I have been diagnosed with a lipoma and I have to have it removed. What is the recovery time?
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Often, these are removed in the office so you can resume your normal life immediately.  You will have to keep it dry for 24 hours and can just take tylenol or advil for pain (it won't be bad).
484301
Lipomas are really a mystery, even to the medical community. I, personally, have had over 200 of them removed and there has never been any rhyme or reason to their occurence. There is a really good website call LipomaForum that you can access and ask a lot of questions to others who are in the same situation. \nThey have links to see if your condition fits in with certain conditions such as Dercum's Disease, Madelung's Disease, Familial Lipomatosis, etc. Good Luck!!!
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If the surgery is done correctly, you will be fully recovered after 6 weeks.  Take it easy for the first week (take off work, sit around and do nothing).  The second through sixth week, do not overdo anything, do not lift anything over 10 pounds, do not do any strenous activity.  By the 3rd or 4th week you will be feeling pretty good, but you still need to take it easy and not overdo anything.  \n\nAs far as cost, my surgery cost $5,000 in the US but was covered by insurance and I paid a $250 deductible.  I would be very weary about a surgery like this for $100.  If that is just what you have to pay and insurance covers the rest that is one thing, but if it is just some back-alley guy cutting you open for $100 then think twice.
325146
liposuction...if you are ready for the consequences...
648670
I had lipo done on my stomach as well as my "love handles" 3 weeks ago and i am so happy with the results... i went to Tijuana Mexico becuase its so inexpensive there and i chose a surgeon who was educated here in the states... i couldnt be happier with the way i look..tell me this though besides the fact that you have had children ( i have 2 myself) how is the elasticity of your skin.. do you have a lot of stretch marks or did your skin bounce back fairly well ? that is what makes the difference becuase after they "suck out the fat cells" it takes a little while for your skin to adjust depending on the elasticity.. anyway feel free to IM or Email me with questions
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Depending on which calf muscle you pulled (gastroc or soleus) and their severity, healing time may vary between 4-16 weeks depending on treatment, therapy and activity level.  Some calf injuries are very slow at healing and you need to refrain from any time of activity to maximize healing.  \n\nStart off with ice for 10 min intervals during the acute phase and continue as necessary until all swelling is gone.
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I had the surgery back in January and have lost 231lbs.  I would do it all over again the pain and discomfort are worth it and now that pain and discomfort are gone just a bad memory.  The cost was about 32,000 for the surgeon and 15,000 for the hospital stay.  I was only in the hospital for 3 days!  The only weird thing was that my butt hurt all the time (after I started losing weight) I asked my doctor about it and he said it was a normal complaint after surgery…lol.  Oh well, things have gone well except I caused myself to have a hernia I unloaded about 1,500lbs of cottonseed off of a trailer into the barn I also moved about 500lbs of patio stones.  It was too much too soon (only four months) I just felt so great I had to get out and go to work.  The hernia will have to be fixed but because of were its at I can wait until I have a tummy tuck in about 18 months.  I’m now working on the farm again just careful with the heavy loads.  I take vitamins (prenatal lol), B-12, and green tea extract (my own idea on the green tea).  I took potassium for several months until my lab work came back as normal so the doc took me off the potassium.  I had one side effect from the incision itself.  During the surgery the incision is very near the diaphragm so when I would stand I would get sever hic-ups which would take my breath away and usually cause me to throw up.  That lasted for about a month and a half.  My doctor said that it wasn’t too common but some patients did suffer with the hic-ups.  They gradually went away when everything healed up nicely.  I now walk a mile every day and during the summer I would swim for at least an hour each day if not more.  I have had a little hair loss (I had stopped taking my vitamins) but that’s over with (I’m taking my vitamins like a good boy).  It was worth the money, pain, and time I now have my life back.  I still have 170lbs to go but I feel great and it was worth it.  Just do your research and find a good surgeon.
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All depends on the difficulity of the extractions. You cant predict one persons healing time or process. Everybody is different. The healthier one self is, the faster the healing. \nOn average, without problems.. average person can be from 1-2 weeks. By 2 weeks definately the swelling should be gone. Until then, i wouldnt freak out just yet. The soreness, will depend on you! You cant strain your mouth, by opening wide or chewing things that are hard and such. This will strain your mouth and jaw, which has just gone through 'tramua'. It takes time, to heal. \nBe patient... your well into your recovery... things will be better soon.
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yes u need to keep away from young children and plder adults also those is immuno supression. it can take up 2 2 years to recover from it. i'm still recovering now and had it 9 months ago. it can go undeteced in your system for up2 6 months so my GP said. so if i were u i would tuck ur self up into bed and have a good rest.
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Get your liposuction surgery in INdia if cost is a factor for you.Cosmetic Surgery (including facelift/ breast enhancement/reduction/ tummy tuck./lipo) is very cheap in India.There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges cosmetic surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.I have also read that they arrange financing for international patients as cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance in USA or by the stinking NHS in UK\n\nThey also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star .\n\nMy cousin got her cosmetic surgery for liposuction and she is more than very happy with the results.SHe is all praise for this forerunners healthcare companyfor the services they provided her.She paid just 30% of the cost what she was quoted in USA and it was like a wonderful vacation for her.Excellent stay,food, best surgeons-she just couldnt stop talking.hope this helps.\n\nhttp://www.forerunnershealthcare.com
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Surgery. And a long recovery period. :(
1039833
Don't do it yourself, its super simple to have it removed.  I had the same problem, my doctor gave me an injection of steroids and synvisc (not sure how its spelled)...I was better in a matter of hours and that was 4 months ago..I havent hade any problems since.  I also had that problem where it changes shape or gets bigger.  try and schedule the injection with your doctor when its gets bigger because its easier for them to find it and inject it right if they can see it really well.  Mine was about the size of a walnut when it really hurt
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Don't be nervous!!!! I had a L4-S1 done almost two years ago and I have been pretty much pain free ever since! The best advice I can give you is this:\n\n1. Make sure the doc that does you surgery specializes in only back surgery mostly only ortho guys.\n2. Absolutely ask for references from him and others.\n3. Make sure Make sure Make sure that you are not overweight.\n4. GET OUT OF BED ASAP after it is done. I got up and started walking 3 days after mine and walked about 6-9 miles a day. the more walking you do the stronger the fusion will take.\n5. Use your own bone graft! Initially it will hurt more, but the chances of a successful fusion are better.\n6. As soon as your incision heals, start swimming, will strengthen all your core muscles to support the site.\n7. Make sure you follow the recovery Gide lines absolutely to the letter!\n8. Don't smoke....your graft won't take.\n9. Stay positive and make every day count.\n\nI had my surgery done in the first part of November, was walking 3 days later. Started swimming 3 weeks later. I was back to work and riding my horse by the middle of January without pain! If you need support or want to chat more about this contact me at cross_countryjumper@yahoo.com\n\nGood Luck!
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You need to cancel your appointment... That is way too much for your mouth.. You are not properly healed from your oral surgery. Give it 6 weeks before anymore trauma in your mouth. Plus your heart does not need anymore numbing pain medication going thru your system this soon....
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Usually the doctor will clear you to start exercising after 6 weeks.  He will advise you to start slow and gradually increase as your muscles return to normal strength.\n\nUnder NO circumstances should you resume exercise until it has been cleared by your doctor.  Though the skin heals in about a week, the internal incisions through muscle, fat, and the uterus need more time to heal.
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i had my gallbladder out in march and the surgery is actually really routine. if you are healthy enough for laproscopic surgery, they will make three small incisions (one under your breastbone, one midway down your right side, and one in your belly button), and the surgery will just take about 45 minutes. they use general anesthesia, so you'll be out for the whole thing. the recovery period isn't too bad ... my doctor told me to take a week off from work and that seems about average. make sure you keep up with your pain killers while you recover.\n\nthe most uncomfortable part of recovery for me was from the carbon dioxide they pump in your body in order to move around more freely during the surgery. i was told that my shoulders would be sore for 18 hours, but it was actually closer to a full week for me. i couldn't do anything without pain in my shoulders from the CO2 that was still trying to dissipate. once that finally happened, i felt like i could pretty much go about normal life.\n\nif you are overweight, your doctor may suggest traditional surgery, where an incision is made to remove the organ. recovery time for this surgery can be up to 6 weeks.\n\ngood luck!
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I have not had the surgery personally, but have taken care of many patients who have had the surgery.  Yes, if done by a trained surgeon it should relieve the symptoms that prompted the surgery.  The surgery is relatively simple, and you should be recovering overnight in a hospital.  You will be up out of bed the same day as the surgery and barring complications you should be home the next day.  Nurses will be checking on you frequently asking you to move your legs, psuh down agaisnt resistance, and checking for numbness because those are how they determine whether the surgery was successful.  You will be sent home with activity and wound care instructions... and all will be fine! :)\n\nGood luck!