Who Is The Best Candidate?

You may be the ideal candidate for tubal reversal if you are:

• Less than 40 years of age
• Have a BMI under 38
• Have an adequate length of healthy fallopian tube segments to reconnect

Preparation

It would be beneficial if you brought a copy of your tubal ligation operation report to your initial consultation with your reproductive specialist. Bring the pathology report if your tubes were removed.

To increase your chances of having a sound pregnancy, do the following:

• Ascertain that any existing medical issues are under control.
• You should not smoke.
• Reduce your intake of alcohol and caffeine.
• Take a folic acid-containing multivitamin or prenatal vitamin.

Surgery Details

The tubal ligation reversal procedure typically takes two to three hours. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia. During surgery, a tiny tube called a catheter is inserted into your bladder to collect your urine. A single large or multiple smaller incisions are created to access your fallopian tubes. After that, if tubal reversal is a possibility, your surgeon will do the procedure right away. They will unblock the obstructed ends of your tubes and rejoin the fallopian tube parts. Following the surgery, the surgeon will stitch your incisions with dissolvable sutures under your skin and cover the operation location with a bandage.

After Surgery

You’ll be in the hospital for around two hours following surgery. During that time, your healthcare practitioner or care team will watch you to ensure you’re ready to go home. If necessary, your provider will give you pain, nausea, and vomiting medication before you leave the hospital. They will also provide you with information on how to take care of yourself while you are recovering.

Home Recovery

The recovery time is a week or two. Following are some tips that will help you recover quickly at home:

• You need to maintain your physical activity. Walking can be a good option.
• Allow your body to recover on its own. Move slowly and avoid heavy lifting until you feel better.
• You may take a shower. Dry the incision. Do not swim or bathe for the first two weeks.
• Take atleast two to seven days off work for laparoscopic surgery and 1 to 2 weeks off work for mini-laparotomy.
• Post-surgery, you can resume your normal diet and drink lots of water.