Nervous wreck, need info doctors regarding fallopian tubes....

Hello '

I am pursuing a TR this year and have been told I am a good candidate. But the problem is I am still not comforted by that..is that silly? Well, I see on my pathology report papers from the TL that their was a small portion .5 removed from each tube and it says it was from the "middle third".

O.K. thats where the anxiety lays with me " middle third". I have no idea what that means. I am so sick and nervous that "middle third" is a bad thing despite a little was removed. I am thinking that because of course I am not a doctor, so to me it sounds bad when I hear stories of TL being in the "middle" of the tube. I can't sleep nor think straight over this. I have small blessings at home that need all my attention right now. So I am really trying to make piece with this until surgery. My biggest fear is getting cut open and being told it cant be done :(  Please if any doctor is able to take the time out and read this and response,Thank You,Thank You, Thank You. I don't know another way to ease my mind through this and I am just blessed to have found this forum to ask a professional. Thanks Again for any info and your time.

  more info:  TL: cut and sutured.

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi!
Did your doctor give you the option of starting with a laparoscopy? Often, they will do a scope first with a tiny camera to look and see if the tubes are OK--and then if not, no need for a Big incision.

Also, the middle third is the BEST place for the tubes to have been cut--what you want when you put them back together, you want two pieces that are approximately the same size--not one big one and one small one (if you can imagine splicing a hose).

The middle third is thin and symmetrical and the best place to re-connect.

The best part about the tubal reversal is that you can have as many kids as you want if it works.  If it doesn't, don''t forget about IVF.

Good luck!
Dr B