Tubal Reversal Lens on Squidoo

Tubal Reversal Center staff and members of the Tubal Reversal Message Board discuss Dr. Berger's Tubal Reversal Lens on Squidoo.

Marty posts "I just left my little feedback on Squidoo. I am currently 22 weeks and I still can't believe it. When my baby is born on Dec 17th my TR will be TR surgery will be 8 months and 24 days. Thank you Dr. Berger and staff not only for performing my surgery but being there through all the ups and downs during the first months. I am having a baby boy and he's perfect!"

Dr. Berger's Squidoo lens about Tubal Reversal surgery has moved up into the #1 position in the Health and Medicine Section. Dr. Berger posts "The nice thing about having my page about Tubal Reversal in the #1 position in the Health and Medicine Section on Squidoo.com is that the information will be available to more people. Maybe some of them will want to join the Tubal Reversal Message Board."

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Posted by TR Moderator (Member # 5545)
August 23, 2007 08:19 PM:

Hello All –
You may be interested in reading Dr. Berger’s recently updated article about Tubal Reversal on Squidoo.com. If you give it a 5-star rating, it will help boost it up from its current position (#6 in the Health and Medicine section) and I am sure Dr. Berger will appreciate your feedback at the bottom of the page as well.

The link is http://www.squidoo.com/tubalreversal/
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Posted by **hopes** (Member # 8326)
August 24, 2007 11:13 AM:

I LOVE the map of where everyone is from. And still my little pin sticks out as a loner with no one near. Neat site.

As far as I'm concerned, the more people who find Dr. Berger, the better. I gave birth to my beautiful TR baby only 10 months after my surgery!

Thanks Dr. Berger and CHTRC staff!
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Posted by amberfb (Member # 10785)
August 24, 2007 12:27 PM:

Im not going to sit here and say he's a God well mabey fertility but he is Angel and the wonderful things he's done for the ladies who go to see him!
I remember him looking at me and telling Dh & I we would become pregnant very soon, My thought yea right!

I had my TR surgery on March 15,2007 started 50mg clomid in April and on the 3rd month of clomid as i was calling in the month of 4-6 of clomid I had this odd feeling come over me to look back at the calander to see when AF came last well to my surprise i was at that time 5days late, I tested and look at me today. Im right at 12weeks pregnant!

I couldnt ever Thank Dr. Berger and his wonderful staff enough.

Thanks again,
Amber
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Posted by pam mills (Member # 617)
August 24, 2007 02:06 PM:

Amber,
Thanks for your kind words and best wishes with your pregnancy. Keep us updated!

Pam Mills, CRNA
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Posted by Gary S Berger MD (Member # 3)
August 24, 2007 03:44 PM:

I want to thank those of you who have gone to the Squidoo Tubal Reversal page, given it a rating, and left feedback!! The information is a bit different from what is on our website and should be of interest to anyone seeking information about tubal reversal surgery.
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Posted by Marty (Member # 10659)
August 24, 2007 05:52 PM:

Hello Dr. Berger,
I just left my little feedback on Squidoo. I am currently 22 weeks and I still cant believe it. When my baby is born on Dec 17th my TR will be TR surgery will be 8 months and 24 days. Thank you Dr. Berger and staff not only for performing my surgery but being there through all the ups and downs during the first months. I am having a baby boy and hes perfect!

Lots of Love and good wishes to you all.
Martica (Martha)
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Posted by Gary S Berger MD (Member # 3)
August 25, 2007 11:53 AM:

Thanks, Marty. I love getting more ratings on the Squidoo page and the feedback messages there also!
http://www.squidoo.com/tubalreversal/
PS If anyone else goes to the page, bookmarking it (top link on the right) will also help improve its ranking.
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Posted by ChucksGirl (Member # 8875)
August 25, 2007 08:03 PM:

If you haven't gone to the site you should take a look! It is great information with interesting facts about reversal surgery. I liked seeing the map showing where Dr. Berger's patients come from. I hope to put my own pin in soon! It is http://www.squidoo.com/tubalreversal/

CG
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Posted by Jennifer Okun, R.N. (Member # 1806)
August 26, 2007 01:02 PM:

Please take a look at the Squidoo Tubal Reversal page. We would appreciate it if you can give it a rating, bookmark it, and leave a short feedback message!

Thank you!
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Posted by Annjeana (Member # 10632) August 26, 2007 02:09 PM:

I just rated Dr. B and I could have went on forever about how wonderfull he is. it's hard to do in only 1000 letters lol. but hopefully everyone can see how much we all love Dr. B. I could not believe the person who left the negitive feedback I cant imagine any of what she said being true, But my heart goes out to her for her Pain. I hope one day her dreams will come true and figure out how wonderfull Doctor Berger really is.
Angel
TR 3-07
Bfp 4-07
EDD 1-11-08
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Posted by Jennifer Okun, R.N. (Member # 1806)
August 27, 2007 10:50 AM:

Thank you Angel and everyone who has rated Dr. Berger's article
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Posted by Gary S Berger MD (Member # 3)
August 28, 2007 06:30 PM:

I want to give an update about my article about tubal reversal on Squidoo.com. Since message board members and friends have started going to this page and rating it, it has moved up from 16th to 4th position in the Health and Medicine section. If anyone else would like to help out, I will greatly appreciate it!!! I also appreciate the nice comments that have been left there.

The link is http://www.squidoo.com/tubalreversal/

Thank you all....
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Posted by MS_LICIA (Member # 9456)
August 28, 2007 09:33 PM:

Hi all, I visited the site regarding Dr. B & gave a perfect score. I had no complaints then & I have none now. It's the most recent post or the first post beginning w/today's date which is 08-28-07. Anyways, my DH & I can't thank you enough Dr. B. We are one step closer to an addition to our family. You helped make it possible. Had an HSG done on 08-24-07, shows both tubes are WIDE OPEN... Cheers to you Dr. B for a job well done & MOST DEFINITELY APPRECIATED.
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Posted by JulesnKev (Member # 7375)
August 28, 2007 11:16 PM:

Hello everyone,
well, no baby for me yet, but I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Dr. B and his staff! So, I said them on squidoo, and left my thoughts on a few of the negative ones, too. Still trying and praying...and still very grateful to Dr. Berger that we CAN try and pray.
Julia D.
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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

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

This is topic Are there hidden fees not included in forum New Message Board Members at Tubal Reversal Message Board.

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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