Monday, March 20, 2017

My Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome Story

I have been going back and forth for about a month now deciding if I should share my experience of getting my tubal ligation done. It isn't easy to share such personal information, but I feel like I need to inform all mothers who are considering tubal ligation.


     After giving birth to Rose at 24 years old via c-section (my fourth) I had asked my doctor to tie my tubes. They never said for medical reasons they suggest it or anything like that. Matt and I just feel so blessed to have four healthy babies and were nervous to get pregnant for a fifth time and risk another high risk pregnancy and c-section. This form of birth control made the most sense and seemed like the easiest and safest. After the surgery I felt great, since it was my fourth I knew what to expect. I actually asked to leave the day after my surgery because I missed my boys. Fast forward 16 months to when I started the processes of weaning Rose from breastfeeding and my cycle returned--I felt terrible. I knew my first period would stink, but it was HORRIBLE! As the month continued, I was having more and more awful symptoms-- the biggest ones being headaches, lower back pain, dizziness, mood swings. One night after putting the kids to sleep (Matt was working late) I was folding the laundry when I felt the sharpest, cramping, intense pain around my left ovary. I was bent over in pain which continued like this for hours. I took Tylenol to try to fall asleep, but still woke up a bunch of times. After researching and talking to my doctor about my symptoms we thought it may have been an ovarian cyst that burst during ovulation. I thought this was weird because I have never had a history of cysts (later I found out cysts are another symptom caused by the TL.) The symptoms kept coming as the month continued-- vivid dreams, night sweats, fatigue etc. I actually started thinking something was seriously wrong with me. I had to take a break from Pure Barre, which if you know me, is a big part of my life.

     I did some more research and found I have identical symptoms as many other woman who have had their tubes tied. As many as 50% of woman who have had this surgery experience these symptoms and guess what the only way to feel relief is? Getting another surgery to get it reversed! Why do so many woman have these symptoms from a surgery that is supposed to have little to no risks? The biggest risk being ectopic pregnancy, but with a success rate of 99.99% you don't need to worry about that really according to doctors. When you get your tubes tied you are cutting off the normal blood flow to your ovaries which causes a hormonal imbalance and is the reason many woman have these symptoms. What I don't understand is why this form of birth control is still happening. I regret not doing any research before getting them tied. I have read so many horror stories of mothers resulting in them going on birth control to stop ovulation to help mask some of their symptoms. I just can't imagine after doing something so drastic to myself to ensure no more babies to then have to get on birth control and for how long? Until menopause in 25+ years?

   Some woman have been lucky enough to find a surgeon to do a reversal. It is a very high risk procedure that is about three hours long and takes about two weeks to recover from. Also, comes at a price of around $7,000 just for the surgery, that's not including the anesthesia or the appointments and tests leading up to the surgery. Not only are you putting yourself at risk getting the reversal that has only a 60%-80% success rate it is NOT covered by insurance. Tubal ligation is covered because it means no more babies that the insurance company will have to pay for. Makes sense that they don't want to cover it, but when you are having these symptoms every single day from a surgery that is supposed to have little to no risks that they did cover it's hard not to be upset. The last option is a hysterectomy and at 26 years old, I just feel I can not do this. My body has been through so much I am not ready to put it into early menopause like that. Though many woman who can't afford the tubal reversal have no other choice to relieve themselves of the pain their tubal ligation has brought them because a hysterectomy is covered by insurance since once again, it means no more babies. The medical industry makes money off of woman who get tubal ligations and then they get even MORE money when they end up needing to get a hysterectomy because of the pain their tubal ligations give them! It is SO disturbing!


   I am writing this post to warn mothers of the risks of getting your tubes tied. There ARE risks! Do not let what has happened to me, happen to you. I am so blessed to have a supportive husband and parents who are helping Matt and I afford the surgery so I can have my life back and be here for my children. I will be getting my tubal reversal next week. I am so nervous and wish more than anything I didn't have to, but I am not myself and I just wish I didn't do it to begin with. I was lucky to be able to get pregnant and carry healthy babies and not all woman can say that. I can't help but feel like this is what I deserve for doing this, for messing with my body and the way it is supposed to work. As I am sure many of you are wondering if we will be having more children in the future since I am getting the reversal. Right now we are just focused on my health-- if we are to have another baby we will feel blessed and welcome them with open arms, but it is not something we are planning at the moment. Also, I have met a lot of sweet mothers while doing my research. There are actually over 3,000 mothers in a Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome Facebook group. I came across Rebekah's Tubal Ligation story on her blog and it really stood out to me please feel free to read it here.

If you have any questions or would like to tell me your story feel free to email me, comment below or message me on Instagram- @melissaaworthington

Full list of Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome here




Melissa

29 comments:

  1. Wow thank you so much for writing this. I feel so lucky i found your blog through instagram.

    I have three healthy kids and all were born via csection. We are hoping for one more kid but were almost sure with the 4th csection, we were having my tubes tied. Now that i read this i am having second thoughts. But what will you use then for long term birth control? Being on the pill for a long time has its side effects and we were looking for other ways. Like you said, doctors also told me the procedure has no risks. But i guess now i have to do my research.

    Good luck with your reversal. Hope it all goes well.

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    1. with your roots and herbs you have enveloped my frown face with smile, slung to stand,tube tie burned alive, i used your herbs and root according to the instruction given it materialized,i have conceive now and delivered a baby boy,from letter A-z can't speak how joyful i'm. contact him via on facebook (Oduduwa Ajakaye)

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  2. Thank you so much for sharing this story. It's stories like this that helps other mothers make better decisions for themselves. I find that doctors are often oblivious to real-world symptoms and side effects. I hope your reversal process goes better or that you feel better soon. I too have three kids and haven't had any long-term birth control. I think about it but i want to keep everything as natural as possible. I don't even do well with birth control, I'm THAT sensitive.

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    1. I have been suffering from (HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS) disease for the past four years and had constant pain. During the first year, I had faith in God that i would be healed someday.This disease started circulating all over my body and i have been taking treatment from my doctor, few weeks ago i came on search on the internet if i could get any information concerning the prevention of this disease, on my search i saw a testimony of someone who has been healed from Herpes Simplex Virus by this by Dr voodoo and she also gave the email address of this man and advise anyone to contact him for any kind of problem that he would be of help, so i wrote to Dr voodoo telling him about my (Herpes Virus) he told me not to worry that i was going to be cured!! Though i never believed it,, well after all the procedures and remedy given to me by this man few weeks later i started experiencing changes all over me as the Dr voodoo assured me, after some time i went to my doctor for test and it confirmed that i have be finally healed behold it was TRUE, So friends if anyone have such problem and need help contact Dr voodoo on his email: voodoospelltemple66@gmail.com Add Dr voodoo on whatsApp +2348140120719

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  3. Ohhh my goshhh! Thank you so much for sharing this. I've been going back and forth with getting my tubes tied as well. We are pregnant with baby #3 and moving to VIETNAM. VIETNAM. and i'm super apprehensive to have a baby there. I was going to have my dr tie my tubes while I underwent C Section #3, but I've been researching so many stories like this and your blog post just solidified my decision. Just let it be, and whatever happens... happens!

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    1. I was cured of HIV with the used of natural herbs. My name is celina jolly
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  4. I can only imagine how difficult this must have been for you to share, but I know that your honest account will help other women in their decision-making process. I hope that all goes smoothly for your reversal, and I'm so sorry you've had this difficult experience!

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  5. Thank you for sharing this. I am actually thinking of getting my tubes tied but I haven't had done it yet coz of so much going on. Good thing i bumped into your post, this made me do my research more.Thank you

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  6. Let's not forget: men can get vasectomies! Women bear the overwhelming burden of birth control. If a partnership is no longer looking to have any more kids, vasectomies are SIGNIFICANTLY less invasive than getting one's tubes tied. I think they should definitely be a part of the conversation.

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  7. Hi everyone,i am Jovita from UK,read a testimony of a lady(Joan) that got pregnant after 6 years of marriage and decided to contact him with good faith.My home was already shaking because and so many disgrace from friends around,I told him every thing i am facing and he did gave him some root and herbs syrup which i took and that was how i got my result at the given time he told me.He is simply the best of all,contact him on: bosunherbalcenter@outlook.com or http://bosunherbalcenter.wix.com/herbs.call or whatsapp number:+2348035394535.

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  9. I found your blog via instagram, I had my tubes tied 2 years ago, the day before my youngest (#3) turned 1. I haven't had any physical symptoms but my emotions have been terrible for the last year. I have ended friendships and spend a week before my period crying most of the time. I have never had PMS like this before and have an appointment with my ob gyn in 3 weeks to discuss going on the pill in order to stop my periods. I had no idea this was a side effect from the tubal. I won't have a reversal because I don't even want to tempt fate and wind up with a 4th, but I'm glad to know my "craziness" isn't all in my head.

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  10. Hello ladies
    Iam scheduled for a tubal reversal in Puerto Vallarta in 6 weeks
    Does anyone have any advice for me?
    Iam a bit nervous.

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  13. Am really happy for what Dr OZALOGBO has done for me and my Husband my name is MARTIN MARISA and i am from CANADA .I was married for 5 years with no issue no sign of a baby going from one doctor to another. until one day i was on the Internet and i saw the testimony of what Dr ozalogbo has done for someone, how He cured her from HIV with the use of his natural herbs. at first it was unbelievable to me and he also helped someone else took in and had a child, so i was so happy to read about such a man on the Internet so i took his email (ozalogboshrine@yahoo.com) and talked to my husband about it, then contacted him luckily for us he did mine too he helped me get pregnant by drinking the herbs he sent to me and now i am a proud mother with a baby boy, so my advice is if you are out there looking for a baby or any health issues hiv cure, Herpes, diabetics, asthma, hepatitis,HBP, STD, cancer, chronic, etc. He is also a spell caster, he can cast a spell to bring back your EX lover just contact Him on ozalogboshrine@yahoo.com or call him at +2348109250587 and i am very sure your problem will be solved he will help you out, i am a living testimony and for others too, thank you Dr ozalogbo...

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  14. I was cured of HIV with the used of natural herbs. My name is celina jolly and am from US. I love herbs so much. Most times, injection and drugs are just a waste of time. I was cured 8 months ago, i suffered from HIV for 13 yrs but with the help of Dr.Ogun herbal medicine, i was cured within few weeks of drinking the herbs he sent to me through courier delivery service. This same doctor also cured my Aunty from herpes, as soon as i heard she had herpes, i quickly refer her to Dr.Ogun and she was cured too after drinking his herbs.I have referred more than 15 persons to Dr.Ogun and they were all cured from their various illness. Have you taken herbs before?. You have spent so much money on drugs,injections,surgeries etc and yet you have no good result to show for it. Contact Dr. Ogun now, he is a herbalist doctor, i assured you of a cure if you drink his natural herbs. Dr.Ogun have herbs that cures Hiv, Herpes, diabetics, asthma, hepatitis, HBP, STD, cancer, chronic, etc. Contact Dr ogun through his Email address on: drogun62@gmail.com or WHATSAPP/CALL him on+2348104991149 . Please share the good news to other people once you are cured

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  15. I was cured of HIV with the used of natural herbs. My name is celina jolly and am from US. I love herbs so much. Most times, injection and drugs are just a waste of time. I was cured 8 months ago, i suffered from HIV for 13 yrs but with the help of Dr.Ogun herbal medicine, i was cured within few weeks of drinking the herbs he sent to me through courier delivery service. This same doctor also cured my Aunty from herpes, as soon as i heard she had herpes, i quickly refer her to Dr.Ogun and she was cured too after drinking his herbs.I have referred more than 15 persons to Dr.Ogun and they were all cured from their various illness. Have you taken herbs before?. You have spent so much money on drugs,injections,surgeries etc and yet you have no good result to show for it. Contact Dr. Ogun now, he is a herbalist doctor, i assured you of a cure if you drink his natural herbs. Dr.Ogun have herbs that cures Hiv, Herpes, diabetics, asthma, hepatitis, HBP, STD, cancer, chronic, etc. Contact Dr ogun through his Email address on: drogun62@gmail.com or WHATSAPP/CALL him on+2348104991149 . Please share the good news to other people once you are cured

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  16. with your roots and herbs you have enveloped my frown face with smile, slung to stand,tube tie burned alive, i used your herbs and root according to the instruction given it materialized,i have conceive now and delivered a baby boy,from letter A-z can't speak how joyful i'm. contact him via on facebook (Oduduwa Ajakaye)

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  17. An amazing testimony on on how i conceive, also cure from fibroid, i wonder why people still don't believe that roots and herbs are very essential and fruitful in different aspect, especially when you can't conceive and bear children. I am a living witness because I tried all I could to be pregnant but all to no avail, on this faithful day, i decided to check the net for updates on healthy living and i came across testimonies of lot of women who Ahiga has helped with his native herbs to conceive. i decided to put a try because this has been my greatest problem in life so I emailed Ahiga, and he told me what to do which i did, after which he sent me some roots and herbs syrup and gave me step by step guild lines on how and when to have sex with my man. I missed my menstrual flow within a short period of taking it, and the doctor confirmed that I am pregnant. I am very glad to tell the world that I just put to bed a bouncing baby boy last week. Contact Ahiga for your own testimony on: (ahigahealing@yahoo.com).

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  18. An amazing testimony on on how i conceive, also cure from fibroid, i wonder why people still don't believe that roots and herbs are very essential and fruitful in different aspect, especially when you can't conceive and bear children. I am a living witness because I tried all I could to be pregnant but all to no avail, on this faithful day, i decided to check the net for updates on healthy living and i came across testimonies of lot of women who Ahiga has helped with his native herbs to conceive. i decided to put a try because this has been my greatest problem in life so I emailed Ahiga, and he told me what to do which i did, after which he sent me some roots and herbs syrup and gave me step by step guild lines on how and when to have sex with my man. I missed my menstrual flow within a short period of taking it, and the doctor confirmed that I am pregnant. I am very glad to tell the world that I just put to bed a bouncing baby boy last week. Contact Ahiga for your own testimony on: (ahigahealing@yahoo.com).

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  19. I just got my pregnancy test result that am pregnant with the help of DR ODIA root and herbs, Glory to God almighty finally after 8 years of marriage with no child but with the help of DR ODIA Native natural herbal supplement i finally got pregnant last week i really want to say a very big thanks to you DR ODIA for your help and for other woman out there trying to get pregnant should not hesitate to contact him via email (odiaherbalcenter@yahoo.com) if you are having issues getting pregnant he will surely help you solve your problem.

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  20. I just got my pregnancy test result that am pregnant with the help of DR ODIA root and herbs, Glory to God almighty finally after 8 years of marriage with no child but with the help of DR ODIA Native natural herbal supplement i finally got pregnant last week i really want to say a very big thanks to you DR ODIA for your help and for other woman out there trying to get pregnant should not hesitate to contact him via email (odiaherbalcenter@yahoo.com) if you are having issues getting pregnant he will surely help you solve your problem.

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  21. you are fed up with all the empty promises and expensive treatments, that haven't reduce the risk of misscarrages and other complications.after years of trying to conceive and a failed IVF and a failed FET And if you also suffer from ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, tubal obstruction, endometriosis or lazy ovaries or if your male partner has low sperm count or sperm motility disorders, then Dr Chale herbal medicine will help you treat most of these infertility related conditions while restoring your energy and vitality and giving you the healthy baby you've dreamed of for so long. course i have tried it and it worked out for now am pregnant with my baby with just two weeks of contacting him, after 4 years of us trying to conceive. Doctor with your herbs you have brought life into our marriage, am very grateful to you.contact him,chalesolution@yahoo.com

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  22. I want to use this means to let the world know that all hope is not lost Getting pregnant after having tubes clamped and burned, I know IVF and Reversal could help but it way too cost, i couldn't afford it either and i so desire to add another baby to my family been trying for 5 years, not until i came across Priest Babaka, who cast a pregnancy/Fertility spell for me and i got pregnant.l hope that women out there who are going through the same fears and worries l went through in GETTING PREGNANT , will find your contact as i drop it here on this site, and solution will come to them as they contact you. Thank you and God bless you to reach him email via: babaka.wolf@gmail.com or facebook at priestly.babaka

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  23. I want to use this means to let the world know that all hope is not lost Getting pregnant after having tubes clamped and burned, I know IVF and Reversal could help but it way too cost, i couldn't afford it either and i so desire to add another baby to my family been trying for 5 years, not until i came across Priest Babaka, who cast a pregnancy/Fertility spell for me and i got pregnant.l hope that women out there who are going through the same fears and worries l went through in GETTING PREGNANT , will find your contact as i drop it here on this site, and solution will come to them as they contact you. Thank you and God bless you to reach him email via: babaka.wolf@gmail.com or facebook at priestly.babaka

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  24. I have been trying for 3years to get pregnant and needed help! i have Been going to the doctors but still nothing. The doctor said that me and my husband are fine and I don't know where else to turn. Until one day my friend introduce me to this great spiritualist who helped her to get back her lost husband back with love spell and also made her pregnant, So I decided to contact this spiritualist Priest Babaka after interaction with him, He did a ritual for me and also instructed me on what to do, after then i should have sex with my partner or any man I love in this world, And i did so, within the next 3 weeks i went for a check up and my doctor confirmed that i am 2weeks pregnant. I am so happy!! if you also need help to get pregnant contact him via email : babaka.wolf@gmail.com or Facebook at priest.babaka



    I have been trying for 3years to get pregnant and needed help! i have Been going to the doctors but still nothing. The doctor said that me and my husband are fine and I don't know where else to turn. Until one day my friend introduce me to this great spiritualist who helped her to get back her lost husband back with love spell and also made her pregnant, So I decided to contact this spiritualist Priest Babaka after interaction with him, He did a ritual for me and also instructed me on what to do, after then i should have sex with my partner or any man I love in this world, And i did so, within the next 3 weeks i went for a check up and my doctor confirmed that i am 2weeks pregnant. I am so happy!! if you also need help to get pregnant contact him via email : babaka.wolf@gmail.com or Facebook at priest.babaka

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  25. What a wonderful and a straight forward spell caster that has brought back joy and happiness into my life! Am giving this testimony because am so happy, I want to thank Dr. Osasu for the great thing He has done in my life , He brought happiness back to my life, I never believed in spell casters until my life fell apart when my lover of 6 years decided to call it quit almost when we wanted to get married. I was so emotional breakdown to the extent i could not do anything reasonable again, after 2months in pain before an old friend of mine introduced me to a spell caster on line called Dr Osasu, this was after I have been scammed by various fake spell casters. I was introduced me to Dr Osasu a true Spell Caster. In less than 24 hours i saw wonders, my lover came back to me and my life got back just like a completed puzzle, and after 1month later we got married and it was just like a dream to me because i thought i had lost him forever. Thank you Dr. Osasu for helping me but most of all, Your Honesty and Fast Accurate Results. email: Drosasu25@gmail.com WhatsApp Number: +2347064365391

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