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by Nancy

Hi Michele. My story is titled "Given 4 meds for symptoms" I have had many health problems in my life and I had the tubal because pregancy could be very dangerous and taxing on my heart. I had never heard of TLS before and my Mom and other friends who have had a TL do not seem to have any problems from their procedure. It is estimated that 1/3 of women who have a TL develop this syndrome, but it may be a lot higher. Sometimes I can't believe, that with all I've been through as a cancer survivor, that I have been plagued with this too. My point is that it is a big gamble on whether or not you will have side effects from a TL. Since you already have children, I thought you should know that this syndrome greatly effects your patience, mood and overall health; and therefore your ability to be the Mom you really want to be. Before the TL I had the patience of a saint! I worked with Autistic and profoundly retarded children and collegues were amazed at how calm and patient I was with them.
I feel I am a great Mom to my boys, but I have had to conciously work on how to deal with my moods and lack of patience.
As far as other birth control methods go, I know they can be expensive when not covered by insurance. After my first child my husband and I relied on condoms,but they are not fool proof. As a result we had twins! Which of course is a wonderful blessing, but was not planned!
I hope whatever you decide, things work out for the best.

Take care
Nancy

Posted on Jun 23, 2000, 2:23 PM

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