Hi... this is my first posting. I'm 38, have been trying to have a baby for over a year, and finally looked into it. A very painful HSG (omg, I thought I would die) revealed blocked tubes. My OB/GYN referred me to a specialist. A sonogram showed "sausage" like tubes as a result of an infection that coult have occurred over 20 years ago, who knows. Regardles, having someone show you what a normal tube looks like compared to your "sausage tube..." just a horrible feeling. I have two sausages, to boot!
The specialist I saw is a leader in the field, and I felt comfortable with him. He explained that my diagnosis is hydrosalpings. He said that the only way I will ever get pregnant is through IVF. He further explained that half of the specialists would suggest removal of the diseased tubes before IVF, and the other half (to which he subscribes to) would recommend trying an IVF cycle before removal. He explained that there is a chance that the tubes could leak into my uterus, creating a toxic environment for pregancy, and an embryo would not take. He said it didn't LOOK like my tubes were leaking, which is why he said to give it a shot without the surgery first. However, the more I research online, the more I am learning that it is standard to have the tubes removed before IVF.
I am so confused. I feel very alone. I cannot find anyone with my same diagnosis. I have so many questions. I wonder if anyone has had their "sausages" removed, how long the recovery period was, the pain, the IVF success? Or, has anyone had IVF success with their "sausages" (sorry, I still can't get over the fact that tubes can be referred to as this... sort of hurts my feelings!)
Anyone out there who can tell me to be hopeful??? I feel like I'm a mess!!!
Laurie
hydrosalpings, anyone? Help! 
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