Can I have a tubal after having a TT?

Question

I'm now 8 months post op TT and I'm wanting to know if I'm able to have a tubal. I have permenent sutures in my stomach holding my muscle tight together, both my plastic surgeon and my OBGYN say that everything will be ok with having a tubal but I'm freaking out because I'm afraid that my OBGYN will mess up my sutures. And I'm also afraid that by them having to basically blow my stomach up for the tubal that it could also mess up my TT. I really need some answers or some more info on having this done.

Erik Miles, MD, FACS · Answer

A tubal ligation is typically done through small incisions and should not cause significant changes to your abdomen.  Your existing belly button scar will likely be utilized.  Discuss the specific incision locations with your GYN surgeon.  Best wishes to you!

Thomas A. Pane, MD · Answer

You should do very well.  It is not uncommon to have this done after abdominoplasty and most if not all OB's are very capable of doing the procedure without disrupting the repair.

Ross Blagg, MD · Answer

Hi,You should be fine at 8 months out to have this procedure. If you feel comfortable with your OBGYN, then you should be okay to go forward with the procedure.All the best,Dr. BlaggAustin, TX

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry and I think you have gotten sound advice and counsel from your OB and plastic surgeon.  I have attached a link to Pubmed.gov which is the NIH database of the medical literature.  You will be able to find articles that my better answer your question.  In my own experience, I have seen patients successfully have elective, planned, and emergent abdominal surgery without consequence to the abdominoplasty result.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  I can understand your apprehension but 8 months after your TT your stomach muscles have healed sufficiently that even an injury to your suture should not cause any change in your stomach appearance.  As for the air in your stomach placed during a tubal, it will also not impact your results as it is only for a brief period of time. Hope this helps.

Can I have a tubal after having a TT?

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