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Regrets after tubal suggested by dr

I had a tubal after the c-section birth of my 3rd child. My dr stated that it would be very detrimental to my health to have another child and that I should "just be thankful" for the 3 children I had. I knew the day of the c-section that I didn't want it done and I regret going through w/it. I have been very depressed since this was done in November of 1997. I was NOT warned that my periods would be worse w/this procedure or that PMS would be worse. There is no way I would have had this done had someone told me that my menses would be longer and heavier w/more pain, as I have had menstrual problems since the age of 9. Not only would I like to have another child (and another OB has stated that even though it would be high risk it could be accomplished, which the other 3 were high risk pregnancies) I would desperately like for the discomfort each month to end. Do I have any recourse at all? I feel like the OB/GYN that I trusted mislead me and now he says that he did warn me about the complications. Any help at all would be appreciated. Thank you very much.

Posted on May 18, 1999, 3:31 PM

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