I come back to Southern California for Thanksgiving and my mom has gotten idiotic plastic surgery. Please help me cope. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 24, 2009 - 42 answers

Bone graft gone wrong. Testicle swollen, major pain, difficulty walking, Doctors not helping. Need advice. [more inside]
posted by pmaxwell on Nov 20, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm thinking of getting surgery to remove nasal polyps. Should I get it done in the Boston area, where I have no insurance, or in Bergen, Norway, where I'll be returning for work in January (with a worker's visa)? Or should I have it done at all?
posted by anonymous on Nov 20, 2009 - 8 answers

Is there a term for the type of bruising that occurs after surgery, away from the site of the surgery? [more inside]
posted by moonlet on Nov 18, 2009 - 3 answers

Recommendations for laser eye surgery in London [more inside]
posted by dmt on Nov 13, 2009 - 3 answers

Post-surgery hair loss? Anybody have experience with this? How long does it last? Does it grow back on its own? Do I need to see a doctor? [more inside]
posted by gilsonal on Nov 8, 2009 - 12 answers

What can I expect with a parotidectomy? [more inside]
posted by cjorgensen on Oct 31, 2009 - 10 answers

What are some good meals for folks recovering at home from surgery? I want to bring some food to my friend, but he is too polite to say, "I want this, but none of that," etc. If you have had surgery, what were you able to eat? What did you absolutely not want? This is for a person who normally likes everything. The surgery isn't related to the mouth or GI tract. Thanks!
posted by Knowyournuts on Oct 20, 2009 - 18 answers

What is special about a square surgical knot? It seems like the regular kind of knot I use to tie my shoes, just using a very specific hand technique. Is there any advantage to this knot tying technique?
posted by Brennus on Oct 17, 2009 - 5 answers

I need help with creating a plan to diagnose a possible alignment problem with my right leg what I can do do fix it. [more inside]
posted by Brandon1600 on Oct 14, 2009 - 10 answers

Sudden substernal thyroid surgery dealing with the now and the after. [more inside]
posted by Cat Pie Hurts on Oct 9, 2009 - 22 answers

What are your experiences being under general anesthesia? [more inside]
posted by elder18 on Oct 6, 2009 - 81 answers

Going in for ACL replacement in a few days - what can I do between now and then to prepare for the next few weeks? [more inside]
posted by swngnmonk on Oct 4, 2009 - 8 answers

Found out I need surgery on my foot to repair a torn ligament. Looking for tips and stories from people that have been there done that. Plus I have some extra hurtles facing me due to the surgery.... [more inside]
posted by gwenlister on Oct 4, 2009 - 6 answers

I think having surgery made me anxiety prone and depressed. Is this possible and will I go back to being myself after I fully recover from the surgery? I know YANAD. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 29, 2009 - 16 answers

I just had some surgery done on my knee and lower leg, and when I took the bandages off, I discovered written in purple marker the phrase "EBD YES!" What might that mean?
posted by Bezbozhnik on Sep 23, 2009 - 19 answers

How do I get my life on track with high debt and a chronic medical condition? [more inside]
posted by thegreatcokeolympics on Sep 19, 2009 - 9 answers

In need of immediate relief for hemorrhoids before I go insane. Will surgery end this quickly? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 17, 2009 - 15 answers

I am nearsighted with a slight astigmatism, have about $2,000 to spend, and a desire to never wear glasses again. [more inside]
posted by Nonce on Sep 9, 2009 - 19 answers

YANASurgeon filter: two months ago, I had surgery. today, I am dealing with the incision opening back up for the second time. How/why and what can i do to stop it? [more inside]
posted by itsacover on Sep 7, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm having surgery in my pelvic/abdominal area on Friday, and since my doctor is expecting some bowel involvement, he is putting me on a clear fluid diet as of Thursday morning. I'm going to be STARVING by surgery time (noon Friday). [more inside]
posted by happy scrappy on Aug 31, 2009 - 23 answers

Did you get ACL reconstruction surgery? I would like to know as much about your specific experience and graft choice as possible, to help me decide on mine. [more inside]
posted by hybridvigor on Aug 25, 2009 - 22 answers

A friend requires cataract surgery in the near future, and has some questions about his options for MeFites who've pondered the same issues. [more inside]
posted by catlet on Aug 20, 2009 - 5 answers

Deviated septum fixed - but 'new nose' feels damn weird. Advice appreciated. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 13, 2009 - 9 answers

I have a friend (in Los Angeles) recovering from serious surgery. What can I send her instead of flowers that's actually useful? [more inside]
posted by dersins on Aug 3, 2009 - 23 answers

Please help me sleep. Please :( [more inside]
posted by isoman2kx on Jul 28, 2009 - 50 answers

If my nose gets broken, can I get it fixed to look the way it did before? [more inside]
posted by Chrysalis on Jul 26, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm considering breast implants. Please help me decide if this is a good idea. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 22, 2009 - 96 answers

Who is the most famous cosmetic/plastic surgeon in Venezuela?
posted by omaralarifi on Jul 20, 2009 - 3 answers

What are my options for an six week absence from work for surgery with my employer? Is Aflac what I'm looking for? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 22, 2009 - 8 answers

What should I do for my sweetie coming home from surgery, post-appendectomy? [more inside]
posted by media_itoku on Jun 19, 2009 - 13 answers

Getting PRK done next month, which comes with a one year warranty for free "touch ups". For an additional $400 I can get a 10-year warranty, but does PRK regress passed the first year? [more inside]
posted by JeremiahBritt on Jun 19, 2009 - 6 answers

I just found out I need major surgery, and I've got some questions... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 20, 2009 - 21 answers

I will be having surgery in the near future which will either leave me with a whisper for a voice or not being able to speak. I am a manager/team leader/director and I work with a large number of with people. Anyone know of resources for non-vocal team leading/management philosophies and styles? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 13, 2009 - 6 answers

What are some medical reasons that would warrant an operation removing one testicle from a 5 or 6 year old boy? [more inside]
posted by potatopeople on May 11, 2009 - 15 answers

How long before I should be concerned about the results of my septoplasty? [more inside]
posted by jwfree on May 4, 2009 - 10 answers

Where can I find references and referrals for a good Orthopedic / Sports Medicine Surgeon [more inside]
posted by mi6op on May 2, 2009 - 6 answers

The surgeon who is going to do my hernia repair says he wants to intentionally sever a nerve that will leave the inside of my thighs numb. The heck?? [more inside]
posted by phoeniciansailor on May 2, 2009 - 20 answers

Should I go to India to get my vasectomy reversed? [more inside]
posted by bengarland on May 1, 2009 - 24 answers

Given my lifestyle, should I get gastric bypass surgery? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 27, 2009 - 34 answers

Can anyone point me towards detailed comparisons or information about the management fees and/or costs at hospitals in other countries? [more inside]
posted by johannahdeschanel on Apr 27, 2009 - 2 answers

I'm having brain surgery and need to get a medical loan for about 150k. Help? [more inside]
posted by sickinthehead on Apr 27, 2009 - 20 answers

I'm going under the knife for a full abdominal hysterectomy (due to massive fibroids) in a month. What will my recovery be like? [more inside]
posted by cereselle on Apr 21, 2009 - 31 answers

I've got a herniated (ruptured) L5 disc that is causing sciatica, due to the fluids from the disc sitting on my sciatic nerve. I'm in an enormous amount of constant pain, and am trying to decide whether or not to have surgery. [more inside]
posted by Framer on Apr 13, 2009 - 13 answers

Has anyone here ever had a surgery to fuse your ankle bones together because of osteoarthritis? [more inside]
posted by kittyloop on Apr 1, 2009 - 3 answers

How soon to travel after major surgery? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 23, 2009 - 9 answers

I am fairly certain I have an inguinal hernia. How do I get back into intense exercise while avoiding injury? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on Mar 19, 2009 - 6 answers

How can I find the best LASIK eye doctor in the NYC Metro region? I've just been cleared for laser eye surgery by my optometrist, and can't seem to find any sort of way of determining who is likely to blind me and and who can do an awesome job.
posted by Darke on Mar 9, 2009 - 11 answers

Nine years ago my tongue based advancement surgery meant a titanium screw was installed in my jaw and a wire was wrapped around my tongue so I would not die in my sleep. Most of that device now sits in a bag in front of me. Now what? (Gory details inside.) [more inside]
posted by TomSophieIvy on Mar 4, 2009 - 6 answers

I need cataract surgery. From what I have learned so far, I am leaning towards to foregoing the multi-focal lens and sticking with the conventional mono-focal lens. Does anyone have first hand experience with cataracts that can offer any advice? (I'm in the Washington, DC area.) [more inside]
posted by juggler on Mar 4, 2009 - 7 answers