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… Cervical Spinal Fusion On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … . When these bones are joined together, it's called fusion. After the joints are fused, they can no longer move. During … called an incision. It leaves a scar that fades with time. After surgery, you will have a short hospital stay. Your …
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… Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … 1 to 2 weeks. You most likely can return to light activity after 1 to 2 weeks. Strenuous exercise should wait until after 4 weeks of recovery. Studies have found that people …
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… What is a hysterectomy? A hysterectomy is surgery to take out your uterus. This is the organ in your lower belly where a fetus grows during pregnancy. After a hysterectomy, you won't be able to get pregnant. … Maybe you have a tumour on an ovary or are at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer. You may be able to choose whether …
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… for Obstructive Sleep Apnea On this page: Surgery Overview How Well It Works Risks … The soft palate is the back part of the roof of your mouth. After this tissue is removed, air may move through your … happens when your throat is narrow or blocked by tissue. After surgery, you may breathe more easily or even snore …
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… Plantar Fascia Release On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … a non-weight-bearing cast or walking boot, for 2 to 3 weeks after surgery to allow tissues to heal. If you have … will begin a gradual strengthening and flexibility program after surgery. Running or jumping is restricted for at least …
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… Vein Ligation and Stripping On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … also be done to prevent venous skin ulcers from coming back after treatment. You may be asleep during the surgery, but … will need to take it easy at home for at least a few days after the surgery. How long it takes for you to recover …
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… for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … children. What To Expect You may need to be watched closely after surgery. Your care team will watch: Your blood oxygen … the medicines used can cause this. Your throat will be sore after surgery. You may find it hard to eat and swallow for a …
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… PRK and LASEK for Farsightedness On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … layer of the cornea is loosened and pushed to the side. After the laser reshapes the cornea, the surface layer is … shield, a bandage, or special contact lens for 2 to 3 days after surgery. And your doctor will prescribe eyedrops to …
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… Hysterectomy for Endometrial Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … (5 inches)] on the abdomen. The usual stay in the hospital after an abdominal hysterectomy is 3 days. Laparoscopic … the abdomen. You may stay in the hospital for 1 or 2 days after a laparoscopic hysterectomy. Or you may be able to go …
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… Colostomy On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is … with time. You may worry about what your life will be like after a colostomy. Many people who have colostomies lead … to care for your colostomy. Most people go home 4 to 7 days after the surgery. You will probably need about 6 weeks to …
