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Have you had your tubes tied?

Many women have had their tubes tied and many now desire a baby. If this is you then join the many other women who are desiring the same thing. Do you suffer from Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome? Are you trying to tell the world what is happening to you but no one wants to listen? Have you been told PTLS does not exist? I invite you to read and join in with comments and make being a woman easier. :)
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Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Baby Arrives


There are so many things to think about when you finally find out you are pregnant. You have been trying for years and you want to pinch yourself to make sure it is true. Now, the time has come to start getting the nursery ready.

Let's begin with baby cribs. Although baby cribs come on all different sizes and styles, it is important to remember that cribs should meet all safety criteria.


There are also many colors to choose from, unlike years ago. Colors can range from dark, natural wood, and white.


Choosing the right crib to fit the nursery does take some time, but it is well worth it. For those who want a convertible crib to save money in the long run there are many to choose from.

Prices for cribs can cost anywhere from a little over a $100 to many hundreds of dollars. 

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Tubal Reversal or IVF is the Question for Many

Couples that are thinking about having a child after a tubal ligation will often ask if a tubal reversal is a better choice over IVF. Which one will help them have a baby faster and what is the cost of the treatments?

There are factors involved when trying to make the choice. Price, of course, is a huge concern especially in this economy. The price of IVF can be overwhelming for many couples and often leads to loans that have to be paid back. If the first treatment does not work then it is back for more treatments. This is not to say that IVF isn’t the better choice for some women. If the fallopian tubes are too damaged then the tubal reversal surgeon will not be able to repair them. Another factor is the woman’s age. Age affects the women’s eggs. As we get older the egg quality as well as quantity diminishes. Male factors must also be taken into consideration. If a low sperm count is present then this will also affect the pregnancy success rate.

Tubal ligation reversal may be a better option for those couples that do not have any known fertility issues. This is a much more natural way to conceive and there is a chance of conceiving each cycle. For those who would like more than one child after a reversal there is no treatment needed. The cost of tubal reversal surgery at this time at the leading tubal reversal center is $5900.00. This is far less expensive than the alternative of IVF. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center answers the question of what is the chance of becoming pregnant after tubal reversal? At Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center it stands at 70%. Two-thirds of patients become pregnant in the first year following surgery. This percentage rate alone proves just how successful having ones tubes reversed can be.

Desiring a child after a tubal ligation is serious. The more informed a couple is the better they are able to make their decision. IVF or tubal reversals are both options for couples desiring a child after tubal ligation.

For more information of tubal ligation reversal a free consultation with tubal reversal nurses is available by calling 1-919-968-4656. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center also has an extensive website located at http://www.tubal-reversal.net.

Monday, August 23, 2010

Having A Baby After Tubal Reversal Surgery

After going through the tubal reversal procedure, the main goal for many couples is to begin to try to have a child. Conceiving can happen very quickly or it can take more time then some realize.

The journey to pregnancy after tubal reversal surgery is one that is filled with excited, anticipation as well as disappointment in some cases. Disappointment can happen monthly, but the key is to not give up.

Having a baby after tubal reversal surgery is a dream that comes true. After months, or even years of planning for surgery and then the date is finally here it seems like it never moves fast enough. Following surgery here is the trying to conceive and with each new cycle the frustration can grow,

Watching others go through the process and getting pregnancy faster than you can also lead to disappointment. Only when you are about to give up does the magic seem to happen. That long awaited positive pregnancy test happens and you can’t believe your eyes.

Even looking at it over and over you still may think it is a dream. And not even pinching yourself will convince you this is real. But it is and the next step is to make sure the baby is settled in your uterus safely.

This is what having a baby after tubal reversal surgery is like for many. It may not be the easiest of journeys but it sure is worth it in the end.

For more information on tubal reversal surgery or to become involved with others that have taken the journey visit the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center website.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Tubes Tied And Can’t Afford IVF

Having your tubes tied may feel like the biggest mistake you have made in your life. You would give everything to undo this and have all be right again in the baby-making world. For many the price of IVF is not something they can even afford to think about much less pay for. But all hope does not have to be lost.

Having your tubes tied and can’t afford IVF does not mean there can’t be anymore babies in your future. There is a procedure that costs much less and can be performed as an outpatient surgery so that you are not spending time in the hospital. This procedure is called tubal ligation reversal.

Tubal ligation reversal is pretty much what it states it is. It takes an expert tubal ligation reversal surgeon to “undo” those tied tubes and repair them and put them back together so that the sperm and egg can meet and form the baby you desire.

Tubal ligation reversal is affordable. The price can range depending on where you have the surgery performed. Some surgeons still perform this surgery in the hospital setting, which raises the overall cost. While other surgeons performed tubal ligation reversal as an outpatient procedure. Not only is it less expensive it is safer. The reason it is safer is because all of the patients are there for the same thing and not because of various illnesses.

For more information on affordable tubal ligation reversal please take a moment and view Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Not only are they dedicated solely to tubal ligation reversal and blocked fallopian tubes they are the Center to produce statistics on tubal reversal which are used by surgeons all over the world.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Contemplating Tubal Reversal After 40

For many women contemplating tubal reversal after 40 they know time is not on their side. Having tubal reversal at a younger age is enough to have doubts but being over 40 years of age does not help things.

Like so many tubal reversal patients before them many turn to the tubal reversal message board to talk with others to get answers and support. Women over the age of 40 are asking if they should go through with it and are asking for some positive results. They want real answers from real people.

What are my chances for pregnancy after tubal reversal? And will my age really be that big of a factor? The answer is yes, your age is a factor and many suggest that if you want to have the tubal reversal surgery the sooner the better.

Going through any life changing decision will always bring about doubts. We are all human and second guess what we know is right for us in our heart but at times just need that extra support.

If you are over 40 and considering tubal reversal Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center has a vast amount of information. There is a blog, tubal reversal videos and a message board that is very active and very supportive.

If you have a question that you cannot find the answer to the tubal reversal nurses are available seven days a week for a free phone consultation.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Trying To Conceive And Feeling Hopeless After Tubal Reversal

All too many times after tubal reversal many women expect to get pregnant right away. The trying to conceive is supposed to be fun right? But, what happens when the positive pregnancy test does not come about right away?

When the tubal reversal surgery is over many feel that the hard part is over and done with. You are pretty well healed from the surgery except for the occasional pulling or twinge. Now the easy part of getting pregnant. Oh wait, this isn't;t working as planned. And many times the feeling is this never took this long when I was younger.

The truth is that it may take longer trying to conceive after tubal reversal for some. And it may lead to frustration and disappointment to many. This is a discussion on the tubal reversal message board on the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center website.

For many the month to month job of trying to conceive can become draining. The temping along with trying to time everything just right for when that egg releases only to get a negative pregnancy test is enough to make may throw their arms up in defeat.

The main thing to remember is to relax and let nature take its course. The stress and worry are not going to help. Although this may not help much there are many in your shoes and support is available from those going through the same thing.

What are some ways to help in the ttc journey? Have you found that this is stressful for you?

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Tubes Untied And Charting Your Cycle

 

For those women that have had tubal reversal surgery and are now trying to conceive the tubal reversal surgery may seem like the easy part. As many know without having to read is that trying to conceive isn’t always that easy.

The great thing is with tubal reversal surgery it is a much more natural way to get pregnant. Once the surgery is completed you do not need the medical intervention that is required with IVF.

One of the things that many do realize and some do not is that it is not always the easiest thing to conceive that first baby. And, it may take a few months and even a year or more. For many they have the high hopes that they will get pregnant within the first cycle and it doesn’t always happen this way.

The months seem to drag on. In the meantime, many are taking their basal body temperature and using the ovulation predictor kits faithfully. It is just very important that this is the natural way of getting pregnant and the timing needs to be right. It is proven that each month a woman has a 25% chance of becoming pregnant. This is a study completed on women that have not had tubal reversal surgery. This is the average woman who is trying to start or expand her family.

For many the stress of trying to conceive can become all-consuming and sometimes a break is needed. Remarkably, many women actually conceive during this time. Many suggest that this is due to less stress and pressure of trying to become pregnant.

Many women who have chosen to have tubal reversal are older now and have children that are almost fully grown. This is all the more reason to not give up faith and keep trying. For some it will take longer but as many tubal reversal patients say, “If it is worth it is worth working and waiting for.”

Many women have tubal reversal for the chance to have a child again. Yes, it may be a bit of time before you actually conceive but it is all worth it in the end.

For more information and facts about tubal reversal Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is the leading authority and has couples travel from all over the world for a second chance of having children after a tubal ligation.

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Tubes Tied and Wanting A Baby

 

If the title of this sounds all too familiar you are not alone. Although many women choose to have a tubal ligation at some point in their lives many regret it.

Some women were just at a bad time in their lives maybe relationship wise. Others really thought they were done having children and that was he end.

But, as with everything else in life things change. Having your tubes tied and wanting a baby is not all that terrible. There is hope and the answer is tubal reversal.

For those that have no idea what tubal reversal is it is the procedure in which a surgeon actually repairs the fallopian tubes and puts them back together to function as they did before the tubal ligation.

So, what are the chances of getting pregnant after tubal reversal? Actually quite good and proven better than IVF. There are  factors to keep in mind when considering tubal reversal.

Your Age

- the older you are the less egg reserve you have. This may result in taking longer in conceiving and successful pregnancy.

The type of tubal ligation you had

-depending on the damage that was done during he ligation will determine the mount of healthy fallopian tube that will remain after repair.

If you are searching for more information because you have your tubes tied and want a baby please call the tubal reversal nurses for a free phone consultation at (919) 968-4656. The website also has a very active tubal reversal message board for support and friendship.

Best Chances Of Getting Pregnant: Tubal Reversal or IVF?

 

Although there are many women who choose to have a tubal ligation about half of them will regret their decision sometime. What if they decide they want more children? What are the options? And how expense will this be?

Many ask what the best chances are at getting pregnant? Is the answer tubal reversal or IVF? Although there is a very personal decision to made there are major differences.

For those who have researched IVF it is clear that it is very expensive. One round of the treatment can cost up to $10,000 in the United States. And what if the first round doesn’t work?  Unfortunately for many it doesn’t and many times the desire to have a baby can over run the expenses. Many have put themselves so far in debt they have almost or have actually lost their homes.

Then what is are the best chances of getting pregnant? For many the answer is tubal reversal. Not only is tubal reversal less expensive it is more natural.

In a recent study with data collected from over 5000 tubal reversal patients at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, it is proven that tubal reversal has better pregnancy statistics.

By taking a look at the study that has been published it is quite clear that tubal reversal is the leader in successful pregnancy results.

For those who are interested in having children after a tubal ligation the answer is to do your research. The CHTRC website has a vast amount of information available including but not limited to over 40 tubal reversal videos, a very active message board as well as a blog.

If you have questions the staff is available to answer your questions seven days a week. The chances of getting pregnant after tubal ligation reversal are numerous considering there is a new chance each month!

Friday, January 8, 2010

Tubal Reversal:Increase Your Chances Of Getting Pregnant

 

In this video, Dr. Gary Berger of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center explains why he performs tubal reversal surgery with the techniques he and Dr. Charles Monteith use.

Although tubal reversal is considered a major operation the technique has been perfected at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center and is a one hour, low cost outpatient procedure. Not only does this procedure reduce pain after the surgery it also increases the chances of getting pregnant using tubal reversal microsurgery techniques.

There are many other factors that come into play after tubal reversal surgery to help to conceive and many of the tubal reversal patients discuss this on the tubal reversal message board.

If you have questions about tubal reversal surgery and would like to speak with someone on the tubal reversal staff they are available seven days a week for a free phone consultation.

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Repairing Blocked Tubes Using Tubal Reversal Surgery

 

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For those who have found out that the reason they are unable to conceive is due to blocked tubes there is help. It can be very devastating to those couples who have been trying to conceive a child only to find out there is a problem.

Having blocked fallopian tubes is not uncommon. Many times there are no symptoms and only after tests are run can it be detected in many cases. For some there are symptoms which can be unexplained pelvic or abdominal pain.

There are a few reasons why women suffer from blocked tubes some are previous infection, adhesion formation from a previous surgery as well as previous ectopic pregnancy.

The biggest question is can I still get pregnant? Yes, it is very possible to be able to conceive after having blocked tubes. There are very skilled surgeons available. In finding the right surgeon it is very important to find one that specializes in repairing blocked tubes.

The surgeons at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center are known worldwide for their expertise in repairing blocked fallopian tubes using tubal reversal surgery. The surgeons are able to repair the tubes in 98% of the cases. A majority of the patients move on to have successful pregnancies.

For more information on repairing blocked tubes using tubal reversal surgery please visit Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. The tubal reversal nurses are available to take your calls seven days a week and will help answer your questions.

Monday, December 7, 2009

Tubal Ligation Reversal: A True Gift

Tubal ligation reversal is a procedure I which a woman that has had a tubal ligation (tubes tied) has surgery which makes her fertile again.

When researching tubal ligation reversal one of the most common things I see women write are that they are having the tubal ligation reversal in order to give their husband a child. Many times the tubal ligation procedure was performed while the woman was in a previous relationship and now she is in a better as well as loving relationship.

What more of a gift could be offered to a new spouse? The chances to carry on the family name and to have a child with someone that you love. Not only is the couple blessed but also the child is so wanted.

The Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center message board is full of women who are doing just this. They discuss how lucky they are to have someone who cares about them and many times children from a previous marriage. What more of a gift could anyone ask for?

For those searching for information of tubal ligation reversal the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center nurses are always available to answer any questions that you may have. There is also a blog and over 40 tubal ligation reversal videos.

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Tubal Reversal: A Natural Way To Conceive

For women who have had a tubal and now are looking into a more natural way to conceive rather than IVF the answer is tubal reversal. Tubal reversal gives a couple the chance to conceive every month. After having the first tubal reversal baby the couple can go on to have subsequent children without intervention as needed with IVF.

For those who have been researching tubal reversal and IVF it is no secret the major difference in cost between the two. IVF can cost as much as $10,000.00 per round. Whereas tubal reversal surgery is about $6000.00 a much less costly way to have your fertility back.

Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center has been long known as the best tubal reversal center in the world. Couples travel from all over the world to have either Dr. Gary Berger or Dr. Charles Monteith perform the outpatient, lost cost tubal reversal procedure.

The tubal reversal surgery takes about an hour and patients are returning to the hotel within a couple of hours. The following day the tubal reversal nurses will go to the room you are staying in and perform the post op check and then you are free to return home.

Many tubal reversal women as when it is okay to begin trying to conceive. The answer is as soon as you feel up to it. The majority of tubal reversal patients are pretty much back to normal within a week or two. For some tubal reversal patients the shock of finding out they are actually pregnant within a few weeks of surgery is quite evident on the tubal reversal message board.

The tubal reversal videos have answered many questions for those who are trying to decide between tubal reversal and IVF. After watching these it is quite clear why many have chosen tubal reversal to conceive children naturally.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Tubal Surgery-Only Time Will Tell

For many the choice to have tubal surgery did not come easy. Trying to decide between having tubal surgery and IVF is a big decision and if you want a baby in the end it is a huge task.

Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is such a center that believes in Informed Decision. This is giving the patient the information and letting them decide what is best for them. They are not told that tubal surgery will get them a baby in the end because no human can guarantee that. But, if a surgeon tells a woman that she is getting too old and all the tests come back looking great why shouldn’t she be able to make the choice herself?

Informing about how tubal surgery works and giving actual pregnancy statistics is something that Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center takes very seriously. Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith are not going to “candy coat” anything and make promises that they cannot stand behind.

Most of us want to be told the truth and there are still surgeons out there that care for the patient and not just trying to make money. To be told that your chances of havng a baby after tubal surgery are good rather than you will definitely have a baby and then not having a child is more realistic.

As there are no guarantees with tubal surgery the best thing a woman can do is to choose a tubal reversal surgeon that specializes in just this type of surgery and know that they are doing their best to help your dreams come true.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Tubal Ligation Reversal In America

Each year there are many women researching tubal ligation reversal. With the use of the Internet it has become much easier to research things and tubal ligation reversal surgery is no different.

When researching tubal ligation reversal what is the main thing a couple or woman looks for? Most times it is the price of the procedure itself. Many women who are researching tubal reversal have already researched IVF and the price of just one treatment of IVF can be quite shocking. There are many that have almost lost their homes and such trying to pay for the IVF treatments.

One of the ideas that many women and couples seem to think is that tubal ligation reversal is less expensive in other countries other than in America. A word of warning-it just may cost you more than you could imagine. It could cost you the fertility that you are trying to get back.

When comparing prices many do not take in the fact of travel, hospital stay and the cost if something does go wrong. Have any of the tubal reversal surgeons that are outside of America published successful tubal ligation reversal pregnancy statistics?

Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center offers low cost, outpatient tubal reversal surgery right here in America. Many times they have discounts for certain times of the year as well as a savings plan that can be added to while saving for the surgery. The ideal thing with the tubal reversal savings plan is that once it is started as little as ten dollars a week can be added.

For those searching for tubal reversal surgery here in America Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center has an extensive website which includes over 40 tubal ligation reversal videos as well as a message board for those who would like to ask other tubal reversal patients questions or to form a friendship for support.

Monday, November 30, 2009

Tubal Reversal Surgery And Getting Pregnant After

Many times after a woman has had tubal reversal surgery there is a small fear that she will not be able to conceive. This is natural and a majority of women do go through this. One of the best things to do even before going through tubal reversal surgery is to know your cycles. Many women know about the time they ovulate but not the exact time in their cycles.

By learning your cycle before tubal reversal surgery you will better know your body. Do not be alarmed if it takes a couple of months for your cycles to return to normal after surgery. Any woman going through tubal reversal surgery needs to keep in mind that this is still surgery and it will take time for your body to return to normal.

By knowing when you ovulate beforehand it is easier to notice the different signs after surgery. Many times there is a pain either on the left or right side right before or during ovulation. Another great thing women do is to begin using the Ovulation Predictor Kits before tubal reversal surgery.

The Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center message board is full of tubal reversal patients who wish they had learned their cycle before tubal reversal surgery. Another great point is not to be disappointed if you do not conceive right away. The average woman only has a 20-25% chance of conceiving each month. A tubal reversal patient that goes by the name of “HeWants2BeADaddy” shared this information with the other tubal reversal women.

For those seeking more information on conceiving after tubal reversal surgery the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center website has videos and a tubal reversal blog for viewing and reading.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Wanting Tubal Reversal Surgery


For those women that want more children after a tubal ligation the big question is are the tubes repairable. When looking into tubal reversal surgery many women do know that their tubes have been “tied” but do not know the exact procedure that has been used.

One of the fears of women looking into tubal reversal surgery is that they will get into the surgery and find out that the fallopian tubes are too damaged to be repaired.

If this is one of the fears that you face when wanting tubal reversal surgery be sure to search out the experts in the field. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is the leader in the field of tubal reversal the world over.

Dr. Gary Berger has been in the field for over three decades and is joined by Dr. Charles Monteith. Dr. Berger helped in pioneering the outpatient, low cost tubal reversal procedure that he uses today.

For those who are interested in tubal reversal surgery answers and are afraid the tubes may be too damaged the CHTRC website is full of information. There is a blog, tubal reversal message board which is great for support as well as the tubal reversal nurses that are available to answer questions 7 days a week at (919) 968-4656. They will be more than happy to fill you in on information that you are searching for.

The Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal website also has a great page named “Getting Started” that will tell you how to get your tubal ligation operative report or if you cannot get that how the surgeons will be able to tell if you are a good candidate for tubal reversal surgery.

Friday, November 6, 2009

Tubal Ligation Reversal And Knowing Ovulation

For those who have undergone tubal ligation reversal to have more children after a tubal ligation knowing when you ovulate is very important. Many women are eager to begin to try to conceive and get that positive pregnancy test.

After tubal ligation reversal it takes time for your body to return to normal. It may take a few months for your system to get back to a regular pattern. This was surgery and your body needs time to heal. For those who have been suffering from Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome this is certainly going to be different with those PTLS symptoms finally beginning to go away.

For those who are looking into tubal ligation reversal surgery now is the time to start figuring out when you ovulate. Many patients on the tubal ligation reversal message board have stated that they wish they had done this. It would have saved them confuson and time.

The tubal ligation reversal experts at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center recommend the following ways to know when you are about to ovulate.

  • Use Ovulation Predictor Kits-these kits are very helpful for those who have irregular cycles or their cycles are returning to normal after tubal ligation reversal surgery. These come in different brands and are available at any drugstore usually near the pregnancy tests.
  • Basil Body Temperature-this is a technique in which the body temperature is taken upon rising first thing every morning and then put on a chart. By following the temperature rise and falls a woman is able to tell impending ovulation and when ovulation has occurred. There are websites that are available to help with this a great one is FertilityFriend.com. This is a little harder for some to learn but after a few months you will begin to recognize your body’s rhythm.

After a few months of using these two ways of figuring out when you ovulate you will begin to notice body signs even before you use the OPK. Many times women will have slight pain on one side right before ovulation. Others will have a slight pulling feeling and maybe some mild cramping.

Tubal ligation reversal patients need to remember that it will take time for your body to heal. Once this is complete you are well on your way to that positive pregnancy test.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Why Tubal Ligation Reversal Surgery?



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Dr. Gary Berger: "Again, people will ask why I do this. And why do I do this type of surgery? And I think I like the idea of being able to help people. And help families have children. This is so highly effective and I have been studying this for many years and we have followed up on many thousands of people. I know that I have done the most surgeries of any doctor of this type in the world and with all of this experience and the follow up and to document all that has happened it keeps me very highly motivated to keep working because it is so effective. And again, it’s a little hard to try to explain. If you ask someone, why are you having children? They might find it a little hard to actually explain it because I think it has to do with emotions, concerns and issues that you can’t always necessarily put into words. But we know how meaningful it is or how important it is. So, all of these things make me feel like we are doing here is really truly special and unique and I think if you go around and talk to the rest of the people on the staff you will probably get a very similar outlook. It is very proud, upbeat and what we are doing is really helping people and that is what we are here for."

Monday, November 2, 2009

H1N1 Vaccine, Tubal Reversal And Pregnancy

It has been all over the media about the H1N1 virus hitting pregnant women and children. These seem to be the two categories where this flu is hitting. Will you be getting vaccinated? Will you be getting your children vaccinated?

Concern is up everywhere if you are getting vaccinated the concern is will the vaccine be here in time before we actually all get the flu? If you are not sure if you will be getting yourself or your children vaccinated you are wondering what the side effects are.

The surgeons at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center have advised that all of their tubal reversal patients get vaccinated if they are pregnant or trying to conceive in order to protect both the mother and the developing baby. The website has a recent blog post on the tubal reversal blog about the H1N1 virus that all pregnant and those trying to conceive will find very informative. The message board is full of women who are concerned about the same issues.

There are many concerns with the H1N1 virus and it doesn’t end there. Many have concerns with the H1N1 vaccine. What are your concerns and will you be getting the virus?