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- Columbia, MO
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What are the side effects of bariatric surgery?
I would get on a good eating program and work out about 30 min a day. Surgery should always be the last thing you do and then only to save your life.
My son had a neck bone fracture. The doctors are suggesting surgery. Is it the only option?
We get questions from people and they want us to tell them something different than the doctor has told them. Well if you want another doctor to tell you what they think tell your READ MORE
We get questions from people and they want us to tell them something different than the doctor has told them. Well if you want another doctor to tell you what they think tell your doctor you want a 2nd opinion. His doctor is not going to get mad. Just remember your son is young and if he has any thing done it should be done while he is young so he can get well sooner.
Is acid reflux normal after gall bladder surgery?
It is a normal thing in a lot of cases. But if it is or not you need to talk to your doctor about it.
Can erectile dysfunction be treated through surgery?
I do not know your husband's age, but most of the time, the problem is several things and surgery will not help. You and your husband need to talk to a person who can talk to you READ MORE
I do not know your husband's age, but most of the time, the problem is several things and surgery will not help. You and your husband need to talk to a person who can talk to you both and go from there. Just make sure they are a good sex therapist. I have several patients and there is a lot to be done without surgery. Please do not give up.
Will a fall after a hip replacement surgery require another surgery?
It is hard to say if she will need surgery again not seeing what a CT scan will show. I would say a CT scan is a must to see what is going on. Her doctor will do what is best for READ MORE
It is hard to say if she will need surgery again not seeing what a CT scan will show. I would say a CT scan is a must to see what is going on. Her doctor will do what is best for her. It could be nothing but falling after hip replacement surgery should always be checked after a fall ASAP
Is a angioplasty better than a bypass for treating heart blockages?
I will have to agree with your Fathers doctor if it is like you say. There are some things you have to do what you can and hope and pray for the best.
Stone in my appendix?
If things are the way you say you need to get your appendix removed. The thing that is important is that you see a Doctor ASAP.
My husband has had a relapse of anal fissures. Would he require another surgery?
The thought of surgery again should not be talked about until you know for sure what is going on. He may not be eating right or he may not be doing what the Doctor told him to READ MORE
The thought of surgery again should not be talked about until you know for sure what is going on. He may not be eating right or he may not be doing what the Doctor told him to do after his last surgery. Taking care of ourselves is very important.
Is there a risk involved in a back surgery?
There is always a risk to any kind of surgery. Back surgery has came a long way from 20, even 10 years ago. Be sure you see a Doctor who has a good track record in back surgery. READ MORE
There is always a risk to any kind of surgery. Back surgery has came a long way from 20, even 10 years ago. Be sure you see a Doctor who has a good track record in back surgery.
My sister has swelling and excessive pain on her toe, which also has pus and blood secreting. Does she need a surgery?
She just needs a good foot Doctor to take care of things as soon as she can.
Doctors are requesting surgery for my grandpa. Is it the right thing to do?
What kind of a life will he have if he does not have the surgery? We need to think about them and what they want, not us. I think we want to think when a loved one gets old, they READ MORE
What kind of a life will he have if he does not have the surgery? We need to think about them and what they want, not us. I think we want to think when a loved one gets old, they do not know best. They may not, but it is their life. Don't treat him like a child, he made it 82 years and he must have made some right decisions. I would love to meet him myself.
Is diarrhea and pain after a surgery normal?
It is normal for some people. You just need to stay in touch with your Doctor.
Is surgery required for cutting a bone growth in my hand?
I thought about answering this, but I think you need to see a doctor and not ask for advice online. A lot of things can be going on with all types of bone growths, no matter where READ MORE
I thought about answering this, but I think you need to see a doctor and not ask for advice online. A lot of things can be going on with all types of bone growths, no matter where they are in the body.
Post joint replacement
Last summer, I was seeing a Physical Therapist and a Physiatrist. Most people see both. They work together.
My left eye keeps watering. Is there any treatment apart from surgery?
There is a number of things you can do to help when a eye or both eyes watering. The one thing you do not want to do is buy a lot of over-the-counter drugs. If you do not do the READ MORE
There is a number of things you can do to help when a eye or both eyes watering. The one thing you do not want to do is buy a lot of over-the-counter drugs. If you do not do the right thing, you can hurt your eyesight. If you have not seen a eye doctor, you need to do that before you try to treat your problem yourself. You may only have an infection that can be taken care of with a Rx from your doctor, not your friend who would love to be a doctor. Your eyes are only given out one set for life.
How long does it take to recover from a hip bone replacement surgery?
It is up to her how long she will take to get back to walking and be in good shape. Mom needs to do everything that the different people on staff who are going to help your mom READ MORE
It is up to her how long she will take to get back to walking and be in good shape. Mom needs to do everything that the different people on staff who are going to help your mom tell her. If she wants to have a good life, she needs to do what she is told and the family needs to see she is not allowed to lay around. The more you feel sorry for her, the more she is likely not to recover as good as she can. Some people recover fast and others take a long time, there is no set time. How fast is up to her.
With respiratory problem, is it wise to plan gallbladder operation?
See your doctors and ask them the same question. Your doctor who would do the surgery is not going to put you to sleep unless they can do it safely.
Can I have sex after 13 days of hernia surgery?
The doctor that did your surgery is the best one to answer that question. Sometimes, a partner can make it hard to say no to, but if you want to get over your surgery, do what READ MORE
The doctor that did your surgery is the best one to answer that question. Sometimes, a partner can make it hard to say no to, but if you want to get over your surgery, do what the doctor said to do. To mess up what has been done would be very painful and could make you have to go through it all over again. I tell all of my patients no sex for 6 weeks. Ask your Doctor!!!!
Is surgery a must for my mother's severe shoulder pain?
I am not sure that surgery is the answer to the problem. I would say you need to go to a good Neurologist before you think about surgery. I would be the last one to tell you to READ MORE
I am not sure that surgery is the answer to the problem. I would say you need to go to a good Neurologist before you think about surgery. I would be the last one to tell you to have surgery. Most of the times, there are things you can do to fix the problem without surgery. Do not give up, you will be OK.
I have pain in the inguinal hernia surgery wound. Is re-surgery necessary?
A lot of the time we listen to everyone who does not know what they are talking about. The only thing I can tell you is it sounds like you need a second opinion. I will tell you READ MORE
A lot of the time we listen to everyone who does not know what they are talking about. The only thing I can tell you is it sounds like you need a second opinion. I will tell you this. I would not let more time pass by before I would see a Doctor about what is going on.
