Tubal Ligation Reversal Surgery Questions Answered
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Looking to get answers to your questions about tubal ligation reversal surgery? I hope you will find some of your answers here. In this article we address a few of the questions most commonly raised about the reversal of tubal ligation surgery and what has to be done before it. In some cases we have pointed out resources for your further consideration.
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) How much will that cost me? This answer is it really depends. Can you get your insurance to pay for it, especially for the lab work.? It can depend upon, if using a local surgeon, is it included in the price you are quoted? Some doctors are going to charge just to review your records because it takes time. Others, like Dr. Gary Berger, reviews your records for free. If your surgeon is out of town, then you will have to get the work done locally and maybe pay out of pocket for it. Although it varies, you should be able to get it done for less than $200, maybe even less than $100.
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) Will my weight be a problem? Unfortunately, weight gain is a potential side effect of your previous surgery which you can learn if you look up post tubal ligation syndrome. However the weight gain was brought about, it does affect your tubal ligation reversal surgery. Quite simply, it is safer to undergo anesthesia and surgery if you have a BMI (body mass index) below 35. Some of the potential concerns include increased risk of wound infection, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary problems. There is a BMI calculator here: http://www.tubal-reversal.net/body-mass-index-bmi.php. Unfortunately, you will find some surgeons will simply charge more if you have a higher BMI. Not Dr. Gary Berger.
6) Should two layers be sewn together or three? The layers in discussion are the three layers that make up the fallopian tubes. You don’t want suturing done to the innermost as it has cilia for moving the egg along . Suturing means scars. You want scars or cilia? The outer layer is nothing but a thin covering not strong enough, by itself, to hold all together till the healing is done. But it does help with suturing done in the muscular middle layer, which is the strongest layer. So two layers is best and this is the experience of the doctor who pioneered the outpatient tubal ligation reversal surgery, Dr. Gary Berger.
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.
