Description : Where can I learn more about bariatric laproscopic surgery?
Last Answer : Bariatric Laparoscopic Surgery is for people who have been obese for 5 or more years. The surgeon uses a laparoscope (a small camera) and other tools to "tie off" the upper portion of the ... causing fullness when eating a small amount of food. Exercise and diet are still essential post surgery.
Description : How do i push my bellybutton ring back through without hurting?
Last Answer : I thought I needed to pierce my ears a second time,so I took an icecube,numbed it and pushed a large needle through.It hurt and I got what I wanted.Now I have two too many holes in my head ;))
Description : I got my bellybutton pierced, im scared that it might be infected!
Last Answer : I think putting some cold ice on it or something like that could cure it.
Description : Have you had a laproscopic cystectomy? When will the pain end?
Last Answer : I had an exploratory laparoscopy when I was in my early 30s. I remember feeling more miserable than I expected for about the first 24 hours, and then less miserable than I expected by the ... promise my experience is universal, but hopefully, you'll be feeling quite a bit better by tomorrow.
Description : Do you know anyone who runs medical imaging equipment like MRI, CT Scan, laproscopic support equipment?
Last Answer : Yes, I know radiology technicians. It is a very rewarding job. It takes several years of school/training to learn how to run the complex machines like MRIs and CT scanners. Basic imaging (x-ray, ultrasound, etc.) takes less time to learn.
Description : Why is my bellybutton sore?
Last Answer : Probably because of the person growing inside you.
Description : What is this horrible pain around my bellybutton?
Last Answer : answer:Are you male or female? I’m asking because if you are a female this could be a symptom of ovarian cysts.
Description : What is bellybutton lint?
Last Answer : Lint that collects in the bellybutton. There’s nothing special about it. Edit: Okay, to be more specific, it’s a combination of clothing fibers, dust, and dead skin cells.
Description : What makes you get an innie or an outie bellybutton?
Last Answer : My daughter sees a gastrointestinal doctor and I commented one time that it looks like she has an outie and he said that all belly buttons are innies, but some are just herniated and that is what causes an outie.
Description : Have you ever had surgery or care for a part of your body that you didn't previously know existed?
Last Answer : Oh my goodness – I think I have exactly the same problem!
Description : Have you or anyone you know ever had surgery in the jackknife position?
Last Answer : I may have @Mariah . I did have surgery on my lower spine, but was never told about the positioning during the surgery. I just know that I was put under anesthetic while I was lying on my ... a lot of bruising from an ankle surgery and I think that was from being pushed around and repositioned.
Description : How long, and how many hours a day would it take to go from normal healthy weight body to one in shape comparable to Jennifer Garner.
Last Answer : Somebody’s going to ask you this so it might as well be me. Why do you want to go from a normal healthy body weight to one that looks like Jennifer Garner’s?
Description : Have you or do you know anyone who had a gastric bypass (or any other surgery for obesity)?
Last Answer : i know several who have had it, some at work, one a friend. some had had the band, some had the total surgery. i can tell you that of like 10 people, half lost a lot and half stayed the same ( ... still have to keep up the work of not eating and excercising. good luck and let us know how you do.
Description : Back to the gall bladder. My relative has four tiny incisions; one of them is weeping. It has been 4 days since the surgery. Is that normal?
Last Answer : answer:It is normal for it to weep. It isn’t normal or healthy for him to keep playing with the incisions. I hope he doesn’t make you put a cone on him!
Description : If a person has an intestinal obstruction and needs surgery, how long is the recovery time?
Last Answer : It would depend a lot on whether it would be able to be done laparoscopically or of they needed an abdominal incision. Laparoscopic surgery could have a recovery time of a few days to a week; my guess is that.abdominal surgery could require a month to six weeks recovery but that is an estimate.
Description : I had Mohs surgery in September. I am now feeling some minor pain and tingling sensations in the area and around my head. Is this normal?
Last Answer : I would call your surgeon’s office and ask.
Description : I had "minor" surgery yesterday morning, and I feel really punk today. Is this normal?
Last Answer : That sounds very normal. Rest up and see how you are feeling by tomorrow. (Aw – c’mon, just be a mensch. :-))
Description : I don't have time to go to the gym. Will doing 100 pushups a day keep me in shape?
Last Answer : No. It’s a start – but you need cardio, and at least abs and legs too – pushups are almost only arms. Besides, doing them incorrectly will be a serious dis-service to yourself. Get a routine from a pro.
Description : Have you ever been told by your doctor that surgery is required - and opted out?
Last Answer : Nope never, I always went along the sugeries because I knew it would make me feel better than I was before. My galbladder was ready to burst when I had surgery but they didn't know how bad it was ... If I decided to not do the surgery and my galbladder did burst I could have risked an early death.
Description : Anyone else ever have brain surgery?
Last Answer : I’m glad you’re back… how are you doing now?
Description : How long does it take to heal from back surgery?
Last Answer : If the surgery was in invasive surgery where you were opened up and muscles were cut, it can take 5-12 weeks for recovery. For non-invasive type surgery, you will be up and around with a few weeks.
Description : How long should it take to be "normal" again after stopping birth control pills?
Last Answer : I’m not a doctor, ( and a guy ) but get an appointment with your doctor. The question is valid, it may require tests and follow-up.
Description : Having severe pain in my right side but ct scan and bloodwork came back normal?
Last Answer : I wish I could help you….been there myself and it is scary as hell in pain and not knowing. Is the pain in the front or back or side?? Either way your FU with your Doc is your best course and even then get a second opinion if the news is not good.
Description : Have you ever had a friendship become distant, but then go back to normal?
Last Answer : answer:It sounds like you were saying that things were getting back to normal? I don't think a deep friendship like that would be permanently harmed unless there was a grievous hurt. Have you asked ... of distance and then the closeness resumed. I hope you get back on a regular footing soon.
Description : Anyone had successful back surgery for slipped discs?
Last Answer : In the 80s, I ruptured a disk (L5) and got to the point I could hardly walk. I had surgery. Recovery was slow an difficult, but the pain disappeared-for a few months. When it returned, the doctor ... lots of bed rest and a series of spinal pain shots, I got better and haven't had trouble since.
Description : What weight training accessories are best for someone who's recently had back surgery?
Last Answer : Consider buying a small set of dumbells, such as the Weider 12-lb. Adjustable-Weight Speed Dumbells. With them, you can begin to do minor weight training exercises.
Description : Ladies have you ever had a period end and come back after 3 days?
Last Answer : answer:If you're under the age for peri-menopause could just be some fluctuation of hormones, have you been exercising a lot lately or under a lot of stress or on a low cal diet? All of those things could lead ... . I wouldn't be too concerned unless it keeps up for several ( 3-4 ) months in a row.
Description : Graphic Lady Bizness: I stopped taking birth control mid-pack in JULY and have only had 3 periods since. Normal?
Last Answer : i take b/c to maintain normal periods…...my system has never been normal.
Description : I have just had a huge shock and feel really tired - normal?
Last Answer : It’s normal to feel a bit tired after a that excitement. You just had a huge adreneline rush and a major amount of stress go grab your pillow and get some zzzz’s. First put your daughter to bed though! :-)
Description : Is it normal to never have had a nosebleed?
Last Answer : Ive never had a nosebleed and I think I’m pretty normal.
Description : At what age were you in the greatest shape?
Last Answer : 8 I love that shape, it’s all squiggly & yet ordered & neat at the same time.
Description : What kind of shape are you in?
Last Answer : answer:medically-good otherwise-round yes, it’s reflective of my poor eating habits and sedentary lifestyle
Description : If you were in adonis shape would basic training in the military be fun?
Last Answer : answer:My husband enjoyed Navy boot camp, back in the 80s. It was pretty much eat (a lot) sleep (very little) work out (the rest of the time). Such schedules appeal to him.
Description : Other than eating right, what are some ways to stay in shape/be healthy while wearing a cast?
Last Answer : answer:Well you have plenty of limbs left to exercise while your left arm withers away. lol teasing you Just move the rest of your body more. Kick around a soccer ball, walk some hills, exercise the broken ... finger grip routine with a tension ball. Sorry bout the arm, it'll go by quickly. :-)
Description : Do you find your whole body shape changes when you are PMS?
Last Answer : answer:yes yes yes yes yes .that happens to me. I feel for you, I really do ..it sucks. Not only do you look like crap .you're so emotional that everything makes you angry/sad anyway, so the fact ... fit properly is enough to make you cry terrible. I don't venture out of my cave at this stage lol.
Description : What are some easy ways to start getting into shape?
Last Answer : Start running through the neighborhood. And dont eat take out. As my mother says.. burn more than you consume and you’ll lose weight.
Description : What is Joint Replacement Surgery?
Last Answer : answer:Joint replacement surgery can be effective in increasing the quality of life for some individuals. As can drugs such as Psilocybin, Ayahuasca and pot. Then again, sometimes death is the correct choice.
Description : If a great plastic surgeon was going to give you free plastic surgery, and your job was going to give you paid leave for recovery, would you accept the gift of the surgery and what would you have done?
Last Answer : I don't know. There are certainly areas of my body I'd like to have lifted, reduced and just made prettier again. However, I'd be worried about things going wrong. Infections/scarring etc. I remember my ... the surgeon, I'd definitely consider it. I'd want to get good advice on what to have done.
Description : How does a person not slowly starve after bariatric surgery?
Last Answer : answer:Most of your nutrition needs are collected and passed to the blood stream through your small intestine; the stomach is there for processing (digesting) to pass onto the small intestine. By reducing the size of ... can't eat as much, now all he eats are foods that are heavy on sugar and fat.
Description : Care to share your experiences with oral surgery recovery?
Last Answer : answer:I had a wisdom tooth surgery about 3 years ago. -how long it took you to recover? I'd say about a week. It was only one tooth though and I was very careful to not get any dry ... take your mind off the pain. I'd also recommend some comedy like Monty Python or some documentaries. Feel better.
Description : How familiar are you with Gastric Balloon procedure/Surgery? (Read Details).
Last Answer : answer:I don't know about the balloon but about the bypass, which a coworker had done. There seem to be a variety of procedures now with the same intention: reduce the amount of digestion and ... intake with things like milkshakes. They can also drink alcohol and get drunk quicker, and many do so.
Description : What is neck fusion surgery?
Last Answer : It is fusing two or more vertebrae together to at least partially repair damange to them, usually by suddent and violent motion. Sometimes bleached cadaver bones are used to repair the spine. This almost always reduces the range of motion of the neck, so is used sparingly.
Description : MACI surgery of the knee?
Last Answer : Read this hope it helps…... :-/
Description : How will you choose between two doctors for the same surgery?
Last Answer : Higher price doesn’t always mean better. If there is no rush for the surgery, I would definitely do some background checking and getting some reviews from other patients. There are ways to find out about a doctor’s history and performance.
Description : I can't turn my right foot towards the outside after ankle surgery?
Last Answer : answer:Any surgeon has the obligation to explain the surgery to his patient. Are you sure he never told you? That seems against medical ethics. If you are unclear, call the nurse and tell ... done all the exercises that your physical therapist recommended? Isn't he or she supervising your recovery?
Description : I just got a message from my Dad, his doctor told him that he has to have surgery because he has hardening of the arteries in his legs. Medical jellies, what can you tell me about this?
Last Answer : answer:Heard about this I think, so here are some claims I cannot back up with references. Something to do with cholesterol, bad bloodflow causes the arteries to petrify and become insanely dangerous, things need ... leg arteries. If so that would be where I know it from. Wiki confirms most of this.
Description : I have an 8mm herniated disk (L5) and still have pain after a year. Will I have a chance to heal without surgery?
Last Answer : My dads been having a herniated disc since 1983. He got shot and still to this day he is constantly complaining about the pain :(
Description : Is there a cosmetic surgery I can have done to make my lips thinner?
Last Answer : Lol, the type of lips you’re describing sound perfect. I don’t understand why anyone would want to get rid of a great feature. @drdoombot I second that.
Description : Why do some Lasik surgeons still wear eye glasses and not submit to a Lasik surgery themselves?
Last Answer : Two barbers are in town. Barber A has a huge unwieldy beard and shoulder length hair. Barber B has a professional hair cut and is clean shaven. Who's the better barber? I would argue Barber A, as it's ... don't want Lasik. If you really want to know, you can ask one and see what their opinion is.
Description : Urethral Bleeeding after Surgery - Should I be Concerned?
Last Answer : I'm not a woman, so anatomically I can't relate of course. I have a personal rule of thumb, kind of to the effect that if your healthcare provider is any good, and bleeding was to be ... in and mentioned bleeding they didn't go haywire, so I'd assume some post-procedural bleeding was expected.