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… mastectomy Have a mastectomy You will stay overnight in the hospital. You may choose to have breast reconstruction. It … breast-conserving surgery There's no need to stay in the hospital overnight. You will probably have daily radiation … Key concepts that may need review Getting ready to act   Patient choices What matters to you   < Previous Next > …
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… You will be asleep for the surgery. You will stay in the hospital for 2 to 4 days. For 1 to 3 weeks after surgery, … Key concepts that may need review Getting ready to act   Patient choices What matters to you   < Previous Next > … You will be asleep for the surgery. You will stay in the hospital for 2 to 4 days. For 1 to 3 weeks after surgery, …
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… to rephrase or repeat something if you don't understand. Be patient. Give the person enough time to respond. Don't fill … to rephrase or repeat something if you don't understand. Be patient. Give the person enough time to respond. Don't fill …
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… infection. Because of these risks, most doctors limit their patients to just a few steroid shots in a year. Although … infection. Because of these risks, most doctors limit their patients to just a few steroid shots in a year. Although …
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… Having to stay in bed for more than 3 days (such as in a hospital). Sitting for a long time, especially when … Other treatments Other treatments may be used in the hospital for some people. These treatments include … about which medicine is right for you. If you are in the hospital, you might be given an anticoagulant as a pill, a …
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… increase milk production. A baby usually only needs to be hospitalized for poor weight gain if he or she is severely … increase milk production. A baby usually only needs to be hospitalized for poor weight gain if he or she is severely …
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… for about a week. After a laparotomy, you may stay in the hospital from 2 to 4 days. You can return to your usual … for about a week. After a laparotomy, you may stay in the hospital from 2 to 4 days. You can return to your usual …
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… hours to a few days. You will likely need to stay in the hospital for 2 to 3 weeks after the transplant. You'll need … hours to a few days. You will likely need to stay in the hospital for 2 to 3 weeks after the transplant. You'll need …
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… certain types of retinal detachments . It is usually an outpatient procedure , which means you don't need to stay in the hospital. Before surgery, your eye is numbed with local … procedure , which means you don't need to stay in the hospital. Before surgery, your eye is numbed with local …
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… It may involve some bedrest at home or in the hospital. Being on expectant management may mean you are … It may involve some bedrest at home or in the hospital. Being on expectant management may mean you are …