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Lisa & Mike Thornhill
February
2005
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Tubal reversal Feb 13,
2005
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L: 6cm
R: 5cm |
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Hi, my name is Lisa Thornhill, and
my husband is Mike Thornhill. I am 37 and he is 40. My
husband and I have three children, son (11), son (5), and daughter
(3). We thought that we were finished having children, so
during my third c-section with my daughter, I had my tubes tied. I
regretted it immediately after the surgery, and my husband regretted
it a bit later on. So, we decided to have a reversal!
Thank GOD that is an option!!! So we did lots of research (2.5
years of research!!) and thankfully we came across Dr. Perez.
Once we found him, we did more research on him. I read every single
testimony, and joined a few support groups. Our mind was made
up, Dr. Perez was the very best choice we could make.
So the journey begins....my husband Mike and I left our three
children with my mom, dad and brother (yes, it takes 3 to watch our
children!! LOL). We arrived at the SeaTac Airport early in the
morning on February 12,2005. We had a long flight to Houston,
TX, then changed planes and on to Harlingen, TX. Fanny met us
at the airport at about 8:45 PM, and we arrived at the hospital in
Rio Bravo, Mexico at about 9:25 PM. I have to say that I was
terrified. The moment we crossed the border, the fear set in. I
wanted to turn around and go home so badly. Mike, my husband
was also pretty apprehensive! But we continued on.
We got to the hospital and Dr. Levi
met us outside immediately. That was a tremendous relief. I
had spoken to Dr. Levi several times during the scheduling process,
so when I finally met him, I was relieved. He made us feel so
welcomed and at ease. My fears began to subside a tiny bit. We were
immediately escorted into our room. It was a very nice an
comfortable room. Dr. Levi helped us complete the paperwork and told
us which room our friends (that we met on a support group) were in.
Their names are Kathy and Pete. We went into their room, and Kathy
had just had her surgery. She was doing great, so that really helped
ease some more of my fears. She ended up with great lengths and was
recovering nicely. We chatted for a long while and then Mike (my
husband) and I went to our room and watched movies. (We brought a
portable DVD player). Then went to sleep for the night.
The next morning, February 13, 2005, at 7:30 the nurses came in to
insert my IV. I have heard they do great work, but unfortunately on
me, they could not find my vein. I have that problem a lot, so do
not blame it on the nurses, but it hurt so much, and I was so
relieved when they finally got it in. Then we waited, waited and
waited. Nobody came in at all. My friends came in and
wondered why we were not in surgery yet. She went to the nurses
station and found out that an emergency surgery came in and that was
the reason for my delay. At approximately 11:30 am, they came in and
wheeled me off. I was so nervous!! I saw Dr. Perez and the staff.
I also saw the cross, and felt more at ease. They gave me the
medicine, and I dozed in and out. I was mostly awake however. They
began the procedure, and I immediately felt at ease. Finally
for the first time while there, I was at peace and ease!!! The care
was phenomenal and the doctors were so very caring. No longer during
my entire stay was I ever scared from that moment on.
After the surgery, I now have tube lengths of 6 on the left and 5 on
the right. I also had a hernia that I did not know I had, and
they repaired that too. They were wheeling me out of the operating
room and Dr. Perez was sitting by the door. I told him “Thank
You!!!!” He nodded and smiled back! He is amazing!!
We went home the next day, February 14, 2005 (Valentine’s Day!) and
I was in pain from the long flight, but the recovery was not too
bad. I was so happy to see my children and so happy to be
whole again!!!!! Thank you Doctor Perez!!!
On April 19, 2005, I had an HSG and both tubes are wide open. Bless
you Doctor Perez!!
If you are thinking about using Dr. Perez, I say GO FOR IT!! I
would do it again in a heartbeat!!!
Lisa & Mike Thornhill
Surgery Date: 02/13/05
HSG: 04/19/05 (Both Tubes OPEN)
L: 6 R: 5
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