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.

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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.

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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 !!!

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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.

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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...

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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

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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!

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

Another Day of Untying Tubes

The following is from the Tubal Reversal Blog where Dr. Charles Monteith reports his diary entries for another day of assisting Dr. Berger in untying tubes for patients at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.

Dr. Montieth’s Diary on Becoming a Tubal Reversal Specialist

Today we had another successful day of untying tubes. We began the day at 7AM. Four patients were scheduled for tubal ligation reversal surgery.

I was able to first assist Dr. Berger in the first three surgeries of the day, but had to leave prior to the fourth surgery. I am becoming proficient at identifying tubal anatomy and repairing tubes that have been tied.

The first patient had her tubes tied several years ago and she was now in a new relationship. Both she and her partner desired more children. They made the decision that they would undergo tubal ligation reversal and try to pursue their dream of having children together. Her surgery went well and we were able to successfully reverse her tubal ligation.

The second patient was similar to the first and desired more children. Her surgery also went well.

The third patient had her tubes tied, but after her surgery she lost a child to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). We often hear stories like this from many patients who come to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. It is extremely sad to hear the stories these patients tell. My heart aches for them as they try to replace their children and add to their family. Every time I hear these stories I think of my own children and what it would be like to experience such a loss. I can not fully imagine the pain from such loss but I can understand the strong desire to replace a cherished soul. I am happy to report that her surgery went extremely well and she had an excellent operative result. I take enjoyment out of every reversal surgery I have participated in, and feel an extra sense of accomplishment when assisting in untying tubes for patients who have lost children unexpectedly.

I had to leave before the fourth patient had surgery. Fortunately, I will be back in the morning for four more reversal surgeries and to meet four more interesting people and learn about their stories.

Tags: Dr. Monteith, repairing tubes, reversal surgery, SIDS, surgery, tied, tubal anatomy, tubal ligation, tubal ligation reversal, tubal ligation reversal specialist, tubal ligation reversal surgery, tubes tied, untying tubes

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1. Rhonda Brown RN Says:
   April 30th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
   

   It is truely gratifying to be a part of giving families a new start. I am sure that you will learn something new from each surgery that you are present for. I know that one amazing thing about working at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is that you learn something new either about someone else or yourself everyday.

2. Ericka Pamplin Says:
   May 1st, 2008 at 6:20 am
   

   Whatever the reason may be for choosing a tubal reversal, it is very rewarding to hear the success stories at the end of each day.

3. Stephanie Duncan RN Says:
   May 1st, 2008 at 7:01 am
   

   We are in a great profession and have wonderful jobs here at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. We love what we do!

4. SarahD Says:
   May 1st, 2008 at 7:13 am
   

   It is such a great feeling when a patient calls to inform us of their success.

5. Myrna White Says:
   May 1st, 2008 at 8:03 am
   

   Like Dr. Monteith stated it is a wonderful feeling when the surgeries go so well and the patient’s can look forward into adding to their family.

6. Julia Smith RN Says:
   May 1st, 2008 at 9:27 am
   

   It is such a pleasure to assist couples with adding children to their families. We feel honored that they chose Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.

7. jgokun Says:
   May 1st, 2008 at 9:39 am
   

   I have had the opportunity to work in the O.R. several days over the past couple of weeks and have enjoyed seeing Dr. Monteith in surgery. We look forward to July 21, 2008 when he starts practicing here full time.



8. Sarah Meachem RN Says:
   May 1st, 2008 at 10:54 am
   

   I’m glad to hear that Dr. Monteith is learning a lot about tubal reversal surgery and that he enjoys meeting the patients and hearing their individual stories and reasons for wanting a tubal reversal. I can tell that he receives a lot of satisfaction from being able to help many different women achieve their goals of being able to have more children.

9. Pamela Mills CRNA Says:
   May 1st, 2008 at 10:56 am
   

   I think the miracle here is that Dr Berger has found in Dr Monteith someone who shares his passion and compassion for all of our patients who travel to Chapel Hill for the purpose of getting their tubes untied.

10. Matt Murphy ST Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 12:09 pm
    

    I really feel great knowing that we are helping families to grow.

How to Get Tubes Untied: Reverse Tubal Ligation

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What is Reverse Tubal Ligation? Reverse tubal ligation - or more properly, tubal ligation reversal - is a procedure to get tubes untied for women who desire a pregnancy after tubal ligation. There are actually several procedures that can be used to untie tubes after the tubes have been tied.

Techniques of Reverse Tubal Ligation

There are 3 main techniques that can be used for reversing tubal ligation.

1. Tubal anastomosis
2. Tubal implantation
3. Salpingostomy (Fimbriectomy Reversal)

Tubal Anastomosis

The most common method for untying tubes is the reverse tubal ligation procedure of tubal anastomosis. Anastomosis refers to joining two body parts, and tubotubal anastomosis is joining two tubal segments together. Most techniques that tie tubes result in two separate tubal segments, so the simplest way to get tubes untied in these cases is with the anastomosis procedure.
For more details about untying tubes via tubal anastomosis, see the topic on Tubal Reversal by Tubal Anastomosis on the Tubal Reversal Blog and the description of Microsurgical Tubal Anastomosis on the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center website.

What is the Cost of Untying Tubes?

Reverse tubal ligation is usually described as extremely expensive, ranging from $10,000 to $30,000. The tubal anastomosis procedure to untie tubes costs $5900 at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Because it is done as outpatient surgery and performed four times a day, the cost savings is passed on to the women who want kids after tubal ligation.

Watch Dr. Berger Untie Tubes

The tubal reversal operation by Dr. Berger has been featured on television - this video clip on YouTube is 3 minutes long. To watch the entire operation, you can order a free video or DVD of tubes untied.

Other Methods to Untie Tubes

Tubal implantation and salpingostomy are less frequent techniques to untie the tubes after a tubal ligation. For descriptions of these techniques, see the topic on Tubal Reversal by Tubal Implantation and Tubal Reversal by Salpingostomy on the Tubal Reversal Blog or Read the section on Reversal Illustrations on the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center website.

1. Tubal Reversal » What to Know if You Want Tubes Untied Says:
   
   April 26th, 2008 at 6:55 pm [...] This summary is to help women who want to get their tubes untied. The first thing to know is what tying tubes actually means. It is not as simple as placing a string around the tube that can later be untied. Contrary to what some people think, tubes don’t become untied by themselves after a certain length of time. With this basic information about the fallopian tube and tubal ligation methods in mind, I will explain how reversal of tubal ligation is done in the next topic Tubal Reversal Blog - How to Get Tubes Untied: Reverse Tubal Ligation. [...]
   


2. Julia Smith RN Says:
   
   April 26th, 2008 at 7:03 pm I know that our patients and potential patients wil find this information interesting, especially the video clip showing Dr. Berger performing a reversal. Many of the women I talk to feel confused about the type of sterilization they have had - or the difference between the techniques - and this blog will make that clearer.
   


3. Rhonda Brown RN Says:
   
   April 27th, 2008 at 5:48 pm Information is the best gift that you can give anyone. Dr. Berger’s dedication to patient care begins even before they walk through the doors of his facility. Detailed information allows women to make the best choice for themselves and their families.
   


4. Charles Monteith MD Says:
   
   April 27th, 2008 at 8:24 pm A clear concise introduction to untying tubes. It does not get any more straight forward or simpler than this.
   


5. Brandon Martin-Williams ST Says:
   
   April 28th, 2008 at 12:12 pm This is a great way to familiarize yourself with the techniques used here at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. There are many ways to tie tubes. These are the ways, based on our statistics, that have proven to work best at untying tubes.
   


6. Pamela Mills CRNA Says:
   
   April 28th, 2008 at 1:42 pm Very nice, I just can’t say enough about Dr Berger’s commitment to patient education in the field of tubal untying.
   


7. Stephanie Duncan RN Says:
   
   April 28th, 2008 at 2:16 pm The illustrations on our website really do help give patients a better understanding of the process tying and untying tubes.