From Blood Money to Embracing Life through Vasectomy Reversal
April 21, 2010 by David Wilson · 6 Comments
Today’s blog is a bit of a rant. There are just some things I like to get off my chest. Perhaps you’ll relate to this.
It has nothing to do with my skill or qualifications as a surgeon, but perhaps it will give you some insight into who I am as a person. I believe you should not only trust your surgeon, but also feel a connection with him or her. It is important to “be on the same page” with your doctor on more than just the “health care” level.
So here goes…
In 2004, I saw two reliable sources report that 4,000 abortions were being performed in the U.S. every day
That’s right, every day.
It was the most common surgical procedure in the country.
Now, I know that many are convinced of the legitimacy of this procedure, but I confess I have not and will never see any sense in this. Now, my view stems largely from my biblical and spiritual views, but there are some blatant common-sense reasons as well.
First, scores of medical workers will labor heroically hour upon hour, night and day for weeks at a time to save the life of a third trimester fetus born prematurely. But at the same medical center, a third trimester fetus is aborted.
Second, if you’ve ever seen an ultrasound, I defy you to say that the fetus is not a person. A fetus is a person too.
Third, a young mother can hand over the body of her unborn to the abortionist without any charges being filed. And yet, if a murderer takes the life of a fetus he or she is charged with a felony crime.
Which is it? A life worthy of the charge of murder? Or a mass of tissue with no rights? It can’t be both.
It’s enough to make me bang my head on the table (or simply cry) – that we can be so unthinking and so cruel to these helpless ones.
Well, when I heard, in 2004, about the 4,000 abortions a day in the country, the thought occurred to me, “I’m sure those young women are not paying for all those abortions. I’m sure that some of the people I am doing business with are paying for them”.
And sure enough, when I contacted the various insurance companies and government agencies that paid for my services, they said they did pay for elective abortions. These “partners” of mine (through the provider contracts) were funding abortions.
There was blood on my money.
I made the decision to stop the provider agreements. Four months later I had to close the doors of my practice because I was no longer a contracted provider for the patients’ insurance companies.
But one door closing caused another to open. This closure opened the door of opportunity. A few months later I remember my colleague who had, years before, suggested I learn the vasectomy reversal procedure. I did. And now I embrace life. Not death.
You, too, have desires and convictions. And your decision to reverse your vasectomy is one that embraces life. You are choosing to be open to the possibility of children. Obviously, the birth of a child is not in my power to accomplish for you, but I do commit to doing all I can, the best I can, to see your reversal is a success.
Amen, Amen, Amen! I am so thankful that the Lord led us to you. What a blessing for you to share this. If only more Christians would stick to their convictions and follow through no matter the what. You performed my husband’s reversal 2 weeks ago. I loved that you prayed with us, and such a deep, amazing prayer. My husband is feeling great. He definately fell into the category of way less pain afterwards compared with the vasectomy. We hope God will bless us with more children. If He chooses not to, we still know we made the right decision in having the reversal. Thank you so much for your ministry. Many Blessings to you, Kimberly
This is the reason why we are choosing you to perform our reversal; you are supporting the creation of life.
When I was pregnant with my first child I was watching TBN and there was a pastor on there talking about late term abortions. He was describing, in almost graphic detail, how they are performed. I grabbed my 8 month old “fetus” and cried. Just 2 months earlier I was hospitalized with pre-term labor and thankfully it was stopped. I felt like everything I had just went through was the most horrible thing on this earth; the thought of losing my baby was the worst feeling ever.
My husband and I are very excited to meet you this Wednesday. Even more, we’re excited to be reversed!!
Thank you for allowing God to work through you!
I agree with eveything you have wrote. I work for New York State Medicaid and I am a Christian. Young women have personally came into the agency to apply for medical assistance to get an abortion. I have to determine there eligiblity for Medicaid. I have to add the mom and the unborn to the case. I also have to follow up to see if she had the abortion. I have to receive proof from a doctor regarding the abortion and then I have to remove the unborn from the case. This is the hardest thing I have ever done. Ive actually had to go into the bathroom and gather myself because I weep over this. I am at a point that I fear applications coming in to the agency because I am so morally against the murder of a fetus. This is a horrible practice that is becoming socially acceptable. And to think that peoples taxes are paying for the murder of fetuses. To hear your story gives me hope. God bless you and may He keep you strong in your convictions.
We have our appointment with you on Monday and I can’t wait. Thank you for your convictions, thank you for putting them out there. If more people took a stand like you have done with your practice, our nation, the World, would be a better place. Thank you again for this ministry.
I agree also. How sad that blood is on our nation’s hands, that we would kill our own precious babies. How far have we come that we believe we can take another’s life? I am so excited to see how you left the Medical “norm” and ventured out for the cause of life. May God continue to use your testimony for other people in the medical field and may He bless you and your family.
Amen! It must have been a scary thought, closing the doors to your successful practice, but praise the Lord for calling you here! “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not into your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him….” and you sure did. I just stumbled upon your website and my husband and I will be in touch. Thank you for embracing life!