You still have to have your tubes cut and rejoined either way mumof5, as the clamps scar your tubes together. Yes, I did have the clamps but after I had the reversal the doctor told me one of the clamps had damaged my tube as it had been put on wrong. Its the reason I had a lot of pain at AF time. Knock on wood, I havent had that pain since, I also dont have the pulling on that side or the knots i had before. I would love even numbers here aswell. 4 would be lovely and my mum keeps telling me im going to end up with 5, either way I dont care. People are so judgemental aren't they!