You may find you have several questions about what happens after tubal reversal surgery. In this article we will answer a few questions that arise and that you may have considered. Any other questions you have about tubal reanastomosis will be covered in other articles.
One question that comes up is how soon after the surgery can I travel? This is mostly for women who decide to take advantage of the great rates and expertise of a tubal reversal doctor outside their home town. Many times, you will find that it actually costs less to have the premiere surgeon perform the operation at his tubal reversal clinic, Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, rather than have your local doctor do it. Sometimes the difference is several thousands of dollars.
While you may want to get back home right away, if you live outside the US where it may take you more than a few hours to get home, you might want to wait another day or two before heading out. Since you could become pregnant before you know it, take a chance of having a little time to yourself before it is gone even if it is only another day or two. If you live in the contiguous states, you can go home the day after the surgery.
Now you know when you are leaving, your next thought may be about the trip home itself and what you should do to be more comfortable. You will find that a small pillow will come in handy to lay across your stomach area to provide bracing. It helps if your companion likes to keep you laughing, too.
Be sure to take your pain medication along with a couple ibuprofen just before the flight to help take the edge off the pain. Most women have little pain after a tubal reanastomosis but the effort and bumpiness of a flight or car trip could aggravate things for you. Of course, you should check with your own surgeon to learn what he suggests. Also, if you do get a little motion sick, you might want to check into some medication to help with that. Discuss this with your surgeon.
One last thing to do is to try to get a direct flight. If however, you must change flights along the way, ask for a wheelchair or one of the "golf" carts available at most airports to get you from one gate to another. Be sure to tell the gate attendant that you just had surgery and need to board as you may be moving slower than usual.
Your next question is probably should you get an appointment with your own doctor when you get home after tubal reversal surgery. This is up to you. If he referred you, then you probably should. If he didn't, then it's your choice and whether or not it would make you feel better.
This leads to one more question about what you should do for any questions or concerns you may have after tubal reversal. If you have chosen Dr. Berger for your surgeon, not only is there email and a 24 hour telephone number, there is also a moderated message board available for your questions and to connect with other tubal reanastomosis patients. You will want to make sure your surgeon has some similar ways of contacting him or his staff and quickly and easily getting your questions answered. - 16463
One question that comes up is how soon after the surgery can I travel? This is mostly for women who decide to take advantage of the great rates and expertise of a tubal reversal doctor outside their home town. Many times, you will find that it actually costs less to have the premiere surgeon perform the operation at his tubal reversal clinic, Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, rather than have your local doctor do it. Sometimes the difference is several thousands of dollars.
While you may want to get back home right away, if you live outside the US where it may take you more than a few hours to get home, you might want to wait another day or two before heading out. Since you could become pregnant before you know it, take a chance of having a little time to yourself before it is gone even if it is only another day or two. If you live in the contiguous states, you can go home the day after the surgery.
Now you know when you are leaving, your next thought may be about the trip home itself and what you should do to be more comfortable. You will find that a small pillow will come in handy to lay across your stomach area to provide bracing. It helps if your companion likes to keep you laughing, too.
Be sure to take your pain medication along with a couple ibuprofen just before the flight to help take the edge off the pain. Most women have little pain after a tubal reanastomosis but the effort and bumpiness of a flight or car trip could aggravate things for you. Of course, you should check with your own surgeon to learn what he suggests. Also, if you do get a little motion sick, you might want to check into some medication to help with that. Discuss this with your surgeon.
One last thing to do is to try to get a direct flight. If however, you must change flights along the way, ask for a wheelchair or one of the "golf" carts available at most airports to get you from one gate to another. Be sure to tell the gate attendant that you just had surgery and need to board as you may be moving slower than usual.
Your next question is probably should you get an appointment with your own doctor when you get home after tubal reversal surgery. This is up to you. If he referred you, then you probably should. If he didn't, then it's your choice and whether or not it would make you feel better.
This leads to one more question about what you should do for any questions or concerns you may have after tubal reversal. If you have chosen Dr. Berger for your surgeon, not only is there email and a 24 hour telephone number, there is also a moderated message board available for your questions and to connect with other tubal reanastomosis patients. You will want to make sure your surgeon has some similar ways of contacting him or his staff and quickly and easily getting your questions answered. - 16463
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To answer any queries that come to mind after tubal reversal surgery, please visit the website http://www.tubal-reversal.net/ and review the resources. Research the message board or the available frequently asked questions.
