before i have surgery
127180
No, because I had a mole removed from my back and there\nwas no pain and did not leave a scar.
413910
My son had to have three surgeries(none were the same as yours) and He did better than I did...he was under 5...be sure and eat before the surgery so you do not pass out from low blood sugar AT the hospital like I did...if you behave strangely he will pick it up and be nervous too. You do not want that; just keep to HIS routine and yours...it WILL be fine.
473373
the hour before last call :)
143927
Procedure; a general plan
403919
Yea, mine ruptured 7 weeks prior to surgery. I almost died from the infection. If they need removed, gett'em out.
200721
Yeah it will probably hurt some, but they should give you some good pain killers! Also you might not be able to eat very well for a couple of days. I had jaw surgery where they broke my jaw and reset it and all 4 of my wisdom teeth cut out at the same time...talk about hurting.....:(
417176
I have had both of my hips replaced (in separate surgeries).  There are lots of things you can do before the surgery to get your home ready for your recovery.  Such things as placing needed items in kitchen, bedroom and bath where you won't have to stoop over to get to them; picking up all throw rugs and clearing a path in the areas of the house that you'll use most; figuring out where you'll sit (any chair you sit in needs to have arms, be firm, and be high enough that you don't bend past 90 deg. when you sit); and stocking up on groceries and maybe even buying or preparing easy-to-reheat meals to freeze.  A cell phone and/or cordless phone is really handy as you can carry it with you wherever you go.  A bag to hang on your walker also is handy for carrying things with you.  Line up people to run errands and give you rides should you need them (which you will for things such as going to outpatient PT, dr. appts, lab appts, etc.)  After a few weeks, you may start to get cabin fever and may welcome such things as short car rides, going out to lunch, etc.  So, when someone asks you how they can help, tell them to offer to take you out for a ride or to the store, lunch, whatever.  I went grocery-shopping during week 3 (not alone).  I pushed the cart and it served as my "walker".  This became one of the ways that I got some exercise and practice walking plus it got me out of the house.  Driving a car will probably be proscribed for up to 6 weeks.  This is another reason that you need to line up people to take you places.  \n\nIn my experience, a home care nurse and a physical therapist visited me about 4 times each during the first 2 weeks I was home.  I was alone during the day time except for occasional visitors.  I wasn't alone at night.  I got along fine.  You might want to have someone stay over at your house for a couple of nights at first although you may not even need them.  \n\nSometimes the surgeon sends a patient to a rehab center directly from the hospital.  They might be there for a week or two, then go home.  However, most people go directly home unless they are elderly; live alone and have no social support system; or have other health problems that might complicate things.\n\nYou can expect to have a hard time getting a good night's sleep for awhile.  You can expect that you will be able to fix a simple meal for yourself; get in and out of bed and up and down from a chair; give yourself a sponge bath; go up and down steps safely; dress and undress; walk using a walker or crutches.  You can expect that everything you do will take you three times longer than it used to!  Fortunately this is temporary. You will probably be very tired and want to nap.  There may be swelling of the thigh, leg or ankle on your operated leg.  You may be sent home with an abduction pillow and told to sleep on your back with it strapped between your legs.  If so, you will probably really hate that thing!  You may even cheat and switch to a fat bed pillow.  The hospital Occupational Therapist and Physical Therapist will instruct you in how to do all of the above safely.  They will supply you with tools that can make these activities possible and safe for you - such things as a long-handled reacher, dressing stick, long-handled shoe horn, sock-helper, etc.  \n\nIt is highly unlikely that you will need a wheelchair.  In fact, you need to be up and walking around with the walker because too much sitting and lying around causes swelling in the legs.\n\nOther things that you may need include a higher toilet seat or a rented 3in1 commode, a walker or crutches or both.  All of these things may be available to rent.  You need to check out your bathing situation - tub/shower units are a little trickier than stall showers - it's possible but you may need a shower/bath chair of some sort.  Tub baths are "out" for awhile.  Grab bars are nice 9but not absolutely necessary) in a shower or next to a toilet.
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no just wait to see if u miss this months\n\nif u do mabey u should talk to someone before u go to the hospital
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You are usually able to walk immediately after surgery and is in fact encouraged to do so 3 or 4 times per day for 1 to 2 minutes each time.  However, you will more than likely not be able to stand up straight, more of a hunched over type of posture.  The skin of the abdomen will be quite tight and you are usually instructed to remain bent over at least 45 degrees for the first 4 to 5 days after surgery.  Patients will often note some back discomfort due to the 45 degree positioning for 4 to 5 days after surgery so ask your surgeon about muscle relaxants or valium.\n\nThe drains that have been placed will generally be removed 4 to 14 days after surgery.  At the end of 4 days the patient may begin to straighten up and by six days post-op may or may not be fully straight.  You should take it easy for at least two weeks after surgery.  While the drains are in, you will be on bed rest with a very small amount of walking as outline above.  However if your drains are in for an extended amount of time, you will of course not be expected to sit in bed all day.  An abdominal pressure garment may be placed around you during one of your post-operative appointments and you may be instructed to wear this for 3 to 6 weeks.\n\nSome swelling and discoloration are normal but generally this is minimal.  Of course this is dependent upon the individual.
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It will be just like if you were pregnant and they did the thing with the jelly on your stomach and used a little roundish type object and rub it on your belly like when they look for the baby...you probably won't even have to get totally undressed...just wear something comfy that you can pull down a bit (just below your navel) and a shirt that you can pull up (just under your bra).  It isn't scary at all and it doesn't hurt.  They can see gallstones and such with this procedure.
577743
Get the operation and be done with it...
571256
I had surgery when I was about 14 years old to correct a Lazy Eye. \n\nBe open with your dr. If you have questions before the sugery ask them before you're admitted to the hospital. \n\nWhat they usually do prior is give you something to relax you either the night before or before surgery.  When in surgery they give you anesthesia to make you go into a good deep sleep.  You don't feel a thing during surgery.\n\nAfter surgery you're taken to a recovery room where you stay with nurses on watch while you wake from the anesthesia. After that you're taken to your room to rest.\n\nJust take it easy the first two days, don't rush anything.  It took me about a week to feel better, I think I had to wear my eyepatch about a week to two weeks, it's been so long I don't recall all the details. Mine was done in the early 1980's today's surgery is much more advanced and recovery time is usually a lot sooner. It also depends on the surgery you're having.\n\nI know you mentioned it's for retina surgery. If it's a detached retina, you definately want to get that fixed.  If it's other retina surgery, unfortunately I don't know any others or info to help. But your eyesite is very important.  \n\nAgain, discuss any concerns with your dr.  that's always good to do.
552639
You really need to talk to your surgeon if you are having post-operative problems.  You should also talk to your oncologist about your prognosis.
37636
Rules for autologous (for yourself) blood donation are much less strict than for regular donations.  You will have enough time for your body to bring back your white cell count (these fight infection) before your surgery.  Trust the staff at your local hospital.  They've been trained in this sort of thing!
537073
bflute got there before me
273324
I think you should ask your doctor or the person performing the service
306802
Doctor's appointment.