Where can I buy book(s) that list best hospitals/clinics for cosmetic surgeries in Bangkok, Thailand? [more inside]
posted on Jul 14, 2008 - 1 answers

My Mom has announced she is getting surgery for a 'skin bra'. I'm concerned but cannot find much information about the procedure, potential complications, or whether I should attempt to dissuade her. [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2008 - 14 answers

Glaucoma Filter. Have you had a laser iridotomy? How common are any side effects, really? [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 2 answers

My good friend's young son will be having heart surgery in a few weeks. It's expected to go well, but it's still terrifying for everyone. I want to do something for her to let her know I care, but I'm coming up blank. She and her husband have plenty of family in the area so I'm sure they'll be handling meals, etc. The children's hospital is nearby so they won't be staying in a hotel or anything. Have any of you been through something like this? What helped you out during hours in the waiting room? (The irony is, I have young sons myself so I should be able to put myself in her place, but the whole idea of being in her place scares me so much I can hardly think about it.)
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm 34 and getting my tonsils out and my palette shaved.. I hear it's really painful. What should I expect? [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2008 - 23 answers

I am a classic example of poorly-designed nose and throat, and I want to fix it. But my ENT doesn't have any advice and I don't know what's going to do the trick. [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2008 - 10 answers

A friend's preschool aged daughter is going in for surgery in a few months. Can you recommend books, videos, etc. for talking to her about surgery? [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2008 - 10 answers

I recently had hydrocele surgery and I was wondering about the recovery period/curve of others who braved this surgery. [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2008 - 1 answers

My broken humorous is hilarious. Well, not really. Please help me understand what I can expect from my shiny new pins and plate in my arm. [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2008 - 15 answers

I have a recurring ganglion cyst in my left wrist. I usually got a big bump for a couple of weeks, then nothing for months, but this last just kept getting worse. [more inside]
posted on Mar 26, 2008 - 17 answers

What was your post nasal polyp surgery experience like? [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2008 - 9 answers

On average how long is there pain after knee replacement surgery? I had a partial done Dec. 12th and still have days that I have to take pain pills for the discomfort. Is this typical? Should I go back to the doctor?
posted on Feb 26, 2008 - 7 answers

Any info about lap-band surgery in Mexico? [more inside]
posted on Feb 22, 2008 - 9 answers

LASIK: Considering eye surgery, have new questions for those who've had it. I'd like to hear from people who know what they're talking about. [more inside]
posted on Feb 8, 2008 - 17 answers

Has anyone out there had to rehab severed extensor tendons in your thumb and/ or index finger? [more inside]
posted on Dec 30, 2007 - 5 answers

Experience with Pump-Head Syndrome? [more inside]
posted on Dec 29, 2007 - 11 answers

Considering LASIK (or other laser eye surgery) for relatively mild nearsightedness. Experiences? Statistics? [more inside]
posted on Oct 16, 2007 - 14 answers

Our old dog's immune-related crusty nose disappeared post surgery and has now reemerged. What gives? [more inside]
posted on Sep 11, 2007 - 2 answers

Ultrasound and bloodwork after several excruciating bouts of pain this week show that I apparently have gallbladder disease. Help. [more inside]
posted on Sep 7, 2007 - 35 answers

Our nearly 14 year old female lab mix has a huge lipoma on the side of her chest. It does not seem to bother her or interfere with her movement - although she does not like it to be touched - but this grapefruit sized tumor continues to grow, and is definitely a bit bigger now than it was at this time a year ago. Our vets want her opertated on immediately. They fear the lipoma will rupture. [more inside]
posted on Aug 13, 2007 - 8 answers

So the doctor diagnoses me with diverticulitis, and then performs a left sigmoid colectomy on me. Per the normal routine, the section of my colon was sent to a lab for analysis, which said there was no diverticuli present. [more inside]
posted on Aug 1, 2007 - 15 answers

Where does somebody with a mouthful of rotten and broken teeth get it fixed in New Zealand (Auckland)? [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2007 - 3 answers

I'm looking for thoughtful advice/opinions on whether to have an elective surgical procedure performed on my son. [more inside]
posted on Jun 24, 2007 - 35 answers

I was just diagnosed with an inguinal hernia, which I've apparently had for almost 2 years now. I know next to nothing about hernias, let alone inguinal hernias, and it looks like it'll be 6-12 weeks before I can get into surgery, and at least 3 weeks before I get a proper consult with the surgeon. I exercise frequently with weight training, cardio, and flexibility training in the gym, and am wondering what if any exercises are safe to continue in the interim, or what exercises definitely need to be avoided. Can I still stay in shape without making this thing worse? [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2007 - 11 answers

Bariatric surgery question, gastric bypasses et al. After watching some people receive surgery to clean up loose skin post gastric bypass, I started to wonder... [more inside]
posted on Jun 14, 2007 - 12 answers

Me and my vet are stumped as to follow up care for surgery. More dog filter. [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2007 - 8 answers

Can you offer advice or techniques to help me with my worsening knee pain? [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2007 - 5 answers

Silicone cheekbone/jaw implants: advice or experiences about shaping a new skull? [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2007 - 6 answers

Seeking advice regarding Wisdom tooth extraction complications. [more inside]
posted on May 24, 2007 - 4 answers

I think I have a cataract. I'm 30 years old, and I live in China. What now? [more inside]
posted on May 14, 2007 - 9 answers

Can I travel a week after getting my wisdom teeth out? [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2007 - 22 answers

Dentist yanked grandma's ten remaining teeth; a few days later, massive heart attack. Connected? Inappropriate? [more inside]
posted on Apr 16, 2007 - 18 answers

Name this chemical! [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2007 - 16 answers

What's it like to get a needle in the eyeball? [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2007 - 14 answers

How long should it take a femoral nerve block to wear off? [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2007 - 3 answers

The Residency Match takes us from the East coast to Stanford, and I was wondering if I could get some suggestions with regards to accomodation (1br or equivalent) taking into account rates vs neighborhoods most accessible to the core hospitals (University Hospital, VA Palo Alto, Kaiser Foundation, and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center) in terms of traffic conditions. Thanks.
posted on Mar 17, 2007 - 3 answers

I'm having a deQuervain's release within the next couple of weeks, and I'm nervous. [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2007 - 6 answers

How do I go about having cosmetic surgery in the UK? [more inside]
posted on Mar 10, 2007 - 3 answers

Resources for a family member who will soon be getting a colostomy? [more inside]
posted on Mar 9, 2007 - 7 answers

During a pre-screening for LASIK, I was told the shape of my corneas was too steep, and they recommended ASA (Advanced Surface Ablation) instead. Has anybody had this done? Any recommendations for eye surgeons in Austin? What should I know, given that I don't know anybody who's done this?
posted on Feb 27, 2007 - 3 answers

How do surgeons satisfy various bodily requirements during marathon surgeries? There's [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2007 - 11 answers

Looking for an advice on ranking general surgery residencies, specifically University of Pittsburgh vs University of Michigan vs Yale; and UMDNJ New Brunswick vs University of Connecticut vs Brown. Can you suggest any pros or cons to help me rank them? [more inside]
posted on Feb 4, 2007 - 7 answers

How can I find out how much the standard Medicaid coverage is for a certain surgical procedure? [more inside]
posted on Jan 24, 2007 - 10 answers

Post-surgery, should I be more worried about the frequency of fevers or how high they go? [more inside]
posted on Jan 18, 2007 - 12 answers

When they do skin grafts on people, doesn't it just leave an equivalent 'hole' wherever they took the skin from? How does that work?
posted on Jan 14, 2007 - 9 answers

How do I build up the muscle strength required to allow me to keep using my shoulder without surgery, after a dislocation? [more inside]
posted on Jan 4, 2007 - 14 answers

abdominal aortic aneurysm filter: My 53 year old mother-in-law was just rushed to the hospital and was diagnosed with a 7cm abdominal aortic aneurysm. Apparently it was caught just before it was about to rupture. The doctors are currently trying to figure out best procedure to deal with this since some blood has been leaking into areas it wasnt supposed to. Anyways, my question is has anyone ever dealt with this? What should my expectations be? Survivability? After operation? Thanks.
posted on Jan 3, 2007 - 4 answers

How do I get past almost dying? Much much more inside [more inside]
posted on Dec 23, 2006 - 38 answers

EtiquetteFilter: I had surgery last week and my lovely, sweet friends have signed up to bring a home cooked meal each night until the 29th of December. How do I get them to stop? [more inside]
posted on Dec 20, 2006 - 34 answers

What kind of treatment have you had for endometriosis, and how were the side effects? [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2006 - 7 answers