What is the difference between gastric bypass and bariatric surgery?
The Lap-Band is a cuff that goes around the stomach, restricting its size, while the gastric bypass divides the stomach in two, rerouting the digestive system around most of the stomach. Gastric bypass is a much more radical procedure.
Is it ok to put superglue on a cut?
no. there are first aid products that work in a similar manner, but without the toxins that could be in glue...see 'liquid band-aid'. also you risk infection by using a non sterile product. Superglues mostly also contain chemically active and toxic ingredients. for severe wounds, go to the e.r. for treatment and possible antibiotics
Can you smoke a joint after surgery?
Continuing to smoke after surgery greatly heightens a person's risks of complications, such as infections in the surgical incision. In one study, more than half of patients who continued smoking after surgery developed complications compared to less than 20 percent who quit. Plus, fewer complications means less time in the hospital for patients who kick the habit.
What are the disadvantages of adjustable gastric banding?
"Adjustable Gastric Banding" had a number of disadvantages. Including but not limited to "Slippage", "Erosion" and "Scar tissue can form around the Gastric Band".
Is it safe to take ciprofloxacin before surgery?
Cipro should not affect your surgery. However, I always recommend talking to your doctor about everything you're taking ahead of time. Tell the surgeon about the antibiotic and let them make the final decision about it.
How many brain surgeons in the US?
In short around there are only about 6-7000 plastic surgeons in the US. However, this is a very difficult question to answer. Many physicians in other fields and even non-physicians may identify themselves as "cosmetic surgeons" and perform cosmetic procedures. Other related specialities (namely otolargyngology, ophthomology, oral-maxillofacial surgeons) also have subspecialties which focus on plastic procedures. They will usually identify themselves as "facial plastic" or "occuloplastic" surgeons. If you include all of these physicians as well, there are probably around 60,000.
When is surgery necessary for pinguecula?
Surgery to remove the pinguecula or pterygium is advisable when the effect on the cornea causes visual defects or when the thickening is causing excessive and recurrent discomfort or inflammation.
How long before surgery should you stop alcohol?
It is best to refrain from all alcoholic beverages at for at least 30 days after a surgery or when pain medication is out of the system. Post surgery pain medication is usually prescribed after the procedure which makes is very dangerous to consume alcohol.
What is the average biting pressure of an adult human?
One of the very few - perhaps the only - creatures whose bite pressure can be measured fairly accurately is human beings. The average biting force of an adult male human (male because, in general, we lugs are bigger and have proportionately thicker masseter muscles than females) varies between 45 and 68 kg - although forces as great as 159 kg have been recorded for Inuit males (squeaky-voiced, ear-biting tough guy Mike Tyson, please take note). The Dental Science Handbook published by the American Dental Association (1970) gives bite pressures by humans as great as 15 tons per square inch - 83% as strong as the greatest pressure recorded thus far for any shark. No wonder human bites are often so devastating - we have short jaws, powered by thick masseter muscles and armed with relatively blunt, chisel-shaped incisors. So play nice, kiddies!
from:
http://www.elasmo-research.org/education/topics/r_bites.htm
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What is a good exercise to help stretch your hamstring after knee surgery?
Stretching is not accomplished by exercise. It takes deliberate stretching to stretch muscles and tendons. Consult web sources on stretching, yoga or the like and see what you can find. Remember that stretching should not hurt, and it takes timein the stretch for it to be effective. A two-minute stretch is more than twice as effective as a one-minute stretch. Three minutes is even better. Particularly when coming off injury or surgery. Consult your physician for guidelines. An gym instructor may be able to help, too. If you have a memebership somewhere, now is the time to grab some benefits. Maybe you can get a two or four week "freebie" as a newbie. Look into it. Good luck.
What are the risks involved is Lasic Surgery?
"As with any surgery, there are certain risks associated with laser eye surgery. Risks include burning or dry eye, infection, glare or haze. In rare cases one could suffer a loss of vision, which will require further surgeries."
How does smoking affect gastric bypass surgery?
Continuing to smoke after surgery greatly heightens a person's risks of complications, such as infections in the surgical incision. In one study, more than half of patients who continued smoking after surgery developed complications compared to less than 20 percent who quit. Plus, fewer complications means less time in the hospital for patients who kick the habit.
In addition, gastric bypass surgery increases the risk of gastric ulcers, so avoiding smoking is one way to lower this risk, along with avoiding NSAIDs.
How long can you be off work after hernia surgery?
i have had one, you usually wake up from the anesthesia and stay in the room for 30-60 minutes depending on size of your body and the hernia. then you wait in your room (where you fill out your paperwork) for about 45 minutes. then you leave the room in a wheelchair and your done!
What is the best weight loss surgery?
There are a number of great options out there for people who are looking to lose weight through a weight loss surgery. However, finding the best weight loss surgery for you can be a long and protracted process. Due to this, it's very important that you do your research before you even talk to a clinic to make sure that you know which type of weight loss surgery you want to get. Once you have an idea of what type of the best weight loss surgery for you, you can start researching great clinics that have high ratings with their customers.
Did shirley Caesar have plastic surgery on her nose?
I think she did have surgery on her face an noise.
How much does an anesthesiologist make annually?
anesthesiology $259,948 (less than two years experience) - $321,686 (over two years experience). Figures are those as of 2004.
What are some of the risks involved with transporting oil?
if the transporting fails, the oil cansink in the sea
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What is the medical term meaning surgical repair using your own skin?
Ophthalmoplasty is a general term meaning surgical repair of the eye. Keratoplasty is the general term for surgical repair of the cornea. There are a number of ophthalmologic surgical procedures. The most common one done, in the world, is cataract extraction and lens implantation.