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… Helping a Loved One After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery On this page: Overview Overview … People in recovery from coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery may need assistance from family members and friends … one who has just returned home from the hospital after CABG surgery, you may want to know what you can do to help. Your …
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… Interactive Tool: Should I Consider Surgery for My Low Back Problem? On this page: What does … not diagnose a back problem, but it will tell you whether surgery might help reduce or get rid of symptoms related to your low back problem. Although research shows that surgery is very likely to be effective for some problems, it …
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… Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: What to Expect After You Go Home On this page: … can return to all of the activities you enjoyed prior to surgery. Recovery from major surgery has both physical and emotional aspects. For the …
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… Diversion With or Without a Duodenal Switch On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … more than severely obese and who haven't been able to lose weight any other way. After surgery, you will feel full more … that you will absorb fewer calories. This leads to weight loss. But your best chance of keeping weight off after …
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… Risk What Happens Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Weight-Loss Strategies and Programs Tips for Getting to a Healthy Weight Medicines Surgery What …
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… Prevention Ongoing Concerns Living With COPD Medicines Surgery Other Treatment … and breathing takes much more energy. People often lose weight and get weaker. At times, your symptoms may suddenly … Using a Metered-Dose Inhaler COPD: Avoiding Weight Loss COPD: Avoiding Your Triggers COPD: Clearing Your Lungs …
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… and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery What … They include sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, and loss of movement in a part of your body. A sudden, severe … include cocaine, amphetamines, and cannabis. Being overweight. Not eating healthy foods. Physical inactivity. Risk …
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… Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Surgery Other Treatment Topic … early enough to treat it and help prevent vision loss. If you notice problems with your vision, call an eye … hazardous activities. Certain physical activities, like weight lifting or some contact sports, may trigger bleeding …
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… Breast Reduction On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … Done Breast reduction surgery is done to change the size, weight, firmness, and shape of the breasts. You may decide … may change as a result of pregnancy, weight gain, or weight loss. Risks The most common risks of breast reduction …
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… Orchiectomy On this page: Surgery Overview Risks Surgery Overview Orchiectomy (say … the possibility of side effects. They are related to the loss of testosterone after the removal of both testes. These … problems. Hot flashes . Breast enlargement (gynecomastia). Weight gain. Loss of muscle mass. Osteoporosis . …