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Tubal Ligation Reversal - 6 Questions Answered

By: Sandra Wilson 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 my surgeon need to have before I schedule my tubal ligation surgery? The smartest thing to do is just check with his office to be sure. Most likely what he needs is to review your operation report to see what was done to your tubes and you will need to get some blood drawn for testing as well. When he reviews your records, it let's him know what he will encounter during surgery.
2) Does the above preparation work cost? The answer to this will vary according to the surgeon you choose. You may get tired of that answer. If you pick the correct tubal reversal doctor, the review of your records will not cost you anything. The cost of the lab work might be included if you are using a local doctor and the lab work is included in the price. Even then most likely it will be extra. If you choose an out of town surgeon, then you will most likely get the lab work done locally and have to pay for it. According to some accounts this should be less than $200.
3) Will it work for one tube? If the tube can be repaired, then yes, it will work. You can get pregnant with only one tube. Just ask the ladies of the tubal reversal board at http://forums.tubal-reversal.net/. You will find the question has been raised there and answered in the affirmative.
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) Why do some doctors suture two layers and some three layers? The fallopian tube is made up of three layers. You should ask your doctor how many layers he sutures. If he says only the outer, then you should look for another doctor. The outer layer, the serosa, is only a thin lining and not strong enough to hold the two pieces of the tubes together by itself to heal correctly. It can help though. If he says three, you might want to rethink your surgeon as well. The inner most layer is the endothelium which has cilia that moves the egg from ovary to uterus. Suturing here increases the risk of scaring. Do you want scars where working cilia should be? The middle layer, however, is muscle and connective tissue that can hold everything together till it all heals.
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.

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