Question:
I have kind of a weird question that has been bothering me........
I have four beautiful children, and they are all between the ages of 5 and 10, the three youngest 5, 6,7, my question is this..... I had my tubes tied after my youngest child... But I have heard several people mention that when you lose and excess amt of wt, that it can come undone. Maybe I am paranoid..... I am so terrified of gaining back my weight. I have lost between 120-130 lbs... in less than a year..... I feel and look much better. My life finally seems to be taking shape... But the thought of another child and the weight gain terrifies me...... OPEN RNY 10/4 BTC of OH, Dr. Kaczmarski.( he has to be our gift from heaven!!!!!!!!!!) — TONYA B. (posted on September 29, 2002)
September 29, 2002
Well if your tubal was done correctly it should never come undone, it is
difficult to even have a tubal reversed. They can shoot dye in to your
uterus and check your tubes to see if they are open or still closed ...
Please talk to your OB/GYN they should be able to reassure you. Missy
— Melissa H.
September 29, 2002
I don't have any info for you, but thank you for asking the question. I am
3 weekes away from my surgery and I had my tubes tied three years ago. I
didn't plan on having any more children either so please let me know what
you find out. Congrats on your success. Stephanie
— stephisav
September 30, 2002
If you are concerned, you must speak with your OB/GYN. My understanding,
when I "had my tubes tied" during the cesarean delivery of my
last child, was that the expression "tying your tubes" isn't
quite accurate. In fact what they do is tie off the tube in two places,
and REMOVE the portion of tube between those ties. Am I crazy? Do I have
this wrong?! That's how I remember it being explained to me! So even if
the tubes were able to "come un-tied" there would be a portion of
tube missing, making it very difficult (impossible?) for a sperm and an egg
to meet up!
— Margaret R.
September 30, 2002
Even back in the 70's they did indeed cut, remove a hunk and cauterize the
tubes. I've heard of the very rare event where the tubes found each other,
but then...? Was it done correctly? Did they not take that little hunk out?
Will we ever know? I cannot imagine how wt (gain or loss) would affect the
tubes. ???
— vitalady
September 30, 2002
I too had my tubes tied two years ago after my third daughter during a
ceserean section. I was told at that time that although it is highly
unlikely that yes there is always that very very tiny chance that I could
become pregnant again. The reason being: Your body doesn't like to be
altered. It will try to heal itself. In some very rare cases the tubes have
regenerated and caused a pregnancy. I'm not trying to scare anyone, just
stating what my OB/GYN told me at the time of my surgery. I have faith that
I will never have to worry about it though. However, my mom has always
teased me that I can just look at a man and get pregnant, so if it happens
to anyone, it will probably be me, lol. I have not heard anything about the
surgery causing the tubes to come untied either. I would definately call
your OB/GYN if you have any doubts. I'm sure they can set your mind at
ease. Good luck!! **RUTHIE**
— Ruthie K.
September 30, 2002
Actually, there are several ways the tubes are "tied." The ones
that I have seen the dr used little "alligator clips" to block
off the tubes. The technique used depends on the surgeon's preference.
Chances are you won't have a problem with it. The biggest problem with
tubals is that a lot of women WANT to reverse them but can't. Good luck.
I'm with you. I love my daughter, but I SURE don't want another one! I am
looking into getting my tubes tied now.
— ctyst
October 2, 2002
Guess what--this better work--my surgeon is tying my tubes as an added
little bonus while he's in there for my open RNY!! He says it's the first
time he's ever done that little combo, but understands with 5 children at
home under 14 my reason for not wanting to go under general anesthesia
again so soon--especially since #5 showed up last year and already delayed
this surgery!!!!
— Wannabe A.
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