He or she should ask the physician for specific directions regarding preparation for surgery, including food, drink, and medication intake.
A general anaesthesia is normally used for parathyroid surgery
Preparing for surgery helps the patient understand what to expect before surgery and ensures the patient is physically and psychologically ready for the surgery.
Dr Lorne Rotstein of U of T specializes in minimally invasive parathyroid surgery.
Surgery is the only way to remove the tumor
No, it justs gets rid of skin not fat.
Removal of the enlarged parathyroid gland or glands cures the disease 95% of the time
Dr. Alfred Simental....none better!
The surgery progresses normally if the diseased parathyroid glands are located and removed from the neck region.
A parathyroid scan is sometimes called a parathyroid localization scan or parathyroid scintigraphy.
What do I need to do before surgery?What type of anesthesia will be used?How long will it take to recover from the surgery?When can I expect to return to work and/or resume normal activities?
After having gastric bypass surgery what you can expect is to have your diet change completely. Your appitite will drastically change and you will get smaller healthier meals.
To find out more about bariatric surgery you can use the following link. It is an easy to understand slideshow with useful information on what to expect before, during and after the procedure. http://www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/slideshow-weight-loss-surgery#getty_rm_photo_of_bariatric_surgery_target_area-_.jpg