What is a TAC?

A transabdominal cerclage (TAC) is a cerclage that is placed by making a transabdominal incision in the lower abdomen, near the bikini line. This allows placement of a small, woven synthetic band high on the cervix, preventing it from opening- a cause of the second trimester loss. Unlike a TVC, a TAC does not require bed rest. However, women will need to have a Cesarean section to deliver their baby- this can be performed through the same bikini line incision that the surgeon used to place the cerclage. The band is safe to stay in the body and, once it is placed will be just as successful during later pregnancies. (http://www.uchospitals.ed/) As you can see in the picture, a TAC is placed much higher than other cerclages.

We will be flying out in the morning (Wednesday 10-12) from Louisville, KY to Chicago. We will have the afternoon to sight see in Chicago before heading to the hotel room for the night. Thursday, we have to be at the University of Chicago Hospital early and my surgery is scheduled to begin at 10:15. Dr.Haney will be performing the surgery. I will stay in the hospital that night and be released the next day (Friday). We will be flying back home on Friday and begin the recovering process!