeks. They say my hcg levels are very high,high enough to show I am that far along. I told them it was not possible. They then stated it may be twins. That could be why my levels are so high. So we will just wait and see. Thank You all very much!!!

Posted: 10.27.08
Name: Melanie K.
Location: Souderton Pennsylvania
Date of Tubal Reversal: March 11, 2008
Date of Pregnancy Test: October 25, 2008
Remarks: I am having a miscarriage with this pregnancy.

Posted: 10.27.08
Name: Katina F.
Location: Norfolk Virginia
Date of Tubal Reversal: 9/6/2005
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/14/2008
Due Date: 05/2009
Remarks: This is my 1st pregnancy after tubal reversal. On Sun 10/12 I took a home pregnancy test (positive) & on 10/14 I went to the hospital & got an official pregnancy test (positive). I started spotting the afternoon of Tue 10/14 On Thur 10/16 the spotting had not stopped so I phoned the hospital to see what I should do, they referred me immediately to the ER. At the ER I was given an ultrasound & they were unable to find a fetus. My blood was drawn for a quantitative level test of hcg and I was sent to xray for another ultrasound with a more powerful xray machine. The quantitative test showed my hcg level was over 22,000 (which (I was told) means if a baby was in the womb, they would definitely see it) & the xray showed an abnormality on my right side. Overnight at 2 am on Friday 10/17 I went into surgery to have the fetus removed laparascopically. The doctor reported to my husband and I that when they looked inside they saw I’d bled quite a bit, therefore the doctor made a large incision in my lower abdomen & made the decision to remove the right tube & the right ovary. The right tube was not open & that’s the tube the baby tried to flow through & apparently there was damage to my ovary as well. I return for a follow up appointment on Oct 31.

Posted: 10.26.08
Name: Denice R.
Location: MA
Date of Tubal Reversal: 4/17/07
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/26/08
Remarks: This is the fourth pregnancy since TR. I had 3 recurrent miscarriages. I am trying acupuncture to support this pregnancy.

Posted: 10.24.08
Name: Carolyn C.
Date of Tubal Reversal: February 2007
Date of Pregnancy Test: Sept 1st

Posted: 10.22.08
Name: Meb G.
Location: Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Date of Pregnancy Test: 11/08/2008

Posted: 10.21.08
Name: Randee P.
Location: Myrtle Beach S. Carolina
Date of Tubal Reversal: 05/07/07
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/21/08

Posted: 10.20.08
Name: Cindy S.
Location: Chattahoochee Florida
Date of Tubal Reversal: 7/03/08
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/18/08
Due Date: 7/2009

Posted: 10.20.08
Name: Joddi W.
Location: Folsom California
Date of Tubal Reversal: 5/16/05 and 11/2006 (second was to repair blocked tubes)
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/17/08
Due Date: 6/26/08
Remarks: My OB doctor does not want to see me until November 10th. Do you feel this is fine or should I be seen sooner. He knows about my prior reversal surgery and by Nov. 10th I will be approx. 8 weeks. I feel like I should see him sooner. He also does not want to repeat any betas. My first one was on 10/18 and the level was 84. I’m having another one today only because I demanded to have it. Should I call my OB and insist he does more betas or see me sooner? Please let me know what pregnancy monitoring you suggest. Thank you.

Posted: 10.17.08
Name: Rachael P.
Location: Hopewell Jct NY
Date of Tubal Reversal: 07/14/2008
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/17/2008
Due Date: 06/29/2009

Posted: 10.17.08
Name: Jenny M.
Location: 77493 TX
Date of Tubal Reversal: 3-17-08
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10-17-08
Due Date: 6-1-08
Remarks: 2.5 - 3 months ago my OB-GYN of 11 years told me that he thought my tubal litigation reversal was unsuccessful and that he felt my only option was IVF. I met with the IVF specialist 4 weeks ago and we were waiting on my next cycle to begin everything. Little did we know, I was already pregnant. I go to the DR next week to find out if it’s a viable one, so far I feel great! THANKS!!

Posted: 10.15.08
Name: Polly B.
Location: Adams New York
Date of Tubal Reversal: 1/10/07
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/7/08
Due Date: 6/18/09
Remarks: This is our second pregnancy since surgery. We had a healthy baby girl in January.

Posted: 10.14.08
Name: Tisha A.
Date of Tubal Reversal: July 17, 2008
Date of Pregnancy Test: October13, 2008
Remarks: Thank You so much for everything!!!!!

Posted: 10.13.08
Name: Christina.
Location: Mineral Ridge OH
Date of Tubal Reversal: 5/15/06
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/4/08
Remarks: I found out I was pregnant 3 hours before I was rushed to surgery once again for an ectopic pregnancy on the left. Hence, I have not entered a due date.

Posted: 10.13.08
Name: Suzannne F.
Location: Metter GA Candler
Date of Tubal Reversal: June 27,2008
Date of Pregnancy Test: October 10,2008
Due Date: June 12, 2009

Posted: 10.12.08
Name: Christine A.
Location: Berryville VA
Date of Tubal Reversal: July 2, 2008
Date of Pregnancy Test: October 9th, 2008
Due Date: June 18, 2008

Posted: 10.11.08
Name: Kristi B.
Location: Lake Park Minnesota
Date of Tubal Reversal: May 22, 2007
Date of Pregnancy Test: Feb 5, 2008
Due Date: October 10, 2008
Remarks: Just wanted to give a quick update. A healthy baby boy was delivered at 9:19 am on September 23rd weighing in at 7 lbs. 8 oz. and 20 inches long. His name is Kallen Paul. Thank you so much for making this dream 2 years ago a reality today!

Posted: 10.10.08
Name: Eva P.
Location: Jackson New Jersey
Date of Tubal Reversal: 7/16/2008
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/9/08
Remarks: Can you please call me? I have a few questions. Thank you very much.

Posted: 10.10.08
Name: Dayna B.
Location: Allen TX
Date of Tubal Reversal: March 23, 2005
Date of Pregnancy Test: October 10, 2008
Due Date: June 19, 2009
Remarks: First blood test will be later today! Thanks again Dr. Berger and staff! You make dreams come true!

Posted: 10.10.08
Name: Jennifer C.
Location: Mt. Sterling Kentucky
Date of Tubal Reversal: 9-10-2007
Date of Pregnancy Test: 8-15-08
Due Date: May 22, 2009
Remarks: Actually spoke to you all on the phone, and gave a positive report. But as an update, I had an ultrasound today to hear the heartbeat. The heart rate was 165. We’re praying for a successful pregnancy. Thanks for everything!

Posted: 10.10.08
Name: Melodie M.
Location: Silver City New Mexico
Date of Tubal Reversal: May 2007
Date of Pregnancy Test: October 10, 2008
Due Date: June 6, 2009

Posted: 10.09.08
Name: Cassey S.
Location: Amarillo TX
Date of Tubal Reversal: Aug. 22,2008
Date of Pregnancy Test: Oct.9, 2008
Remarks: I am supposed to go for blood test tomorrow to confirm. Wish me luck and thank you guys do much for just being able to have the chance to get even this far.

Posted: 10.08.08
Name: Shara C.
Location: Belhaven North Carolina
Date of Tubal Reversal:
Date of Pregnancy Test: October 7, 2008
Due Date: June 6, 2009
Remarks: I had my tubal reversal approximately 9 years ago and during that time have become pregnant twice only to miscarry around six weeks. We’re at that point now and I’m praying things go well. I’ll keep you informed as time goes on. Thanks, Shara S.

Posted: 10.08.08
Name: Loretta S.
Location: Bridgeport WV
Date of Tubal Reversal: 6/2/08
Date of Pregnancy Test: 8/21/08
Remarks: I reported my positive pregnancy test on Aug. 21. I just wanted to inform you that the pregnancy was ectopic and I was given two sets of shots to end it.

Posted: 10.08.08
Name: Gabriela C.
Location: Rioverde San Luis Potosi Mexico
Date of Tubal Reversal:
Date of Pregnancy Test: 8/oct/08
Due Date: 8/jul/09
Remarks: This is my second pregnancy because my first was 2 years ago but I couldn’t have the baby cause I had a spontaneous abortion.

Posted: 10.07.08
Name: Cassandra H.
Location: Houston Texas
Date of Tubal Reversal: March 11,2008
Date of Pregnancy Test: October 07,2008
Due Date: June 20,2009
Remarks: I was only able to have one tube reversed and able to get pregnant 6 months after. I really want to say Thank You to the staff and Dr. Berger for everything they have done. Please pray for me that this doesn’t end in an ectopic pregnancy. Thanks again! Caey H.

Posted: 10.07.08
Name: Bunni C.
Location: Onawa Iowa
Date of Tubal Reversal: November 2007
Date of Pregnancy Test: Oct. 7th 2008
Remarks: Just a home test. I will go to the Doctor asap.

Posted: 10.05.08
Name: Laura M.
Location: Appleton WI
Date of Tubal Reversal: 2nd tr April 24 or 25 2006???
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/03/08
Due Date: unsure was never told
Remarks: I’m having some issues of cramping and left side pain. Had ultrasounds done on Fri evening and Sat morning. Still on Sunday some left side pain lower area. I’m assuming near ovaries. Dr said they feel it will be ectopic or miscarriage. 760 were my numbers Monday morning another blood test to see if levels go up. I’m praying they will. After do many no’s than a yes I pray it will work but it doesn’t look good since I have pain. they did find a cyst or two and some endometriosis that is back.

Posted: 10.06.08
Name: Kizzy B.
Location: McLeansboro Illinois
Date of Tubal Reversal: April 19, 2006
Date of Pregnancy Test: 09/30/08
Due Date: 06/09
Remarks: After a year and a half of trying everything to get pregnant and a miscarriage in Dec 07, We had pretty much given up. We did fertility meds and IUI neither worked. I took the test by mistake I miss calculated my days, thinking I was late and I really wasn’t but got a positive anyway. So now all we can do is keep praying and hoping the numbers keep going up. THANKS

Posted: 10.06.08
Name: Maria L.
Location: Revere Massachusetts
Date of Tubal Reversal: 08/26/08
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/05/08
Due Date: 06/13/09 per computer
Remarks: I did a pregnancy test on Sunday twice and both times came out positive. I have already called my obgyn and am waiting to see when I can go in.


Posted: 10.06.08
Name: Mary W.
Location: Galion Ohio
Date of Tubal Reversal: 6-21-06
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10-3-08
Due Date: unsure
Remarks: After I reported the miscarriage in July, I learned I was again pregnant in August which also ended in miscarriage. I am pregnant yet again. Regardless of how this pregnancy goes, I am meeting with a maternal fetal medicine specialist at OSU later this month. This is the 4th pregnancy since my reversal. I will let you know how this turns out. I am following up with bhcg levels appropriately. Thanks.

Posted: 10.03.08
Name: Angela E.
Location: Chesnee South Carolina
Date of Tubal Reversal: May 2008
Date of Pregnancy Test: Oct 1 2008
Due Date: June 1 2009
Remarks: I am so excited.

Posted: 10.02.08
Name: Rhonda B.
Location: Royston Georgia
Date of Tubal Reversal: 8-20-08
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10-2-08
Due Date: 6-14-08
Remarks: This was our first month TTC!!! Thanks sooo much Dr. Monteith!! You and your staff are amazing! I go this afternoon to have bloodwork! I will keep you updated on my progress!

Posted: 10.02.08
Name: Martha L.
Location: Miramar Florida
Date of Tubal Reversal: 3/23/2007
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/1/2008
Due Date: 06/8/2008Remarks: Hello Dr Berger and Staff. This is my second TR pregnancy. I had TR 3/07 and was pregnant 04/07. AJ was born 12/17/07 I’m now pregnant again. Again I have low progesterone. 1st # is 42 and progesterone at 5.7 I’m on progesterone gel as of today. Praying baby will stick like AJ did..Thank you for another miracle!!Lots of Love and good wishes to you :Martha B.

Posted: 10.02.08
Name: Amelia "Dawn" H.
Location: Morrisdale Pennsylvania
Date of Tubal Reversal: 4-11-08
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10-2-08
Due Date: 6-12-09
Remarks: Thank you all so much! I went for my first blood draw today and will go again Saturday and Monday to get an idea on what the numbers are like. I just want to personally Thank Dr. Berger for giving us this chance to have another child. We are all very excited and are all hoping for the best. Thanks again! Dawn H. PS. I just had my HSG on Sept 13th ovulated on the 18th-20th of this month and got my first positive HPT then confirmed by bloodwork at the ER. My first number is 16.3

Posted: 10.01.08
Name: Kiaffa L.
Location: Lapeer MI
Date of Tubal Reversal: 06-14-06
Date of Pregnancy Test: 4-28-08
Due Date: 12-31-08

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Thursday, October 30, 2008

Factors for Choosing Your Tubal Ligation Reversal Doctor

Factors for Choosing Your Tubal Ligation Reversal Doctor

Determining which tubal ligation reversal doctor is best for you comes down to different factors. Using a patient satisfaction website such as RateMDs.com will give you an opportunity to learn how other women have rated the surgeon they used on some of these factors.

Taking a further look at the referenced site above, we can find that physicians are rated on staff, being punctual, helpfulness and knowledge. These determine the patient satisfaction score each doctor is given. You should consider looking at the most rated doctor.

Not only is that site available to see patient satisfaction with a doctor, there are several others as well. However, RateMDs.com does rank number one in a Google search for "rate doctors" so you may find it the best resource.

There are other ways as well to determine those factors for choosing your tubal ligation reversal doctor. You can begin with a simple search around his own website. He does have a website, does he not?

There you should be able to learn:

1) his training and background,
2) how many surgeries of this type he has performed,
3) how often he does the surgery which leads back to number 2,
4) his personal statistics for success and pregnancy after tubal reversal,
5) about his surgical facility, and
6) the cost for this operation.

Additionally, there should be many testimonials from women who have had him or her perform their operation.

Does he have a message board or some other way available for you to discuss questions and concerns with other women? That is another good way to learn about how previous patients feel about the surgeon. Do they stick around afterwards and participate on the message board?

As you look around the Internet for information about tubal reversal, see whose name keeps coming up. When you read other women's stories about their tubal ligation reversals, what kind of reports are given about different doctors?

These are just a few of the ways you can find out the patient satisfaction with a doctor you may be considering. Please do your research. You may find that your local doctor does not provide you with the best choice, unless that doctor is Dr. Gary Berger of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.

Monday, October 20, 2008

National Infertility Week - What About Infertility Because of a Tubal Ligation?

During National Infertility Week, starting today October 20th, a lot of attention in the media will be given to the treatment of In Vitro Fertilitzation (IVF). This is a technologically advanced treatment for most causes of infertility. But what about those couples who want to have a baby but can't because of a previous tubal ligation? There are hundreds of thousands of infertile couples in this group in the US. Is IVF the best treatment for them? Let's compare the two treatments to see which might be the best one for women whose tubes have been tied.

Tubal reversal is a method of rejoining the fallopian tubes where they were cut. The preparation is minimal for the surgery and includes reviewing your tubal ligation operative records. The operation takes about an hour and is done as outpatient surgery at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. This cuts the cost in half or less than if done as an in-hospital operation.

Now let's look at IVF in comparison. There are hormonal shots that you have to get in order to stimulate your body's egg production and also to keep it from going into ovulation prematurely. These can take from one to two weeks or longer and are just the preparation part.

Next will be the removal of your eggs. Of course, the doctor will need to be sure of the right time to do so and will do this by monitoring with hormonal blood tests and ultrasound exams to be sure to catch the eggs at the right time. Your system has been stimulated to produce many more eggs than normal. You will get another shot before ovulation is due. Then, when all is ready, the doctor will use a needle to remove the egg.

Now, comes the part you have been taking all those shots for. You will have the fertilized eggs implanted into your body. This will happen after some time in the lab where the fertilization and the beginning development of the embryo takes place. You will most likely get several fertilized eggs, which actually have begun developing into embryos, placed back into your uterus. You will get more injections at this point as well.

This is when you hold your breath hoping everything will go OK. Of course,this will depend upon things like how skilled your doctor is and how careful he was in implanting the embryos among other things. If it doesn't work, you may have had some extra embryos frozen.

Before you make a decision to have IVF done, you should probably take a look at the success rates. Most commonly the success rates of any one cycle are given as 20 - 30% that you will be successful. You have a higher likelihood of success with more eggs implanted but don't want to go overboard as that could lead to some problems as well. You will find that three embryos is about the most any doctor will implant. Still, one in every three pregnancies that occur after IVF is a multiple pregnancy. Babies conceived as a result of IVF are more likely to be born prematurely and have health problems later in life.

Getting back to the option of tubal reversal, the success rates will vary depending upon your chosen surgeon. This makes choosing the best tubal reversal doctor and center a matter of utmost importance. At the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center - the only facility where they publish their specific pregnancy rates after a tubal reversal, you will see that it is an overall 70%. Your potential success rate will depend upon several things including your age, tube lengths left for repairing, and type of ligation procedure used. The good news is that once the surgery is done, you get to try over and over again to "make a baby" every month without having to pay any more money.

And that's the last thing to cover. One session, or cycle, of IVF will cost on average $10,000 to $12,000 with most patients being told to expect to undergo at least three cycles. That's $30,000 or more for most couples who start treatment by IVF. The average cost of a tubal reversal varies widely, but at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center it ranges between $5400 and $6900 depending upon which option you choose. So with a higher success rate, lower cost, and the opportunity to become pregnant month after month, what do you think tubal reversal now? It may not be as well known or advertised as IVF, but during National Infertility Week, it should certainly be recognized as the best treatment for women wanting to become pregnant again but who are infertile because they had their tubes tied in the past.

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Patients Discuss Relief From PTLS

Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Message Board offers a forum for TR patients to discuss how TR has helped relieve the symptoms of Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome. Many patients notice relief even with the first menstrual cycle after TR. Often, patients note even greater improvements over time. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center hosts a PTLS blog as well as information on the condition on their website.


This is topic Best period ever! in forum Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome on the Tubal Reversal Message Board:

Posted by Flutist29 (Member # 12785) on October 18, 2008 10:12 AM :
This seems strange to write about, but I can't help it! I had my TL on 1/10/05 and have had horrible, horrible periods ever since then. So many things changed in my life, I can't believe it. Anyways...I had TR surgery on 10/8 and am now going through my first period since the TR. It is amazing how much better I feel already. My DH said to me this morning, "WOW, your skin looks so much better." I have had basically no cramping and my right hip isn't killing me like it used to. My bleeding is actually at a normal flow! The only thing I could complain about if I wanted to was that I had a headache Thursday and Friday. That's it! I still can't believe! I should have had this surgery 3 years ago! I would have saved myself a bunch of pain and sorrow.

Posted by MS_LICIA (Member # 9456) on October 18, 2008 12:36 PM :
lol....good for you !!! I myself, have found relief in many ways after having my TR, so I'm w/ya !!!

Posted by justnotme (Member # 12842) on October 18, 2008 04:05 PM :
flutist29- thanks sooo much for posting this. I just got over a 7 day AF!!!ugh!!! I also get wicked pains shooting down my legs and lots of other PTLS symptoms. I'm scheduled for Oct 29th. I can't wait to report the same things. My and my DH were just talking earlier today that we sure hope and pray that this helps me. I can't help but feel so optimistic, which I am generally anyways, that this IS going work. Thanks again for even more hope for me and other women that this will erradiacate our PTLS!! So happy for you.

Posted by MOMZILLA (Member # 12256) on October 18, 2008 07:12 PM :
I have had one period after another since the TR that is better, less crampy, lighter and I no longer have that crazy flooding....I was even late this month and even though my cycle was longer..it was not heavier when it arrived...what a great relief it has been to have normal periods again...

Posted by momto10 (Member # 11808) on October 18, 2008 07:32 PM :
I know what you mean. My PTLS didn't go fully away until last month, 9 months post TR. I finally had a FULL cycle that was 100% normal!!! YEAH!!! Now time to get down to business, TCC.... LOL Gwen

Posted by Ericka Pamplin (Member # 1953) on October 19, 2008 12:00 PM:
It's always great to hear the relief of PTLS that our patients experience after having the tubal reversal. I'm sure your stories will be encouraging to others that are feeling the same way!

Dr. Monteith's Blog on PTLS (Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome)

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Should You Have an HSG after Tubal Ligation Reversal?

The Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center gets asked a lot about HSG by women after tubal reversal surgery. They are questioning whether their tubes are really open, regardless of the checking Dr. Berger does during the surgery, and want to do this procedure. However, there are concerns about this being done too quickly.

First off, you may be wondering just what a HSG or hysterosalpingogram is. Maybe your doctor mentioned getting it done or you have heard of it elsewhere. An HSG is essentially a real time x-ray procedure done under a fluoroscope. It is done as an outpatient procedure that doesn't take very long.

You will lie on your back on a table. A speculum is placed into your vagina. If you have had a pap smear done, you are familiar with this type of device. Your cervix is cleaned and then opened slightly. A cannula, or flexible tube, that is inserted through the cervix is used to introduce an iodine based "contrast" material which will show up on the x-ray. As this contrast material shows up as an opaque material, the doctor can watch the flow as it moves through your uterus, up through your fallopian tubes and spills out of them into the abdominal cavity.

Your doctor may have you move from your back to one side and then to the other in order to get the "dye" to flow into your fallopian tubes. Some doctors may even try to force the material past any blockages by adding a lot of the material into your uterus.

Some women experience only very mild cramping during the HSG whereas others say it very painful. Some have also reported feeling as if they were going to pass out. It is highly suggested you take at least 600mg of ibuprofen one hour before the procedure is done. If you do have problems with pain, it is also highly suggested you discuss this with your doctor before the procedure is done.

One suggested reason for the pain by women who have had this done is due to "debris" being within your uterus. This is why you should have this done after menstruation but before ovulation. This allows most of the debris from a cycle to be removed first. You do not want it done after ovulation as it is possible it could interfere with potential pregnancy.

Some possible risks include a risk of infection which might damage your tubes requiring removal, fainting (as mentioned above), iodine allergic reaction or spotting. If the spotting continues past one or two after the procedure or becomes heavy, the patient should notify her doctor. If you have an allergy to iodine or seafood, a non-iodine version of the procedure should be done. Be sure to tell your doctor if you are allergic.

As for minimizing the risk of infection from the procedure, Dr. Berger of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center says you should use a betadine vaginal douche the evening before and the morning of the procedure. You should also get a prophylactic antibiotic prescription from your doctor.

If you want to do this procedure after tubal reversal, Dr. Berger recommends waiting at least six to 12 months. Using his own tubal reversal statistics, he has found that 70% of women will conceive within 12 months of having the surgery. The mean time to conception is 10 months.

Too often, however, even given all the above, he finds the procedure does not give conclusive results. The dye may not make it into the fallopian tubes because of a spasm or mucus or calcium deposits. Or not enough dye is used meaning it will not spill into the abdominal cavity even if it makes it past the tubal anastomosis site. The radiologist, however, may mistakenly interpret this as meaning there is a blockage.

So if you are considering doing a HSG after tubal reversal, it is much better to wait till at least a year past your tubal reversal surgery. Most of Dr. Berger's patients will conceive in less than a year proving that the tubes are open. That means you don't have to go through a potentially risky, expensive, and painful procedure that may be inconclusive.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Patient Satisfaction Messages

Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center has added a new section to its website that displays patient satisfaction messages. Patient satisfaction and safety are the highest priorities at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Patients often send messages about their satisfaction with the care they have received.

This one is patient satisfaction message from a nurse who recently had her tubes reversed by Dr. Berger. "I can't say enough about Dr. Berger and his staff. He's the most gifted man I've ever seen, and all at his clinic were professional, compassionate and caring. Everyone has a job to do, and they do it in the perfect rhythm. You're done before you know it, and what Dr. Berger gives each of us is nothing short of a miracle. I've worked in the medical field most of my life, but Dr. Berger is the best surgeon I've ever seen. He gave me a chance at a miracle, and I don't intend to disappoint him."

Friday, September 12, 2008

Reversing tied tubes - YouTube Videos

Reversing Tied Tubes
Tubal reversal doctors are reproductive surgeons who specialize in reversing tied tubes. There are few such specialists available in the US or other countries because of the lack of advanced training programs in reverse tubal ligation surgery. Fortunately, Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center has two tubal reversal doctors with the most experience in the operation called tubal anastomosis and who limit their practice to reversing tied tubes.

Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center has a YouTube channel with informative videos about tubal ligation reversal. These include the actual tubal anastomosis operation, facts about tubal ligation and reversing tied tubes, cost, a virtual tour of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, meeting the nurses and surgical technicians, and discussions by Dr. Gary Berger about why he specializes as a tubal reversal doctor and the reality of hope that he offers couples wanting to have children. These are "must watch" videos for anyone thinking about having their tubes untied.

Tubal Reversal You Tube Channel

YouTube Videos from Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center

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Tubal Ligation Reversal "The Operation"

Dr. Gary Berger is the leading authority on tubal reversal. His technique of outpatient tubal ligation reversal has been featured on Discovery and other television networks. Watch how Dr. Berger restores fertility after a tubal ligation through a comfortable and affordable one-hour outpatient procedure. Order the free full-length video of The Operation.

videoTubal Ligation and Reversal Facts

Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center nurses discuss important facts regarding reverse tubal surgery with Dr. Gary Berger and Dr. Charles Monteith. These include how to determine if reversing tied tubes is the best option, success rates following tubal reversal surgery, and the fact that Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is the only facility dedicated solely to the practice of tubal ligation reversal.

videoVirtual Tour of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center

Dr. Gary Berger discusses the mission of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center during this virtual tour of the world's first and only Tubal Reversal Center. Educating patients about the benefits, risks, and success rates of reversing tubal ligations allows patients to informed decisions. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is the only facility where collecting and providing detailed, accurate information with prospective patients is part of the mission.

videoIs Tubal Reversal Right For You?

Tubal Reversal Center Patient Care Coordinator – Jennifer Okun, RN - answers important questions that will help you decide if reversing tubal ligation is right for you. Tubal anastomosis is the most effective option for most women who desire more children after a previous sterilization. Although untying tied tubes may not be right for everyone, listen as Jennifer Okun, RN, provides information you can use to help determine if tubal reversal surgery is the best option in your situation.

videoWhy Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center?

Tubal Reversal nurses explain what sets them apart from other facilities, and why choosing Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center means choosing the best medical facility in the world for repairing tubes that have been tied. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is dedicated exclusively to performing tubal reversal surgery. Medical Director, Dr. Gary Berger is widely recognized as the tubal reversal doctor with the most experience. Exceptional patient care, complete and accurate pregnancy statistics, and a low cost outpatient procedure that has produced the most tubal reversal babies born worldwide are just a few of the reasons that patients travel from all over the world to have Dr. Berger perform their sterilization reversal.

videoWhy Tubal Reversal?

Dr. Gary Berger specializes in helping families have children after a tubal ligation. He is the only doctor with a practice limited to reversing tied tubes. Dr. Berger has dedicated his career to repairing tubes that have been tied, clipped, and/or burned. Listen as Dr. Berger discusses why this special branch of reproductive surgery is important to him and how he restores fertility through his one-hour, outpatient microsurgical tubal anastomosis procedure.

videoTubal Reversal Cost

Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Business Office Manager, Ericka Pamplin, explains the fee options available to women who are interested in surgery at the only center dedicated to tubal reversal surgery. Three fee options, including a pre-payment plan and financing options, make the outpatient procedure affordable and available to women interested in having children after a previous tubal ligation.

videoMeet Our Staff

Staff members at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center introduce themselves and explain their roles in the tubal reversal process. Each member of Dr. Gary Berger’s team has expertise in caring for and performing outpatient tubes reversal. A high staff/patient ratio with one or two nurses devoted specifically to each patient’s care means women receive safe, personalized, professional care and are joined by other couples who are there specifically for the same purpose.

videoTubal Reversal Surgical Techs

Two surgical technicians at Chapel Hill Surgical Center describe what they do that makes tubal sterilization reversal safe and effective. Listen as they describe the benefits of working with Dr. Gary Berger where personalized care is easier to ensure in the small, private, outpatient setting than in a large hospital and how a higher clinical staff to patient ratio than in a hospital allows staff to concentrate all of their attention on the safety and comfort of tubal reversal patients.

videoThe Reality of Hope

Meet Dr. Gary Berger and listen as he discusses his belief that tubal reversal surgery provides hope to women who have changed their mind after a tubal ligation and now desire to have more children. Dr. Berger and his team at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center understand that reversing tied tubes is more than just surgery; it is hope for a new beginning. Providing hope – realistic hope – is part of the philosophy Dr. Berger brings to his patients.

Order Your Free Full Length Video of Tubal Ligation Reversal "The Operation"

Friday, August 22, 2008

Pregnant After Tubal Reversal Surgery With Dr. Monteith


The good news is in! Dr. Charles Monteith began performing tubal reversal surgery full-time at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center on July 21, 2008. One month later, a patient from his first day of surgery has reported a positive pregnancy test! Dr. Monteith has been training in tubal reversal surgery with Dr. Gary Berger since January 2008 and became certified as a tubal reversal surgeon in July.

This is topic Monteith's First BFP!!! in forum After Tubal Reversal at Tubal Reversal Message Board.


Posted by pam mills (Member # 617) on August 20, 2008 01:15 PM:
Yes ladies, it is official, Dr Monteith has received news that one of his patients has reported a BFP!!!

Posted by Amy1234 (Member # 5192) on August 20, 2008 01:16 PM:
No way!!!!!!!!
Wow! Congrats!!!
Amy

Posted by albmdb (Member # 12062) on August 20, 2008 01:21 PM:
Thats awesome!!!!!
Congrats

Posted by wantsababyin08 (Member # 12798) on August 20, 2008 01:28 PM:
WOW that is amazing! Congrats Dr Monteith.. Dr Berger must have taught you well!

Posted by Dr. Monteith (Member # 11996) on August 20, 2008 01:35 PM:
I think I am more excited than the patient. I thought it would at least be 6 months before such an event...I never thought it would have been only 4 weeks.
Just imagine how I felt when I had to go home and tell my wife I helped get another woman pregnant!
Actually, she understands and was happy just as well happy.
I hope every patient can have such news....

Posted by HisWill (Member # 12511) on August 20, 2008 01:40 PM:
EXCELLENT!!! Woo hoo! Sorry about the caps, but way excited! Congrats! Hey preggo lady, if you are a message board poster, you'd better get to postin! LOL!
Dr. Monteith, that's too funny about telling your wife! I love it, and God Bless your great work!
Blessings,
Andrea

Posted by SharonVS (Member # 11315) on August 20, 2008 01:45 PM:
That's GREAT! Congratulations Dr. Monteith, and congratulations to the lady with the BFP!!...

Posted by Kathy, ST (Member # 8285) on August 20, 2008 01:48 PM:
Congratulations to our BFP patient of Dr. Monteith and to Dr. Monteith!
Kathy

Posted by Matt, ST (Member # 7398) on August 20, 2008 01:50 PM:
Congratulations to Dr. Monteith and to the patient. That is wonderful!
Matt Murphy,ST

Posted by MS_LICIA (Member # 9456) on August 20, 2008 01:52 PM:
WOW......Congrats Dr. Monteith & Patient......I'm sure there will be many, many more !!! [Big Grin] [celebration]

Posted by Jennifer K. (Member # 7884) on August 20, 2008 01:55 PM:
Congratulations to both the patient, her family and Dr. M. Have a happy, healthy 9 months!
Jenn

Posted by Toots (Member # 12733) on August 20, 2008 02:14 PM:
This is great! Congratulations to the lucky lady. I had just posted a question on here yesterday about this. I'm so excited for everyone! I can't wait to see Dr. Monteith in October.
Great work Dr. M..Congrats!

Posted by klinger13 (Member # 12439) on August 20, 2008 02:18 PM:
Woo-hoo...This is so exciting!!!
Congratulations Dr M & the mommy-to-be!!!
Amanda

Posted by hopefulin2008 (Member # 11297) on August 20, 2008 02:19 PM:
Congrats to Dr. M and to the patient.... I cant wait until one day when I have my Monteith Miracle....
Jennifer

Posted by danelle76 (Member # 11177) on August 20, 2008 02:20 PM:
Congrats Dr. M and the new mommy to be!!! I too thought the wife comment was too funny! Happy and healthy 9 months!

Posted by newdreams_2008 (Member # 12660) on August 20, 2008 05:35 PM:
Congrats to Dr.M and BFP patient!!! This is very exciting! The 1st in a long line of successes! Dr.M, I will see you in Nov. and will shortly thereafter be added to that BFP list!

Posted by Julia Smith, RN (Member # 10) on August 20, 2008 10:38 PM:
We are all eager to start hearing from ladies who are pregnant after surgery with Dr. Monteith, so this is a great beginning!
Julia Smith RN

Posted by USMCMP Wife (Member # 9691) on August 20, 2008 10:42 PM:
Let me started with a BIG GIGANTIC WELCOME Dr. Monteith and CONGRATULATIONS for your 1st timer to get some a BFP. I will tell you you are working with the best Dr. B gave us RJ and I got my 1st BFP 2 months after the TR and then mc and then a 2nd BFP and now we have RJ I am 42 right now and RJ is 14months & 20days old so mircles do happen and you picked the right job to do it is such a blessing when someone can get back what we lost and thank you to for doing something as special as Dr. B does. CONGRATULATIONS to the family that is having their blessed event right now.
Hugs,
RJ & Heidi

Posted by debjim (Member # 8607) on August 21, 2008 08:55 AM:
YEAH! Congrats to all!

Posted by Sandra Coleman (Member # 7823) on August 21, 2008 12:16 PM:
Congrats Dr. Monteith and what a great sense of humor. I had my laugh for the day.
Sandra

Posted by CalifMom (Member # 7194) on August 21, 2008 12:39 PM:
Congrat's Dr. Monteith and his first pregnancy outcome..Kari

Posted by Brenna RN (Member # 12821) on August 21, 2008 02:02 PM:
Congratulations! What wonderful news!
Brenna

Posted by caroljean776 (Member # 12436) on August 21, 2008 02:16 PM:
That's awesome...I hope she comes on and announces herself soon!

Posted by cass3 (Member # 10682) on August 21, 2008 02:30 PM:
When did Dr.M start? That was fast!! Congrats to the lady with with the baby. LOL Good luck.
Cassey

Posted by wantsababyin08 (Member # 12798) on August 21, 2008 02:49 PM:
I believe that he started on his own July 21st... I may be wrong with the exact date.

Posted by Tawnee1972 (Member # 11007) on August 21, 2008 02:54 PM:
It was July 21st...I had surgery that day too! Dr. Berger assisted, but Dr. M was indeed the doctor that did surgery.
Congratulations to the new mommy to be.

Posted by Webmaster (Member # 1) on August 21, 2008 08:09 PM:
Yes Dr. Monteith's first official day as a tubal Reversal Surgeon was Monday, July 21st 2008

Posted by Ericka Pamplin (Member # 1953) on August 22, 2008 10:14 AM:
Congratulations!!
Ericka

Pregnant After Tubal Reversal Surgery With Dr. Monteith

The good news is in! Dr. Charles Monteith began performing tubal reversal surgery full-time at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center on July 21, 2008. One month later, a patient from his first day of surgery has reported a positive pregnancy test! Dr. Monteith has been training in tubal reversal surgery with Dr. Gary Berger since January 2008 and became certified as a tubal reversal surgeon in July.

This is topic Monteith's First BFP!!! in forum After Tubal Reversal at Tubal Reversal Message Board.



Posted by pam mills (Member # 617) on August 20, 2008 01:15 PM:
Yes ladies, it is official, Dr Monteith has received news that one of his patients has reported a BFP!!!

Posted by Amy1234 (Member # 5192) on August 20, 2008 01:16 PM:
No way!!!!!!!!
Wow! Congrats!!!
Amy

Posted by albmdb (Member # 12062) on August 20, 2008 01:21 PM:
Thats awesome!!!!!
Congrats

Posted by wantsababyin08 (Member # 12798) on August 20, 2008 01:28 PM:
WOW that is amazing! Congrats Dr Monteith.. Dr Berger must have taught you well!

Posted by Dr. Monteith (Member # 11996) on August 20, 2008 01:35 PM:
I think I am more excited than the patient. I thought it would at least be 6 months before such an event...I never thought it would have been only 4 weeks.
Just imagine how I felt when I had to go home and tell my wife I helped get another woman pregnant!
Actually, she understands and was happy just as well happy.
I hope every patient can have such news....

Posted by HisWill (Member # 12511) on August 20, 2008 01:40 PM:
EXCELLENT!!! Woo hoo! Sorry about the caps, but way excited! Congrats! Hey preggo lady, if you are a message board poster, you'd better get to postin! LOL!
Dr. Monteith, that's too funny about telling your wife! I love it, and God Bless your great work!
Blessings,
Andrea

Posted by SharonVS (Member # 11315) on August 20, 2008 01:45 PM:
That's GREAT! Congratulations Dr. Monteith, and congratulations to the lady with the BFP!!...

Posted by Kathy, ST (Member # 8285) on August 20, 2008 01:48 PM:
Congratulations to our BFP patient of Dr. Monteith and to Dr. Monteith!
Kathy

Posted by Matt, ST (Member # 7398) on August 20, 2008 01:50 PM:
Congratulations to Dr. Monteith and to the patient. That is wonderful!
Matt Murphy,ST

Posted by MS_LICIA (Member # 9456) on August 20, 2008 01:52 PM:
WOW......Congrats Dr. Monteith & Patient......I'm sure there will be many, many more !!! [Big Grin] [celebration]

Posted by Jennifer K. (Member # 7884) on August 20, 2008 01:55 PM:
Congratulations to both the patient, her family and Dr. M. Have a happy, healthy 9 months!
Jenn

Posted by Toots (Member # 12733) on August 20, 2008 02:14 PM:
This is great! Congratulations to the lucky lady. I had just posted a question on here yesterday about this. I'm so excited for everyone! I can't wait to see Dr. Monteith in October.
Great work Dr. M..Congrats!

Posted by klinger13 (Member # 12439) on August 20, 2008 02:18 PM:
Woo-hoo...This is so exciting!!!
Congratulations Dr M & the mommy-to-be!!!
Amanda

Posted by hopefulin2008 (Member # 11297) on August 20, 2008 02:19 PM:
Congrats to Dr. M and to the patient.... I cant wait until one day when I have my Monteith Miracle....
Jennifer

Posted by danelle76 (Member # 11177) on August 20, 2008 02:20 PM:
Congrats Dr. M and the new mommy to be!!! I too thought the wife comment was too funny! Happy and healthy 9 months!

Posted by newdreams_2008 (Member # 12660) on August 20, 2008 05:35 PM:
Congrats to Dr.M and BFP patient!!! This is very exciting! The 1st in a long line of successes! Dr.M, I will see you in Nov. and will shortly thereafter be added to that BFP list!

Posted by Julia Smith, RN (Member # 10) on August 20, 2008 10:38 PM:
We are all eager to start hearing from ladies who are pregnant after surgery with Dr. Monteith, so this is a great beginning!
Julia Smith RN

Posted by USMCMP Wife (Member # 9691) on August 20, 2008 10:42 PM:
Let me started with a BIG GIGANTIC WELCOME Dr. Monteith and CONGRATULATIONS for your 1st timer to get some a BFP. I will tell you you are working with the best Dr. B gave us RJ and I got my 1st BFP 2 months after the TR and then mc and then a 2nd BFP and now we have RJ I am 42 right now and RJ is 14months & 20days old so mircles do happen and you picked the right job to do it is such a blessing when someone can get back what we lost and thank you to for doing something as special as Dr. B does. CONGRATULATIONS to the family that is having their blessed event right now.
Hugs,
RJ & Heidi

Posted by debjim (Member # 8607) on August 21, 2008 08:55 AM:
YEAH! Congrats to all!

Posted by Sandra Coleman (Member # 7823) on August 21, 2008 12:16 PM:
Congrats Dr. Monteith and what a great sense of humor. I had my laugh for the day.
Sandra

Posted by CalifMom (Member # 7194) on August 21, 2008 12:39 PM:
Congrat's Dr. Monteith and his first pregnancy outcome..Kari

Posted by Brenna RN (Member # 12821) on August 21, 2008 02:02 PM:
Congratulations! What wonderful news!
Brenna

Posted by caroljean776 (Member # 12436) on August 21, 2008 02:16 PM:
That's awesome...I hope she comes on and announces herself soon!

Posted by cass3 (Member # 10682) on August 21, 2008 02:30 PM:
When did Dr.M start? That was fast!! Congrats to the lady with with the baby. LOL Good luck.
Cassey

Posted by wantsababyin08 (Member # 12798) on August 21, 2008 02:49 PM:
I believe that he started on his own July 21st... I may be wrong with the exact date.

Posted by Tawnee1972 (Member # 11007) on August 21, 2008 02:54 PM:
It was July 21st...I had surgery that day too! Dr. Berger assisted, but Dr. M was indeed the doctor that did surgery.
Congratulations to the new mommy to be.

Posted by Webmaster (Member # 1) on August 21, 2008 08:09 PM:
Yes Dr. Monteith's first official day as a tubal Reversal Surgeon was Monday, July 21st 2008

Posted by Ericka Pamplin (Member # 1953) on August 22, 2008 10:14 AM:
Congratulations!!
Ericka

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Chapel Hill Surgeon Completes First Tubal Reversal Fellowship

Dr. Gary S. Berger, tubal reversal surgeon presents the certificate of completion of tubal reversal fellowship to Dr. Charles W. Monteith

CHAPEL HILL – Dr. Charles W. Monteith completed the first tubal reversal fellowship offered at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. This is the only known fellowship of its kind.

Dr. Gary S. Berger, medical director and world-renowned tubal reversal surgeon, presented the certificate of completion in a private ceremony at the Chapel Hill center.

Monteith began his fellowship training in January 2008, and has assisted in more than 100 tubal reversal procedures under the guidance of Dr. Berger.

“Dr. Monteith’s experience as a gynecologic surgeon and his dedication to achieving the best patient care made him the ideal physician to complete this fellowship program,” said Berger. “He is the first doctor ever to be certified in outpatient tubal ligation reversal surgery. And I welcome him as a colleague at the Tubal Reversal Center.”

As a tubal reversal specialist, Monteith plans to keep tubal reversal surgery a viable option for women wanting to have another baby after tubal ligation surgery.

“I am very fortunate to have been invited into and accepted by the staff and family of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center,” Monteith said. “I feel like I have arrived home.”

Dr. Monteith graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University in Louisiana. He attended medical school at the University of California at San Francisco where he received a Howard Hughes Medical Research Fellowship used to conduct research in molecular genetics.

After completing his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he accepted a clinical assistant professor position with the department of obstetrics and gynecology in 2001. He also served as assistant professor in obstetrics and gynecology at Wake Medical Hospital in Raleigh for seven years where he practiced high-risk obstetrics and advanced surgical gynecology.

To learn more about Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, visit www.tubal-reversal.net.

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Contact information:
Lisa Hourmouzis, RN
919.968.4656 office
252.339.2322 mobile
LisaH@tubal-reversal.net

Patient-Centered Tubal Reversal Care

Providing you a first-class tubal reversal experience is our focus at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. With our patient-centered approach, we listen to your individual health-care needs to help ensure a safe and successful tubal reversal.

In this is message board topic tubal reversal patients talk about their experiences with Dr. Monteith at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.



Posted by Chloe Grace (Member # 12746) on July 31, 2008 01:47 PM:
Hello ladies,
New to the board, and I wanted to know if any of you had your tubal reversals with Dr. Monteith? What was your experience like with Dr. Monteith? Thanks.
Chloe G.


Posted by Stephanie RN (Member # 460) on July 31, 2008 01:55 PM:
Chloe,
Welcome to the board! I hope you get some responses from some of his patients. I think you will hear wonderful things.


Posted by hopefulin2008 (Member # 11297) on July 31, 2008 02:19 PM:
Chloe I have not had my tr yet but I will this monday with Dr. M. I have heard some of the most wonderful things about him. I look forward to meeting him and Im sure all you will hear will be great things.
Jennifer
TR Monday 8/4


Posted by Chloe Grace (Member # 12746) on July 31, 2008 02:32 PM:
hopefulin2008: I hope you have a wonderful tubal reversal experience. I'd love to hear about it soon! Thanks, Chloe


Posted by hopefulin2008 (Member # 11297) on July 31, 2008 02:36 PM:
Sure I will def let you know all about it! Are you planning on scheduling soon?
Jennifer


Posted by Chloe Grace (Member # 12746) on July 31, 2008 02:44 PM:
I'm still thinking about it. It's very overwhelming, I don't like any aspect of having surgery. It's a big step to take. I've thought about it for a few months. IVF is so expensive and I'd rather get pregnant naturally if possible.


Posted by hopefulin2008 (Member # 11297) on July 31, 2008 02:54 PM:
Oh yeah I agree. Well if you do decide to go with a tubal reversal surgery you most def have cometo the right place. GL to you.
Jennifer


Posted by Tawnee1972 (Member # 11007) on July 31, 2008 03:32 PM:
Chloe,
I had surgery with Dr. M on 7/21/2008. It was a wonderful experience. Dr. Monteith is very soft spoken, sweet, with a sense of humor.
He was wonderful!
Tonya


Posted by Chloe Grace (Member # 12746) on July 31, 2008 04:41 PM:
Tonya - Thanks for your encouraging comments. I hope you are recovering well.
Jennifer - Thank you for the kind words. I do feel like this is the best place to go. I've looked at other websites and nothing compares to Chapel Hill.


Posted by beebeekinsers (Member # 12115) on July 31, 2008 04:42 PM:
I had my TR done by Dr. Monteith on 7/24. In my opinion, he was a very gentle and caring person.
There is a new blog by Dr. M, and you can also read comments to the blog. Go to the homepage, and find the Blog tab from the list on the left.
I think Dr. Montieth did a fine job with my surgery, and I am healing up just fine. All in all it was a great experience.
GL, HTH
~Louise


Posted by Chloe Grace (Member # 12746) on July 31, 2008 04:48 PM:
Thanks Louise! I will check out his blog. I'm glad to hear so many positive comments about Dr. Monteith. I like doctors who will take their time with me and show a compassionate side. I feel like Dr. Monteith does.


Posted by RebeccaJ (Member # 12216) on July 31, 2008 05:14 PM:
Chloe,
I am sure you will be very pleased with your decision if you choose to have Dr. Monteith perform your surgery.
I had my TR on July 28, 2008 by Dr. Monteith and was very pleased with the conversations I had before the surgery and after. He has a true passion for what he is doing and that is so important with this procedure.
I am healing quickly and feel very good about my results.
Good Luck
Rebecca


Posted by Chloe Grace (Member # 12746) on July 31, 2008 06:25 PM:
Thanks Rebecca!


Posted by praybelieving (Member # 12149) on July 31, 2008 06:51 PM:
chloe,
I had my TR tODAY with Dr. M. He is wonderful! Kind, gentle, intellegent! He is trained by the best! I can't say one bad thing! He's awsome!! You can't go wrong...AND the cool thing is that Dr. B and Dr. M assist each other n their surgeries...so it's a perfect set up!
Hope this helps!
I'm praying and believing for a "MONTEITH MIRACLE"!!!


Posted by Chloe Grace (Member # 12746) on July 31, 2008 06:58 PM:
Thank you praybelieving! I'm so happy you had a good tubal reversal experience. I'll be praying and believing for you, too. I hope we hear about a Monteith Miracle real soon. Take care and I hope you have a quick and relaxing recovery.
Chloe


Posted by Lisa Hourmouzis RN (Member # 12474) on July 31, 2008 07:05 PM:
Praybelieving,
It was a pleasure meeting you and your partner. Please stay in touch with us. We are always here if you need us. Be sure to get plenty of rest and we will be checking on you soon.
Lisa, RN


Posted by Rhonda Brown, RN (Member # 9485) on July 31, 2008 07:18 PM:
What wonderful comments. Thank you so much for sharing you experiences. I know that there will be lots more comments on here each day.
Jennifer: I look forward to meeting you on Friday and ladies that had surgery over the past two weeks, it was a pleasure meeting each of you.
Rhonda


Posted by pam mills (Member # 617) on August 01, 2008 05:34 AM:
praybelieving,
I am glad to hear you are doing well. Don't forget the yoga!
Keep in touch.
Pam Mills, CRNA


Posted by praybelieving (Member # 12149) on August 01, 2008 11:30 AM:
Hi there! I'm doing great this morning!
This poster did not ask about the other staff here at CH! I could write a book about all of you! I just went thru and looked at my pictures from yesterday...I'm so happy I came here and had this beautiful experience! You can't get any more top notch care than CHTRC (and I am a nurse myself)!
I love all of you! Thanks for a great day yesterday!!


Posted by PastryGirl (Member # 12053) on August 02, 2008 07:45 AM:
All I can say is Ditto to PrayBelieving. Eveyone was amazing. I absolutely loved Dr. M, Lisa, Stephanie and the rest of the staff. They were all so kind and caring. Thanks to all of you at CHTRC


Posted by Lisa Hourmouzis RN (Member # 12474) on August 02, 2008 11:58 AM:
PastryGirl & praybelieving,
Thank you for all your kind words. It means a great deal to our team to hear from our patients. I am so happy that we could be a part of your tubal reversals. Each of you are amazing women. Take care and keep us posted!
Lisa, RN


Posted by joph15 (Member # 12449) on August 02, 2008 09:14 PM:
Hello everyone, I have to add my Kudos to the staff and Dr. M as well, not that I remember much but everyone was great! Speedy recovery to all the women we met while we were down there. Hope everyone had a safe trip home, we had a long drive but it was well worth it!


Posted by Chloe Grace (Member # 12746) on August 03, 2008 08:59 PM:
It's good to hear all the positive comments about the staff and Dr. Monteith. Thanks to everyone who has posted. You've been a tremendous help!


Posted by hopefulin2008 (Member # 11297) on August 05, 2008 03:14 PM:
Hey ladies, I had my tr yesterday with Dr. M! He was wonderful and all the staff were amazing. I highly recommed their facility to anyone. I felt as if I was the only one having surgery yesterday. I cannot put into words how much I enjoyed my experience and the wonderful people that I met yesterday. I cant remember everyones name but they were all terrific!!! GL to everyone no matter where you are on this journey.
Jennifer


Posted by Toots (Member # 12733) on August 05, 2008 05:15 PM:
Jennifer,
That's great. It's good to hear you're doing well and had a wonderful experience.
Celeste


Posted by jskinner (Member # 12763) on August 06, 2008 02:37 PM:
I just had my TR with Dr. M on Monday August 4th. I have nothing but great things to say about you all in Chapel Hill. Dr. M is wonderful, it was truly a wonderful experience all the way around and I'm so glad that you were all a part of it! Thank you again for all the wonderful care I received! I hope I will be reporting a "Monteith Miracle" in the future. Thanks again! Jodi


Posted by Myrna (Member # 11121) on August 06, 2008 04:50 PM:
Jodi,
Thank you for the kind words and I am wishing you and your husband all the best. Please keep us posted.
Myrna

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

New Specialist Surgeon Joins Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center

Dr. Gary S. Berger, world-renowned tubal reversal surgeon, welcomes Dr. Charles W. Monteith to the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center surgical team.

Dr. Monteith is the first tubal reversal surgeon to join the practice since the initial tubal reversal microsurgery performed by Dr. Berger in 1982.

Monteith began his fellowship training with the center in January 2008, and has assisted in more than 100 reversal procedures under the guidance of Dr. Berger.

According to Dr. Monteith, his plan is to keep tubal reversal surgery a viable option for women wanting to have children after tubal ligation surgery.

“My interest in becoming a tubal reversal surgeon began when I realized that tubal reversal surgery was gradually becoming less available to patients because of limited training opportunities for younger physicians,” said Monteith.

Dr. Monteith graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University in Louisiana. He attended medical school at the University of California at San Francisco where he received a Howard Hughes Medical Research Fellowship used to conduct research in molecular genetics.

After completing his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he accepted a clinical assistant professor position with the department of obstetrics and gynecology in 2001. He also served as assistant professor in obstetrics and gynecology at Wake Medical Hospital in Raleigh for seven years where he practiced high-risk obstetrics and advanced surgical gynecology.

Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is the only facility in the United States dedicated exclusively to tubal reversal surgery. Dr. Gary Berger has successfully performed over 7,000 tubal reversals using the one-hour outpatient microsurgical technique he developed and refined. His technique has been featured on The Learning Channel and Discovery Health.

References:
http://www.tubal-reversal.net/doctor-monteith.htm
Tubal Reversal Blog

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Choose the Best Tubal Reversal Doctor

If you're considering having your tubes untied, knowing what questions to ask is key. Dr. Berger and the staff at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center have put together some frequently asked questions to help you make the right tubal reversal decision. Reversing your tubal ligation is an important decision. Why trust anyone but the best with your health?

When women begin researching tubal reversal surgery, there are several questions that are frequently asked. These questions are typically based on the differences that become apparent when they compare various facilities and doctors.

“How do I choose a doctor?” Considering the number of choices, it is one of the most important questions to consider before a woman moves forward with planning her tubal reversal procedure. Training, experience, availability, and patient support can vary greatly between doctors and facilities.

Most women who research the option of tubal reversal surgery after a tubal ligation are interested in how many reversal procedures the doctor has performed. Many reproductive surgeons have performed a tubal reversal procedure, but few perform the procedure routinely and even fewer limit their practice to this specialty. In the case of tubal reversal surgery, experience is an important factor in predicting the outcome of the procedure. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is the only medical facility specifically for tubal ligation reversal surgery. Dr. Gary Berger performs 4 reversals a day and has performed more than 7000 reversal procedures in his career.

Another question women frequently ask is whether the doctor uses the dye technique or a stent to ensure the tubes are open following surgery. The use of the dye technique is not the most accurate indicator regarding whether the tubes are open following tubal repair to allow conception. The stent technique is the better approach in our opinion to avoid any doubt. The stent is sterile and does not pass through the cervix. The stent not damage the tubes, and it ensures that they are open so a dye test is not necessary. With the stent technique used by Dr. Berger, there is no question regarding tubal patency following surgery, which puts the woman in a much better position for achieving pregnancy following surgery.

A common question during the process of researching tubal reversal facilities is whether the doctor uses permanent or absorbable suture to repair the fallopian tubes and whether he or she reconnects each of the tubal layers. While some doctors may suture all of the tubal layers, Dr. Berger uses permanent suture and sews the muscular and outer serosal layers together. He does not place suture in the inner endothelial layer as this may increase the risk of scar formation within the tubal lumen. In Dr. Berger’s opinion, this is the best approach. Comparing doctors’ data regarding pregnancy outcomes is the best way to assess their techniques since high pregnancy rates are a clear indication that the techniques are successful.

Ultimately, the most frequently asked – and most important - question regarding tubal reversal surgery is, “What are the doctor’s success rates”. Since pregnancy and its outcome are the primary concerns of most women who choose the reversal procedure, the answer to this question should be based on accurate statistical data. On the Internet, claims about tubal reversal pregnancy rates are often made without supporting information or documentation - such as a description of the patient population, study method, and follow-up interval. At Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, Dr. Berger and his staff do everything possible to obtain and report this information on an ongoing basis. This allows them to remain informed about the number of pregnancies achieved and what their outcomes were after tubal reversal and to answer questions and guide patients who are waiting to become pregnant.

The decision to undergo surgery to restore fertility after a previous sterilization is a serious one for any couple. Where to go for surgery and with whom care will be entrusted is an important part of that decision. Potential patients should expect that they have been given detailed, accurate information regarding costs and recovery times, as well as careful analysis and reporting of accurate statistics regarding pregnancy and birth rates. This is referred to as “evidence based medicine” and is consistent with the mission of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. It is one of the many reasons why the facility has become known as the best place to have tubal reversal surgery.

Friday, July 11, 2008

The Ethics of Tubal Ligation

Dr Berger has posted to his tubal reversal blog about the Ethics of Tubal Ligation. He says Doctors who perform tubal ligations should consider the possibility that the patient might in the furure change her mind, and therefore it is preferable to perform a type of tubal ligation better suited to reversing at a later time, should the need arise.

"One of today’s patients at Chapel Hill Surgical Center was a woman in her thirties who recently become married and had a tubal ligation at age 24 years when she had no children. Her tubal ligation had been performed by a tubal coagulation procedure in which the fallopian tubes were burned at the junction of her uterus. The tubal lumen or opening within the uterine wall was scarred completely on both the right and left sides from the burning procedure. Therefore, the only way to perform a tubal reversal was through the technique of tubouterine implantation.

I mention this case because it was unnecessarily destructive, especially when performed for a young woman with no children. Many studies show that these are women who are most likely to change their minds later on and want to be able to have children. In this case, almost any other tubal ligation procedure would have been preferable. In my view, the best choice of a tubal ligation for a young woman with no children is the clip method (either Hulka clip or Filshie clip)."

In a follow up post the question is raised, since there are tubal ligation methods that can be reversed, is it ethical for a doctor to destroy the tubes in a young woman with no children?

Dr Berger writes "One of today’s patients is a 26 year old who had a tubal ligation at age 22 and had never had children. The doctor who performed her tubal ligation first applied Falope rings to the tubes, then proceeded to burn them in several locations. In her case, tubal reversal was not possible at all. During her operation, I wondered why any doctor would perform such a destructive type of tubal ligation for a young woman with no children. The Falope ring alone would have been sufficient to prevent pregnancy, yet allow reversal at a later time if she changed her mind about having children. Fortunately, she has the option of treatment by IVF. Still, why would a doctor perform an operation that essentially destroyed the tubes in such a young woman when there are a variety of other less destructive procedures for performing a tubal ligation? Is this ethical medical treatment?

I am very interested in what others think about this issue. Please leave your comments!!"

Friday, June 27, 2008

Sally Muncy, R.N. Tubal Reversal Operating Room Nurse

Meet Sally, a Tubal Reversal OR Nurse The team at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center wants you to feel comfortable during your time with us. Sally Muncy, RN, an operating room nurse at Chapel Hill Surgical Center, describes what to expect the day of your surgery, and how she plays a part in your tubal reversal care in her latest tubal reversal blog. From preoperatively to recovery, Sally is there for you.

"Dr. Berger has asked me to give a short description of what I do as an Operating Room Nurse so that you will feel that you know me when you come here for your tubal reversal surgery. I am a nurse who accompanies you to the operating room once the preoperative nurses have admitted you and taken care of all your physical as well as emotional needs. I am there for you to make sure that you are comfortable and have no last minute questions or misgivings.

One more time I will check your name on your name band and ask you about allergies and if you have eaten. I will ask you to use the rest room to empty your bladder as Dr. Berger does not use any bladder catheter in your bladder during surgery. I’m not asking these same questions that the other nurses have ask you because I don’t know the answers, but ask them only as one more opportunity to avoid a mistake about something you may have forgotten to mention."

In The Operating Room

"In operating room, you will be made comfortable and warm and everything that is being done will be explained to you. I realize this is a little frightening since everyone in the operating room wears a mask, gloves and gown for your protection. This brings up another point about who will be in the operating room with you. As I said I will be at your side the whole time. There will also be an anesthesiologist or anesthetist, a surgical assistant, and a surgical scrub technician (the person who is responsible for all the sterility of the surgical equipment and for seeing that Dr. Berger has the instruments as he needs them when he is concentrating on surgery). The only other person present is Dr. Berger.

For those of you (and there are many) who have a concern for modesty in the operating room, you really have nothing to worry about. After the surgical area is cleansed you are covered from head to toe. There is only about an 8 inch by 3 inch window of skin exposed on your abdomen. Many ladies also come for surgery while having their menstrual period. This also is handled very discreetly. You will keep your underwear and pad on until the last minute and then you can remove them in the bathroom and we will have a pad on the bed for you. I really want to impress upon you that from the time you walk in the front door to when you leave after surgery you will be treated with the utmost respect and dignity.

Once you are settled in the operating room you go off to sleep fairly quickly after being attached to heart monitors and a final safety check being done. One more time every staff person in the room checks your name, allergies, and other important data regarding your health. At this point everyone takes their designated position in the room and like a finely choreographed dance surgery begins. Because of keeping sterility in the room, no one can touch another person so each one has to know exactly what they are doing and where the other four people are.I am the one who keeps computer records of anything pertinent to your surgery while Dr. Berger dictates in detail. I am also responsible to see that everyone has the sterile equipment, medications, irrigating fluids, or anything else that needs to be brought in to the operating room. And finally I perform, with the scrub technician, a counting of all the instruments and dressings that are used during surgery. This count is also done before you enter the room and two more times. The final count must match exactly. This avoids any concern of a lost instrument or dressing. This is to insure absolute safety. "

On To The Recovery Room

"When Dr. Berger finishes surgery I will put a small dressing on your abdomen. Surgical time will be recorded and you will soon wake up and move back to your original bed. It is then my pleasure to return you to the recovery room where your nurse will greet you and I will bring your family member in to sit with you.

I just want to assure you once again that you will be in good, safe hands throughout your tubal reversal surgery. Every staff member at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center and Chapel Hill Surgical Center is there to meet your needs and we are honored that you have put your trust, first in Dr. Berger, and then in everyone else who has any part in your care. "

Sally Muncy, R.N. Operating Room Nurse Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center

6 Responses to “O.R. Nurse”

Ericka Says: June 27th, 2008 at 6:17 am Sally, this is a wonderful introduction. Thank you. I’m sure it will bring comfort to anyone who wonders what goes on in the OR. It is comforting to know that each and every staff member at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is a highly trained professional who has the patients’ best interests at heart. That is one of the things that makes this the best place for tubal reversal surgery and why women come here from all over the world.

Rhonda Brown RN Says: June 27th, 2008 at 7:12 am I know that this will bring comfort to each and every person that reads this. I know it will hellp answer lots of questions and bring a calmness to those who are wondering what exactly goes on in the operating room. This is just another example of exceptional patient care that is offered by the staff at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.

Jennifer Okun Says: June 27th, 2008 at 8:15 am Thank you for the very descriptive and informative post, Sally. You give a clear understanding of what patients are to expect during surgery. I hope all our patients take the time to read our blog - especially before they come here for their surgery. If they do, they will definitely feel more comfortable about what they can expect during their experience here.
Stephanie, RN Says:
June 27th, 2008 at 12:16 pm Thanks Sally. This will help patients understand the role of a circulating nurse and help calm their fears about why and how certain things are done.

Sarah Meachem RN Says: June 27th, 2008 at 2:05 pm Sally’s excellent description of her role as an OR nurse should definitely alleviate patient fears about the OR and general anesthesia. Patients at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center are always in capable hands and receive the best possible care.

Andrea Says: June 27th, 2008 at 5:57 pm Thanks so much for the description, Sally! I can’t wait to meet you, and the rest of the staff. I am scheduled on 7/30. Thanks so very much for taking the time to help ease our fears…one would think that after 2 vaginal births and 2 c-sections, there would be nothing left to fear…not the case!
Thanks again, and God Bless.