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… Breastfeeding After Breast Surgery On this page: Overview Overview Women who have had breast implants or surgery to remove cysts or benign (non-cancerous) lumps usually are able to breastfeed . Women who have had surgery to make their breasts smaller (breast reduction) may …
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… Incision Care After Surgery On this page: Overview Overview After surgery, you will need to take care of the incision as it … incisions to sunlight. You may shower 24 to 48 hours after surgery. Before you shower, cover the bandage with a plastic …
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… Surgery for Chronic Pelvic Pain On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Laparotomy is a surgical procedure that is …
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… Jack's Story: Will I Need Surgery? On this page: Jack's Story Jack's Story Jack … office, he had questions. "What can you do? Will I need surgery?" All sorts of help Jack told his doctor that the … really hurt, but you probably don't need tests, and that surgery is rarely needed. But most of all, he learned that …
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… Gallstones: Should I Have Gallbladder Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … doctor about them. Gallstones: Should I Have Gallbladder Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 … Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Have surgery to remove your gallbladder. Don't have surgery. Wait …
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… Ulcerative Colitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … your doctor about them. Ulcerative Colitis: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 … Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Have surgery to remove your colon. This will cure ulcerative …
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… Umbilical Hernia: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … to your doctor about them. Umbilical Hernia: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 … Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Have surgery now to repair your umbilical hernia, even if you …
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… Meniscus Tear: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … to your doctor about them. Meniscus Tear: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 … Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Have surgery to treat a meniscus tear. Don't have surgery. Use …
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… Nearsightedness: Should I Have Laser Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … doctor about them. Nearsightedness: Should I Have Laser Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 … Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Have surgery to correct your nearsightedness. (You may still need …
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… Tennis Elbow: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … talk to your doctor about them. Tennis Elbow: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 … Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Have surgery to treat tennis elbow. Try tendon rest and …
