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I could have written your story...

Pam,
We have a lot in common! I have almost the identical story as you. I had my tubal ligation when I was only 25 years old. Looking back, that seems so young! (I am 30 now)
I had NO problems prior to my tubal. NONE. I had two pregnancies that were very difficult and Although I was never "advised" to have a tubal, I was also never told about the possible outcomes if I did go through with it.
So, here I sit, years later with all the same problems that you face. I tried for a year to have my insurance company pay for it, but to no avail. It was hopeless. Now, I am borrowing the money from my parents to have it done next Spring (2001)
There are some people who say that the surgery helped them, and others who say that it could never physically help. I have a very dear friend who had it performed last year (1999) and felt better two days later and has gone on to have a successful pregnancy! She has NO problems anymore. NONE. And she was suffering just like you and I!!!! Her son is so precious and although the main reason she had the reversal was to solve her physical problems, he was such a great bonus!
The main reason for my having the surgery is for emotional and mental relief of my feelings of incompleteness and inadequecy. (SP?)
I just feel so empty and I want to feel like a woman again.
If you want to write to me personally at home, please feel free to do so at
markswife@mail.ev1.net
Melissa

Posted on Oct 16, 2000, 9:48 AM

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