In January of 2009 I had the pleasure of working with Lisa and Marshal M.
After her reversal surgery, Lisa M. emailed me a picture she took with the other women who had reversal surgery with her on the same day.
Pictured from left to right are Tubal Reversal Sisters: Lisa M., Lisa R., Christina, and April.
For reasons I will explain, I felt a strong desire to share this picture with our blog Tubal Reversal Blog Readers.
A Tubal Ligation Reversal: The Ringleader
The ringleader of the group is Christina. The sisters found each other and bonded together because of her organizing efforts.
Christina and Lisa R started talking on the Tubal Reversal Message Board before their tubal reversal surgery. Christina eventually noticed Lisa M and April were having surgery the same day as she and Lisa R.
Christina was able to arrange a meeting for the couples and they met the night before their tubal reversal surgeries. They had dinner together and the next day they all successfully went through reversal surgery. The morning after their surgeries they all meet at a local restaurant for breakfast.
The picture seen above was taken at breakfast – the day after their surgeries! Now does it look like any of them have just had surgery approximately 24 hours before this breakfast meeting?
With every couple’s permission…below are the stories of The Tubal Reversal Sisters of January 27th.
Tubal Reversal Patient: Sister Lisa M and Husband Marshall
Lisa M. and Marshall live in Orlando, Florida and together they traveled to Chapel Hill, North Carolina for a tubal reversal surgery. Lisa is 41 years of age and is a manager at Disney World. Marshall is 31 and is an investment manager at a large bank in Florida. Lisa has three children from a previous marriage and Marshall does not have any children. Lisa and Marshall had attempted IVF for one cycle and then decided to have tubal reversal surgery.
Tubal Reversal Message Board Name: Lisama327
Tubal Ligation Method: Postpartum ligation and resection
Tubal Reversal Sister Lisa R and Husband Sean
Lisa R. and Sean live in Ontario, Canada.
They traveled a long distance to see us for reversal of Lisa’s tubal ligation. Lisa is 44 years of age and is a police officer. Sean is a civil engineer.
Lisa has two children from a previous relationship. Lisa and Sean do not have children together.
Tubal Reversal Message Board Name: Ryli
Tubal Ligation Method: Filshie clips
Tubal Reversal Sister Christina and Husband Bob
Christina and Bob live in Fredricksburg, VA.
They have five children from previous relationships and together they desire a child.
Christina is 34 and a stay at home mom and Bob is 31 years of age and a small business owner.
Pregnant After Tubal Reversal!
Christina deserves many congratulations for bringing the tubal reversal sisters together before their surgery and also for the first sister to become pregnant after tubal reversal. Christina was the first to report a positive pregnancy test three weeks after her reversal!
At our last inquiry, her pregnancy was inside her uterus and was growing well.
Tubal Reversal Message Board Name: Thomaspartyof7
Tubal Ligation Method: Filshie clips
Tubal Reversal Sister April And Husband Brant
April and Brant live in Morganton, North Carolina. April is 33 years old and is a church secretary. Brant is 40 years of age and owns a computer repair business. For both of them this is their second marriage and between them they share five children but do not have any together.
April also experienced worsening periods after she had her tubes tied.
Second Reported Pregnancy After Tubes Untied
April was the second Tubal Reversal Sister to report pregnancy four months after her reversal surgery. She was following the Early Pregnancy Protocol and, unfortunately, was diagnosed with an early ectopic pregnancy. She was able to have methotrexate treatment, avoid surgery, and will be able to try to become pregnant in the future.
Tubal Reversal Message Board Name: Still Standing
Tubal Ligation Method: Pomeroy Ligation and Resection
Comment by Dr. Monteith
I was very thrilled to have received this picture from the Tubal Reversal Sisters of January 27th. When I saw the picture the first thought I had was women who have tubal reversal surgery should neither feel scared nor alone.
Tubal Reversal Surgery: Scared or Anxious?
Tubal reversal surgery does not have to be unpleasant.
This picture was taken at breakfast approximately 24 hours AFTER outpatient tubal reversal surgery. If you did not know this you might assume this was a picture taken at a high school reunion. Everyone looks happy and no one looks like they are in pain.
This picture says a tremendous amount about how the staff of A Personal Choice strives to make this a safe and comfortable surgical experience for couples.
Tubes Tied And Tubal Surgery: You Are Never Alone
You are never alone in your decision to have a tubal reversal.
The concept of permanence can weigh heavily on some. Many women will have their tubes tied during tough and difficult times during their lives. Many may come to regret their decision when life looks different. Feelings of isolation and loneliness do not have to exist because of a permanent sterilization procedure.
This picture wonderfully illustrates a group of women who found each other before their reversal surgery. As they left A Personal Choice, they joined their hands and will forever be bound together, through their shared experience, as the Tubal Reversal Sisters of January 27th, 2009.
Submitted by Dr. Charles Monteith
Want More Information About Tubal Reversal Surgery?
Readers interested in having tubal surgery for blocked tubes or to have their tubes untied can visit the A Personal Choice website for more information.
Anyone interested can also call (919) 968-4656 for a free nurse consultation.
Personal Stories Of Tubal Reversal
Personal stories about tubal reversal surgery can be found in our daily submitted Patient Satisfaction Messages and Tubal Reversal Blog
The next patient story, International Tubal Ligation Reversal: Age 40, discusses why Susan and Stephen traveled from the United Arab Emirates to have tubal reversal surgery at A Personal Choice.
