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Are there hidden fees that are not disclosed with the total cost of TR

Mike Malone — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:00:21 +0000

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Posted by prayinghands (Member # 11413) on August 22, 2007 11:36 AM:

Hi Everyone are there fees that are not disclosed with the total cost of TR? Also my doc says I don’t have much of my right tube and I have lots of scar tissue from 2 previous c-section and cyst removal surgery they said I was stupid and wasting $ if i get a TR. I think this is better and less costly then IVF. What do you think?
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Posted by berta8133 (Member # 11188) on August 22, 2007 11:42 AM:

Hello. Nope no hidden fees. Have you submitted your Operative Report to Dr B for his review? I went thru IVF in 05 without success. I had my TR 7/23/07, if not successful this month, i have the comfort of knowing I can try again with each month. Good Luck!
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Posted by CNG12 (Member # 11237) on August 22, 2007 11:42 AM:

No hidden fee, everything was just as they said it would be. I wouldn’t change anything about my experience. I had my TR on 06/11/07 and got found out that we are expecting 08/17/07. My doctor also told me that he didn’t think the reversal would work. DR. B makes miracles happen..
Think the best..
Good luck to you.
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Posted by Roxann (Member # 11055) on August 22, 2007 12:16 PM:

CNG12………..Congratulations on your BFP….Please come join us on : June 2007 ladies TTC part 4. We would love to have you there. To share your progress with you…………..
Prayinghands- No hidden fees………You will be in GREAT hands. Dr.Berger is the BEST!
Roxann
TR 06/05/07
R-6
L-4.5
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Posted by Sarah Meacham, RN (Member # 9766) on August 22, 2007 07:54 PM:

Hi prayinghands,
The other ladies on this thread are correct – there no hidden fees at our faciltiy. Our price is all-inclusive. As berta8133 said, please feel free to send your operative report from your tubal ligation for Dr. Berger to review. You also might find our VIP Questions page to be helpful in answering your questions.
Sarah
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Posted by prayinghands (Member # 11413) on August 23, 2007 12:11 AM:

I had my doc fax over my preop report so I am hopeful that Dr. B can successfully do my reversal. I am so glad to hear that this facility is truthful and there aren’t any hidden cost! It just helps me confirm my choice to have DR. B take care of me! Thanks to everyone who has responded!
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Posted by Simonsen6 (Member # 10172) on August 23, 2007 07:34 AM:

prayinghands
No hidden fees- let me tell you what kind of a dr. Dr. berger is—The day before my surgery one of the girls was having her TR done and Dr. Berger seen she had a hernia- he fixed it!!!! Then the next day the girl after me also had a hernia and he fixed hers as well- I know he made one of the C-section scars look MUCH better too…
You could not ask for a better dr. you will just love Dr. Berger adn his staff. From the moment you get there even when you get home – someone will call and check on you… They truly are the best!!!!
Several women on end up with one tube for what ever reason- but you only need one and honestly I would NOT let any other Dr. do my TR- Dr. Berger knows what he is doing and will do the very best for you… With Dr. Berger and his staff you are someone!!!!! Not just another patient or pay check– They really really care!!!!
Good Luck- can’t wait until it’s your turn!!!
Lots of Love!
Becki
TR-03-09-07
Lenghts 5 & 5.5
HSG-08-06-07 BOTH OPEN~ Praying for a baby!
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Posted by molly77 (Member # 9535) on August 23, 2007 09:17 AM:

No hidden fees whatsoever. Matter of fact, my husband accidentally overpaid by $100 when making the appointment, and as soon as we arrived they presented him with a refund check! How’s THAT for honesty?!?! Although Dr. Berger and his staff does this many times over, each and every week, we were truly treated like we were the most important family in the world by EVERYONE. They are amazing, professional people that go that extra mile to make everyone comfortable and satisfied. They are true blessings to this world, and I’m currently 20 1/2 weeks pregnant with my baby boy to prove it! Something I felt was impossible until meeting Dr. Berger and his staff!
Molly (40 years old)
TR – 6/9/06
EDD – 1/2/08
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Posted by KPJ (Member # 7043) on August 23, 2007 09:25 AM:

Other than your hotel stay and getting there, nope… none. You do have to have your B/W done by your doc, but if you have insurance, it covers all or most of it in the majority of cases.
You can pay a small amount over the surgery fee for a lap first, and if Dr. B cannot repair your tubes (at least one) then you will get a partial refund. But if he can repair at least one tube, he will come out and tell your guest and proceed with the TR. If you’re worried, that is a good “just in case” option.
Above all, you can email or call CH and someone will reply/call you back/talk to you. They are very informative and do all they can, in my experience, to help you with any questions you have. And NO, you won’t get a sales pitch… they’ve been doing this for awhile and understand its a HUGE decision.
HTH
Kattie
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Posted by Ericka Pamplin (Member # 1953) on August 23, 2007 09:44 AM:

Hi Prayinghands-welcome!
Feel free to email me your full name and I am happy to review the fax and mail logs- to see if your reports have been received. ErickaP@tubal-reversal.net
Ericka

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Tubal Ligation Reversal: New testimonials on Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Web Site

Mike Malone — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:27:18 +0000

Tubal Ligation Reversal: New testimonials on Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Web Site

“My husband and I just had our second TR baby boy. I had a C-section and my doctor said Dr. Berger does incredible work.” Samantha B.

“I want to thank Dr. Berger for blessing me with my new little miracle baby, born 11 months after my tubal reversal operation.” Kim and Michael P.

“When my friend, Tiffani, (who is expecting her 4th TR baby in January), told us about Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, my husband and I didn’t hesitate to schedule our appointment. It was well worth the 2 ½ year wait for this beautiful Berger Baby!!!” Aaron and Barby H.

“Thank you Dr. Berger for the work you do. It really is changing the world one little life at a time.” Scott and Rachel P-W.

“I had my tubal reversal surgery by Dr. Berger in September, 2002. I have had 2 sons after my tubal reveral so far and have just found out I am expecting another baby in April.” Misty R.

“Our Berger baby girl arrived just 10 short months after having the reversal procedure.” Geni W.

“I want to announce the arrival of our new baby girl. We are so happy we traveled to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center have the reversal done. I had the tubal reversal procedure performed September 21, 2006 and we found out we were pregnant the day after Thanksgiving.” Elizabeth S.

“Kate just turned one. Turns out we got her an extra special present! Positive HPT today…we are THRILLED.” Steph C.

“It will never be lost on me what miracles these little TR boys are. Thank you, Dr. Berger and staff for helping to make our dreams come true.” Renee and Jack L.

“We are so grateful to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center for the great work you do to allow families like ours to follow their hearts and bring a new life into their homes.” Jennifer McN.

“My son Dylan is a Dr. Berger miracle. I had my tubal reversal surgery in January of 2006 and Dylan was born on January 22nd, 2007.” Maria M.

“My tubal reversal baby boy is here thanks to the wonderful Dr. Berger and staff at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.” Andrea P.

“I got pregnant 2 months after my tubal reversal. Thank you Dr. Berger – I had a great pregnancy, full term, and fast delivery.” Phoebe R.

“Our 3 year old tubal reversal daughter, Hally, has changed our lives and I still appreciate everything Dr. Berger did to bring so much joy into our lives.” Peggy L.

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Untying Tied Tubes

Mike Malone — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:20:23 +0000

Tying Tubes

Many people seem to imagine the fallopian tube is like a shoe lace that is tied in a bow to prevent pregnancy. As a tubal ligation reversal specialist, I wish it were that simple- then reversing tied tubes would be a whole lot easier!

Perhaps a well meaning doctor may have told a patient one day, “I am going to tie your tubes so you don’t get pregnant.” Maybe the doctor wrote a letter to a medical journal explaining the procedure and then the terminology stuck. More likely, a reporter may have simplified the terminology for the surgical procedure of tubal ligation to make a catchy title for an article. Others may then have started using the term “tying tubes” to quickly explain a complex procedure. These explanations often have a long life span and make their way into common language.

The more accurate terminology is bilateral tubal occlusion (closure of both fallopian tubes) which results in sterilization (not being able to conceive). There are many ways to perform bilateral tubal occlusion. The most common tubal sterilization procedure is performed at the time of cesearean delivery (c-section) or immediately after having a baby. It does involve tying the tubes with a suture – but then also cutting out a segment of healthy tube, resulting in closure of the tube as it heals. The suture then dissolves. The intial suture tying is most likely where the phrase ‘tying tubes’ came from.

Another common method is to burn the tubes with electrical energy (electrocoagulation). This is usually done by laparoscopic surgery and is usually done remote from pregnancy. Lastly, there are many devices- clips and bands – which can close off the tubes and cause a portion of the tube to be destroyed.

No matter how the procedure is done, the end result is obstruction of the fallopian tube that prevents pregnancy.

Many people believe that tubal sterilization is irreversible. Although bilateral tubal occlusion is intended to be permanent, the procedure can be reversed. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is the one medical facility that specializes exclusively in reversal of tubal ligation. We have become tubal ligation reversal experts………experts at untying tied tubes!

Submitted by Dr. Charles Monteith

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8 Responses to “Untying Tied Tubes”

Julia Smith RN Says:
May 1st, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Women often receive little education from their doctors regarding sterilization before having the procedure performed. This information is a clear, simple explanation for the most common question we receive!
Rhonda Brown RN Says:
May 1st, 2008 at 11:39 pm
I think that this information will help many women out there understand what they actually had done at the time of there tubal ligation. Many times we get calls from patients who are upset when they find out that a piece of tube was actually removed. They often say, “I thought my doctor said he was just tying my tubes.” It is good to know that this procedure which is referred to as permanent in most cases is not so permanent after all. This is a great option for women out there who have had decided that they once again would like to have another child as well as those who have decided that they want to have a child for the first time.
Matt Murphy ST Says:
May 2nd, 2008 at 6:29 am
I believe that women should now what they are having done and have all questions answered about there tubal reversal procedures. One thing that I really enjoy about working at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is that it’s a more personal setting than any other clinic or hospital, and we take the time to fully educate patients them about their options regarding having tubes untied.
Ericka Pamplin Says:
May 2nd, 2008 at 6:47 am
Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is the only medical facility specializing exclusively in tubal ligation reversal. The staff are dedicated and the care is more personalized than the care that is received in a large hospital. I am not aware of any other facility that provides support for non urgent concerns during the evenings, weekends and holidays.
Myrna White Says:
May 2nd, 2008 at 7:22 am
Thank you Dr. Monteith for the explanation, I believe alot of woment thought just what you stated , that the tubes are just tied off with something. Doctors have never gone into any detail to explain the actual precedure to women after child birth. I am sure the way you explained the precedure will help many women understand.
Stephanie Duncan RN Says:
May 2nd, 2008 at 9:00 am
Patients may find out how their tubes were tied by requesting a copy of their operative report from the hospital where the tubal ligation surgery was performed. Mail or fax us the oeprative report and Dr. Berger will review it free of charge. A nurse will contact you to discuss scheduling your tubal reversal surgery.
jgokun Says:
May 2nd, 2008 at 10:41 am
When a patient calls to inquiry about the tubal reversal for the first time, I ask them if they know what type of tubal ligation her doctor performed. The patient usually says “They were just tied”. Patients normally do not know that they in fact did not have their tubes “tied”, but rather clipped, burned, and/or resected. Lucky for our patients, Dr. Berger is able to repair the tubes in 98% of cases and has reversed all types of tubal ligations.
Pamela Mills CRNA Says:
May 2nd, 2008 at 10:44 am
A wonderful analogy, thank you Dr Monteith!

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Pregnancy Testimonials

Mike Malone — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 08:50:43 +0000

Baby and Pregnancy Testimonials After Tubal Reversal Procedures from Dr. Berger’s Patients

“We have a perfect baby boy. I want to thank every one at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, especially Dr. Berger, for making this journey possible for us.” Mike and Kelley J.

“Our tubal reversal baby keeps us busy. She is such a joy and a blessing to our whole family.” Jennifer and Randy A.

“I was so excited to find out that I was pregnant 20 months after my tubal reversal procedure.” Jenn B.

“Thank you Dr. Berger for my two TR angels.” Donald and Jessie M.

“We would like everyone to meet our second Berger Baby, Elijah Samuel. Thanks to Dr. Berger I have 2 beautiful baby boys whom I’m in love with.” Ann and Michael O.