Re: P

June 27, 2001

, Please don't feel uneasy just because you don't know everything...I don't

either! I know a lot about it only because I have been researching so long, and

I would be willing to answer any questions you have! If I don't know the

answer, which is entirely possible, someone here will...especially Dr. Levin.

Your success rate will depend on different things...what type of tubal you had,

how much was removed, how much is left, whether your cycles are regular, etc.

Before surgery, during my telephone consult, Dr. Levin said my chances were

about 85%. Now, after the surgery (if I wasn't hallucinating!) since my tubes

ended up being very long, he said 90%. But...he also found out that I am not

ovulating regularly, so I started Clomid to help out this cycle. But, your

cycles may be just fine and not need any help. Have you sent him your op

report? He will know more once he reads that as far as what your chances will

look like.

I agree with you...Dr Levin and Venica have always made me feel very welcome,

and they are very patient, kind, and caring. They will always answer any

questions you have, and respond very quickly. Dr. Levin goes above and beyond

what he ahs to, and it is because he cares. I will be waiting to hear how your

consult with him goes, I know you will love him. I think of him more as a

friend than just a doctor because he does care so much. Many times, he just

e-mails or calls just to check to see how I am healing. Please let us know how

it goes tomorrow and best of luck to you!!!

Hart - 32

DH Jon - 37

DD Arianne - 14

DD a - 6

DS - 3

TL - 6/16/98

TR - 6/4/01 ~ Dr. Levin

8 cm right side ~ 9 cm left side

Please explain

Hi everyone,

This is P, I came home today and read all these emails about

another doctor's site. I felt a little better after I read Dr Levin's post

but I dont understand why would two doctors patients go to war? I have my

consultation tomorrow with Dr. Levin. Does anyone know his sucess rate? I

dont want to go getting all worried over nothing. I chose Dr Levin because of

the site and his nurse? made me feel so welcome. This group I havent felt

real comfortable with but I am trying too. I just am uneasy with things that

I dont really know about. So its me not any of you. All I know is I want a

baby. My son is 19 my daughter is 17 almost gone. I want a baby with my

husband. I trust this doctor to help me with that. I think those ladies

should stay out of our e-group. And of course us out of theirs. I never

visited this other doctors e-group because I knew who I wanted right away,

any way I am rattling. Just wanted to understand. Thanks

June 27, 2001

,

Thanks for writing me. I just hung up from Dr. Levin. He made me feel

so much better. He said my operative notes did not give him any reason to

hesitate. That I would probably have at least 6 inches left on each side.

Thats not a given but an estimate based on my report and what he has seen. He

said I probably wouldnt need any clomid or that other drug. I cycle every 28

days and seem to be ovulating, because I feel the pain in my sides and have

the clear mucus each month. I feel pretty positive about this. I am working

on how to go about the MONEY part now. I know everyone is. I honestly cant

afford 275 a month more unless I find another job. He did say more or less

that with my age being 39 I might want to do it sooner. He didnt come right

out and say but he gave me a senario such as I might be the one that has

menopause in 2 years, boy that scared me.

Well Its up to me to finance this, my husband wont take on any extra work.

P

June 28, 2001

, I know how bad you want this...and let me tell you - I didn't think I

could do it within 24 months either at first. Bear with me, this may get long,

but I will try to get my point across as shortly as possible. OK, we had been

talking about wanting another baby for months, and had been checking into it,

even had my phone consult with Dr. Levin (back in October). I have this

attitude that I can make anything work, I think it comes from my years as a

single parent. Anyway, I had it in my head that even if it took 2 years to pay

off we would do it. Then the kids kept talking about wanting to have a yard to

play in and stuff like that - we live in an apartment right now since we have

moved back to Dallas from our time in GA in the Army. Anyway, sometime right

after that, for about 2 weeks, I gave up...I decided it wasn't fair to deprive

the kids of a real house for another 2 years, etc. Then one night we were in

Wal Mart (I know the other ladies have heard me tell this) and my son said he

had to go potty. I told my husband to go ahead and take him, and I would just

wait there. They left, and I turned around, figuring I will look around while

they are gone...(bear in mind that during the 2 weeks when I gave up, I was

disappointed, but I was OK with it)...anyway, I turn around and realize that I

am standing right next to the baby deportment, right there in front of me are

all these tiny newborn sleepers, and yes...in the middle of Wal Mart, I just

broke down and cried and cried! My husband was so worried when he got back!!

We talked about it a little, and I think he knew what he was doing. The next

morning, I went into work and re-vamped the budget, and figured out a way where

we could cut corners and afford to pay it off in less than 2 years. I called

him and told him what I had figured out, and he was overcome - he said " Thank

God, because you know I know nothing about money, and I thought I was going to

have to figure out a way we could budget it! "

So, just don't give up. In that time, we both also got raises, and sent Dr.

Levin our entire tax refund, as well as our Christmas bonuses. We ended up

paying it off in 4 months. Trust me, I never thought it would be that quick,

but we cut corners wherever possible, and took all of that raise money and sent

it towards the reversal. If it is your dream to have another baby, like it is

money, then please hold tight to that dream and do whatever you have to in order

to make it happen!! It may be tough, but imagine that newborn baby smell and

it'll make it all worth it!!!

OK, now I have to get off of here...my 6 year old keeps asking if I am done so

she can play one of her games!!! Have a wonderful evening and I am so glad your

consult went well!!! Please keep me updated, OK???