Surgery and Hospitalization

Vitrectomy is the surgical removal of the vitreous gel from the middle of the eye and is usually done under general anesthesia and could require a day in the hospital. The recovery time from virectomy is usually one month.

Before i had brain surgery i was on large doses of tramadol. The drs didnt have any problem with me taking it the day before i went in but preferred me to be unmedicated when i went into the hospital. once i was in, they gave me all the medication i needed.

Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)

Someone suffering from abdominal pain, what would you do elevation of the head? Placing a bolster under the knees or placing the person in the prone position?

Well, there are many different perspectives to this answer. Let's see:

Monday- Well there goes your week. Yes, you might be able to get out of work for a few days, but then your not getting paid or you are losing vacation days.

Tuesday- Tuesday is right after Monday. You still have a terrible week to look forward to.

Wednesday- You've done enough work this week to be tired and now you have to go to surgery and take these last two days off of work. However, you might be better in time for the weekend.

Thursday- Thursday is so close to the weekend that the last thing you want to do is go into surgery.

Friday- In my opinion, this is the worst day to go into surgery. You are finally free to enjoy the weekend- NOT! Your weekend is you in pain on the couch eating vanilla ice cream and watching Desperate Housewives while your friends are at baseball games with their kids.

Saturday- Everybody has plans on Saturday. From picking up your kids from soccer practice to going on that movie date, the last thing you want to do is go into surgery. Unless you want to impress your date with a cool scar.

Sunday- Sunday is stereotypically a day of relaxation to hang out with your family, go on a picnic, or even a Sunday drive. Surgery does not sound relaxing to me.

Well there you go. You decide what day would be the worst.

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Putting in a foley is a sterile procedure. However, it is not surgery. A Foley catheter is a thin, sterile tube inserted into your bladder to drain urine. Because it can be left in place in the bladder for a period of time, it is also called an indwelling catheter. It is held in place with a balloon at the end, which is filled with sterile water to hold it in place. The urine drains into a bag and can then be taken from an outlet device to be drained. Laboratory tests can be conducted on your urine to look for infection, blood, muscle breakdown, crystals, electrolytes, and kidney function. The procedure to insert a catheter is called catheterization. *See more information at the related links section*

It depends on the type of operation. Your physician is the proper person so answer that queston.

At least 90 percent. Most chronic degenerative disease is a result of a lack of knowledge on how to prevent it. Here's a tip. The nervous system is ALWAYS the place to start when you want to know the cause of illness.

Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure performed on the pharynx.

Typically post pubescent, when you have stopped growing, though it is not unknown for cancer or trauma patients to recieve them. However, remember you may have to have a new one in 10-20yrs time, which will take more bone away. Put it off as long as you can.

Light bathing is generally permitted after 24 hours if the wound is not soaked. The physician will provide directions for any special wound care. Sutures are removed 3-14 days after the repair is completed.

Periodic cleaning during the procedure prevents blood and other tissues from hardening and becoming trapped on the surface of an instrument.

Tonsillitis is an inflammation and infection of the tonsils. The tonsils become inflamed and swollen. They can begin to affect swallowing if they become very swollen. Plus, children often experience pain. However, Tonsillitis does NOT automatically mean surgery. It depends. Surgery is usually done if antibiotics don't help, if the child gets repeated Tonsillitis, or the tonsils remain chronically swollen. The surgery is fairly quick with very few complications.

No. If a lung is punctured in any way... the pressure in the lung drops which causes the lung to collapse on itself.... It can only be repaired by surgeon's

Yes, human lungs CAN grow back after being surgically removed, investigators showed in a new study.

The work was led by Harvard Medical School (HMS) Department of Medicine associate professor of medicine, James Butler.

"The research clearly shows that some form of lung growth can occur in the adult human. If we can discover the underlying bio-molecular mechanisms, they would suggest potential therapeutic options," Butler concludes.

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what do cosmetic surgeons remove 200,000 pounds from americans per year?

The Mohs surgery procedure, also known as chemosurgery was developed in 1938 by a general surgeon named Dr.Frederic E. Mohns. The surgery is used to treat skin cancer, and involves examining tissue right after it has been removed to see whether further tissues are required to be removed.

While on a liquid diet it is very important to choose the healthiest of foods to ensure that you are obtaining all the necessary nutrients to stay healthy. Many foods such as vegetables can be juiced or swirled in a blender with broth to make a vitamin-rich liquid. Some foods, like cooked cereal, fruits, and milk-based puddings can be easily liquified. If suggested by your doctor, there are liquid vitamin drops that can be added to your food. Liquid diets should only be followed under the supervision of a doctor or nutritionist, as it can be difficult to obtain a balanced diet without professional guidance.

I recently had some repair work done on my shoulder that amounted to simple arthroscopic surgery and was charged $48,000 which was later adjusted to $25,000. The adjusted price is still about $10,000 higher then the average price. Get a quote before you get the surgery.

You may want to look at cheaper options other than surgery:

1. Steroid injections. I think these are only temp helpful. They run about $75-125. Plus I've heard they can eat up the joint cartilage.

2. SynVisc injections into the shoulder join. They say insurance companies here won't cover them, there is no evidence they help, and these injections have only been shown to temporarily relieve pain in knees with arthritis. There is some limited research.

Cost is about $700 for the meds and $400 for 3 injections.

3. Prolotherapy. Cost is about $1,000. There is a research article on hand arthritis, but even less research showing it actually works.

4. I've looked at some of the stem cell stuff. Most of these are out of the country and a bit hokey. I found one site in the US where they can transplant your own stem cells into the joint. Those who charge for the service say it works, but again there are no formal studies which show it relieves pain or works better than a placebo. Just because it worked in one or two people with "too good to be true" results doesn't mean it will help most!Cost is at least $7,000, not covered by insurance.

Ok I have asked this question in many different ways, and always seem to get the same answer. Blue Cross does cover the surgery however it is determined by your employer group if your plan cover the surgery. I was told the 85 percent of employers do not have the coverage in plan, since it will typiclly cause a 10 to 20 percent increase in their premiums.

Yes-that's the same reason that makes a lot of insured people also travel from America to other foreign countries for such elective surgery.Obesity has almost reached epidemic proportions in USA and it is not viable for insurance firms in USA to cover the gastric bypass surgery.

India is one of the most popular destination for all weight loss surgery procedures including the Gastric Bypass.Some of the insurance firms have also started advising their patients to exercise this option of travelling to India.Besides even if it not covered under insurance,the cost of the surgery is very less-almost 25 to 30 percent of one is expected to pay in America.

The cost of laser eye surgery can vary widely from one physician to another. Generally, you should plan on spending $2000 or sometimes much more per eye depending on the physician, your location, and what must be done to effectively correct your vision. Be cautious about the doctor you choose. The more laser surgeries a physician has completed, the more skilled he or she has become. Be sure to ask others who have undergone the procedure if they would do it again. Keep in mind there are risks to any surgery.

Depending on how long after the vasectomy you have intercourse, after he had he vasectomy they usually test his sperm on a regular basis until there are no sperm present. If he had his vasectomy months to years ago then no you cannot get pregnant. It is possible it has come undone or is leaking. Regular Dr checkups are a way to prevent that. Old vasectomys were a clip. The clip may not be pinching anymore. Sperm can last up to 20 ejaculations...or 3mths after vasectomy. Be careful. Yes, but the chances are very slim. Vasectomies are the most reliable method of family planning with a failure rate of less than 1 per thousand. The most common reasons for failure are a) that the man didn't wait long enough after the operation (usually 2-3 weeks or 20 ejaculations) before having sex, and b) that the vas deferens spontaneously reconnected. The chances of a failure after properly clearing and being tested at 3 months are put at about 1 in 4000, or 0.025%.