Changing Lives Through Tubal Reversal Surgery

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Posted by robintim (Member # 5448) August 26, 2007 12:24 AM:

I know this will probably sound corny, but I wonder if Dr. B ever just sits and thinks about all the lives he has helped bring into this world. Children who one day might grow up find the cure to cancer, or make other huge impacts in this world. Dr. B, I dont know if you are a religious man, but I am pretty sure that there is a very special place reserved for you. You are such an amazing miracle worker! Without you i know that I would have been a comletely different person than I am now. I am a much better person because of my two tr babies. Thank you's can never be enough for what you have done.

But even so...THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
Robin

tr 04
tr baby #1 - april 18, 05
tr baby #2 - dec.19, 06
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Posted by MS_LICIA (Member # 9456) August 26, 2007 12:38 AM:

KUDOS ROBINTIM,

I couldn't wonder or agree more....
Dr. B is GREAT !!!
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Posted by Melissa Lamb (Member # 11304) August 26, 2007 08:17 AM:

I hope he realizes it to and I am sure he has thought of it and also feels sad when he has to give women bad news to.He has an emotional roller coaster job.We all love him and his staff for just been there for us.
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Posted by Annjeana (Member # 10632) August 26, 2007 09:19 AM:

OK, are you trying to make me cry????Because if so it worked. I feel the same way, I'm sure GOD himself thanks Doctor B. for helping with so many miracles.

TR 3-07

BFP 4-07

EDD 1-11-08
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Posted by Rhonda Brown, RN (Member # 9485) August 26, 2007 09:54 AM:

Dear Robin,

Thank you so much for the kind and true words. It is such a honor to work with Dr. Berger. He is truely an amazing physician. It is such a joy to be a part of the journey in helping give women a chance to conceive a child again and for some for the very first time. It is also a wonderful thing to be able to meet all the patients that come to our facility. They add something speacial to our lives. I can not think of a better place to be.
Rhonda


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Posted by Gary S Berger MD (Member # 3) August 26, 2007 12:38 PM:

Thank you Robin and others for your kind words. They mean a lot to me.

The opportunity to help couples bring wanted children into the world is what motivates me and I do think about it a lot. Many studies have shown that most pregnancies are either unwanted or unplanned. So it seems to me that helping to bring very much wanted babies to life is a good thing, not only for the individuals involved, but for society as a whole. I am also fortunate to have such a wonderful group of people on the staff at the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center helping me in this effort.


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Posted by Melissa Lamb (Member # 11304) August 26, 2007 10:12 PM:

We love you Dr. Berger and staff.
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Posted by LOVE & LUCK (Member # 9504) August 27, 2007 08:14 PM:

This is so very true. My two first children by no means were unwanted but really unplanned. It is very true that after years of working to fix my life, my TR baby was VERY wanted and VERY planned... It makes sense. I also feel I am a better person for having the opportunity to have my son. Thank you for at least the 20th time. I will send my thanks and praise till the day I am no longer able to. I also tell people outside of this message board about the gift I have been given. It is a story everyone seems to want to hear.
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Posted by empty nested (Member # 7303) August 28, 2007 03:18 PM:

WOW!!!!, what an awesome thread! Glad I took a peak. And I ditto everything that Robin said.

Sheila

tr 05
tr baby #1 - 1-27-06
tr baby #2 - due on 10-1-07
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Posted by Tanya from VA (Member # 9507) August 29, 2007 01:23 AM:

I agree - it was very moving to see all the photo albums in the waiting area. Children that are here because Dr. Berger changed the course of their parents lives.

Some people talk about changing lives or making a difference and then some people DO it.

We know where Dr.Berger falls, don't we?
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Posted by KPJ (Member # 7043) August 29, 2007 09:09 AM:

Though I've had a hard journey, I know that even though I still am waiting for that baby, there are things that have been "fixed" in my life that I didn't know were broken.

I had REAL trouble with depression for years. It started after my youngest daughter (I had the TL after her) and continued. I never had one iota that it could be due to the TL and would probably have laughed at anyone that told me it was.

Well, guess what? I have felt better and handled stress better than EVER in my life, including the heartache of things going wrong. I know it's easy to get angry and hurt when you end up being one of the "unlucky" ones, but seeing what it's done for me-- even if I never have that child, I have my life back. I handled things better before TL, but since I have age and wisdom on my side now, my 30's have become my "starting point" for a whole new life. I know that sounds a bit nutty, but then, any of you that know me know I'm fruity as a nutcake... hehehe.

I can get up in the morning and not dread the day. I can go into stressful situations and not have to recover for days (anxiety). I don't have to take ANYTHING to make me feel better (which is good, cuz I hate taking pills... yuck!)! I can FUNCTION and not have to drag myself out of bed or worry that whatever function/errand I have to get done isn't in jeopardy because I have a "bad day."

That in itself is worth it. I would never ever want to see another woman go under the knife for a TL if they felt like I did (though I had no idea). I don't know how to say thanks for something like this... but thanks, though it falls short of the mark, IMHO.

Thank you so much!

Kattie J
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Posted by Peach (Member # 6668) on August 29, 2007 09:55 AM:

In my honest opinion, Dr Berger is a Godsend. he is a true healer of many traits and just to have the TR it is a blessing for all of us whether we are blessed with the precious bundle of joy or not. It has helped so many of us change for the better either medically, physically, or emotionally. I can say i am not sorry for having the TR even though i still have not gotten my BFP.. and knew going into it it may not happen. But it is still a blessing to be whole again and be able to try knowing it CAN happen if god intends it to for me. I am soooo happy for those who have been blessed with their bundles of joy.. and miracle babies and for those who had suffered PTLS until now is probably very grateful as well.

Dr. Berger? I can honestly say... even IF we are blessed with that joy of a new baby in our lives.. you best know that you are at the top of the list for family!!!!! My Tr baby will know you as a miracle worker and Uncle Gary! We are all family here and your staff has made it such a great experience coming to you that i wouldnt leave them out either. I know for me, if /when i have my tr baby i am definitely coming to visit several times so my lil one gets to know the extended family we have been blessed with.

Janice