Tubal Ligation Reversal - 6 Questions and Answers
Having had their tubes tied, many women each year decide they want tubal ligation reversal surgery. But there are questions. These days the search for information usually begins on line and allows you to find that information in articles and other resources like this. Below you will find a few questions with answers and pointing to resources about the surgery and the preparation for it.
1) What does the surgeon need before scheduling surgery? This could depend upon the surgeon you select but he will want to see the operative report from your tubal ligation surgery. It provides the information about the type of surgery done and length of tubes left. It lets him know if the reversal can even be attempted. In addition, you will need some lab work done checking out various factors. If you are lucky, your surgeon will have a website like http://www.tubal-reversal.net where you can see what needs to be done before surgery.
2) What will the record review and lab work cost? If you use a tubal ligation doctor like Dr. Gary Berger, your record review will be free. With others, it may be a separate cost or may be included in the price. You will just have to ask. Make sure the office tells you and that it is not a hidden cost. The blood work you will most likely have to pay for unless it is included in the cost of the surgery or you can get your insurance to pay for it. It is usually less than a couple hundred dollars.
3) Can I get tubal ligation reversal done with one tube? Yes. You need only one tube to get pregnant. If there is no other reason it can’t be repaired, then go for it if you wish. Check out the tubal reversal board at http://forums.tubal-reversal.net/ for other ladies who have done it with one tube.
4) Can my surgeon cut where my c-section scar is? That’s up to the skill and experience of your surgeon. Just how many tubal ligation reversal surgeries has she done anyway? Dr. Gary Berger has done over 7000 and has the skill to do this task.
5) I’m overweight. Is that a problem? If your BMI is over 35, it increases your risk for problems during surgery. You also have a higher risk of wound infection. Calculate your BMI. You can find one at http://www.tubal-reversal.net/body-mass-index-bmi.php Or you might just ignore the risks and find a surgeon who will simply charge you more for the surgery. Guess he thinks he is taking all the risks.
6) Which is better? Suturing two layers or three layers? We’re talking about the three layers of the fallopian tube here. Some surgeons do all three layers. However, since the innermost layer has cilia that helps move the egg along, suturing here increases your chances for scarring. Not a good thing in my opinion where you want things working as close to 100% as you can get them. The middle layer which is muscle and connective tissue is the most important to suture together as it is the strongest layer. Suturing of the outer thin covering layer is additional insurance but should never been done just by itself as it is simply not strong enough.
The questions above are just some of the most commonly asked questions about tubal ligation reversal. The resources provided will also help you find more information as you need it.
