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Is vaginal repair surgery not safe?

After the last time I gave birth, I started researching vaginal repair surgery to undo some of the damage I had during labor. Is it true that these kinds of surgery aren't always...
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What is an abdominal colpopexy surgery?

I'm worried about the health of my friend who's in the hospital and told me that this is the kind of surgery that she's getting. What's involved with an abdominal colpopexy surgery?...
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Abdominal pain when I breathe in. Could it be appendicitis?

I've been getting abdominal pain every time I breathe in, and it's accompanied with some nausea. Could this be appendicitis, and if it is, would I need surgery?
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How common is chronic pain after inguinal hernia surgery?

I'm 27, and have an inguinal hernia. I've seen a number of articles from other men who had this surgery and experienced chronic pain for years after. Is chronic pain common after...
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Is my surgical wound infected?

There's some redness and swelling on my stomach where my surgical wound is. Could this mean that it's infected? I had the surgery a few days ago.
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Is it normal to have bowel issues after gallbladder removal?

I'm 40 years old, and since my gallbladder removal I haven't experienced any bowel movements. I had this procedure two days ago. Is this normal? When should my bowel movements...
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How painful is it after a hernia operation?

I'm supposed to have my hernia repaired, will the recovery from it be painful? I'm 43 years old.
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What happens if I don't have surgery for my hernia?

I'm 45 years old, and I have a hernia. My mom says that I'm going to need surgery for this, but I don't think I need it because it's not bothering me too much. What happens if...
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How long after surgery can I have sex?

I'm a 22 year old girl and I had an appendectomy just last month (more like 4 weeks ago). How long after a surgery is it okay to have sex?
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What are the treatment options for inguinal hernias?

I was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia and my doctor says that I would need surgery for this. What are the surgical options for inguinal hernias? I'm 47 years old
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Can an appendectomy block my bowels?

I'm supposed to get an appendectomy at the end of this week, and I read that a possible complication can be blocked bowel movements. Does this happen often in appendectomies?...
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How common are infections with surgery?

I'm about to get abdominal wall surgery, and I'm just really nervous about any infections that I could possibly get after surgery. Are surgical site infections common?
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Can diverticulitis require intestine removal?

I'm 50, and my doctor thinks I have diverticulitis. He said that if tests confirm it, I will probably have to get surgery. Can diverticulitis require intestine removal?
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How long is the recovery for laparoscopic appendectomy?

My doctor recommended that I should have a laparoscopic appendectomy because of my weight. How long is the recovery for this procedure?
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How long does it take to recover after hernia surgery?

I'm going to have abdominal hernia surgery next week. How long does it take to recover after hernia surgery? Do I need to miss a lot of work?
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Should my lipoma be removed?

I'm a 48 year old female who has a small lipoma on my arm. It hasn't grown since it was diagnosed, but should my lipoma be removed?
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Is the laparoscopic method better for appendicitis?

My doctor gave me two options for my appendix removal: laparoscopic method or open surgery. I know that laparoscopic is way less invasive than the other alternative. But how...
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Do all hernias require surgery?

I went to the doctor with pain in my groin and abdomen and he says that I have a very small hernia. He said I should have surgery. Do all hernias require surgery?
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Is vertigo common after thyroid surgery?

I am a 50-year-old woman, and I had surgery for hyperthyroidism. After surgery, I started to have vertigo. Is vertigo common after thyroid surgery?
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How can I prepare for abdominal wall surgery?

I'm going to have surgery on my abdominal wall next week. How invasive is abdominal wall surgery usually?
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