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Referred here...Success after Lap Surgery?

elucas2011elucas2011 member
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Hello! I did my intro a couple months back and normally post to TTTC and Infertility board. I was referred here for possible answers/advice.

I had a HSG done last month. RE determined both tubes are in fact blocked (right tube looks healthier than left tube) and both have Hydrosalpinx (not much though). Unfortunately, I developed an infection in my right tube after my HSG which landed me in the hospital for 4 days. I had my f/u appt with my RE a week after being discharged, he has recommended Lap Surgery for initial treatment option to open tube(s). He wants my body to rest and return to normal routine after all of the antibiotics I had to take while in hospital and after being discharged, so my next appt is not until April 16.  Since my appt is almost another month away, we didn't really have an in-depth discussion regarding the surgery. He did mention that depending on severity of my left tube, that it may have to be removed and he only focus on opening my right tube. I am aware that (1) I would be at risk to possibly have an ectopic pregnancy, (2) My tube(s) could be opened successfully but I may/may not conceive, (3) My tube(s) may become re-blocked after surgery. Some other uses have suggested that I jump straight to IVF but I still haven't been able to make the decision of which to do. If I were to go ahead with the surgery, there is that possibility that it could work for us. It will only put me $200 OOP versus $1000s for IVF (ART is NOT covered at all by my insurance). 

Has anyone had Lap surgery to open blocked tube(s)? Was it successful/unsuccessful? Any and all experiences and stories welcome. Thanks for taking time to read my lengthy post. Have a blessed day! :)



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Re: Referred here...Success after Lap Surgery?

  • amandaleigh1amandaleigh1 member
    I did not have hydrosalpinx, just a lot of endometriosis which had caused one of my tubes to get twisted and blocked. That tube was easily reopened during surgery by just pushing dye. I still wasn't able to get pregnant on my own. I went straight to IVF after trying on my own post surgery and had success. I think I would remove a hydro tube and do IVF if that is what I was facing.

    IVF #1 ET 1 d3 embryo 10/30/11 BFP
    3 Embryos frozen (1 d5, 2 d6)

    DS born 07/29/12

    FET #1 ET 1 d5 embryo 02/10/15 BFN

    FET #2 1 d6 embryo didn't survive thaw, transferred last d6. CP :(

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  • boymomstrongboymomstrong member
    If it were me, i would go to IVF, why do another painful surgery on a maybe? I would want to spend my money on something with more a gurantee...
    Not that IVF is but there is only so much heart ach a person can endure...
    At least in my heart...
    Good luck...

    Started TTC in 2006, LOTS of trying, and trying, and 7 rounds of IVF with 13 embryos, 2 perfect little boys and 5 loses....
    All finished with babies, started to make diet changes, Keto, to be MORE for my kids, lost 30 pounds, still going, and 3 months in, I had a natural cycle, and then ovulated... Hubs and I are going to see what happens now... Maybe a natural pregnancy? After everything we have been through? Or just a return to normal hormones? We shall see what the future holds!

    Baby Dust To All!!!

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  • elucas2011elucas2011 member
    Thank you ladies. I do appreciate your advice. I may go ahead with the Lap, b/c regardless he may have to remove or disconnect one if not both tubes now (or later) b/c of the hydro. From info I have gathered from others, if I go straight to IVF, I could still have issues with tubes still attached w/ hydro. These plus other things are definitely going to be addressed at my appt. Thanks again yall. I certainly do appreciate it. 
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