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Da Vinci Surgery
Asked by L.C. from New York
on March 25, 2011
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Has anyone had a hysterectomy using the Da Vinci method? If so how was your recovery time?
Any complications?
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- up walking very well that night and felt fine within days!! Minimal discomfort
- My son's aunt had hers done like that. She was suppose to be down for 6 weeks but was up after 2. Still recovering but she was feeling pretty good by then.
- I am curious why you would need to use a davinci? That is a remote surgery tool, typically when there is not access to a surgical specialist in the area hospitals ha...
Robotic, "Da Vinci' Hysterectomy
Asked by C.S. from Milwaukee
on February 8, 2012
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HI Mama's-
After dealing with stage 5 endometriosis for the last 20 years, being done having babies, and being one of the 'lucky' ones who has post baby endo just a...
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- Mine wasn't robotic but it was Di Vinci. I had it one year ago yesterday. It was probably one of the best medical decisions I made!!! YAHOO!! Here's what I exper...
- I had the robotic Da Vinci this past summer. I too have had two previous c-sections. Definitely easier to heal from this surgery than those since the incisions are so ...
- my aunt had it and all of her symptoms were relieved and she was up and walking very soon after. We have that machine at my work!
Crib Advice
Asked by E.U. from New York
on June 24, 2008
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I am shopping for a convertible crib. Any suggestions? I'm tempted to go with the Da Vinci cribs that are sold through Amazon. They got great reviews, as far as con...
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- I'm due in mid-August and I'm sooo happy with our baby furniture we ordered. I can't believe I found it at JCPenney! http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6E.aspx?GrpTyp=ENS&I...
- We bought this unit and it's beautiful!!! http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2633156
- I bought the Simplicity Ellis 4 in 1 crib. I LOVE it. Its a great construction at a middle of the road price. Assembly wasnt bad at all either. I got it in black, but ...
My Empty Nursery
Asked by M.B. from Biloxi
on August 30, 2007
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I am having trouble finding quality nursery sets (ie: grow-with-me crib, changing table, chest of drawers, and dresser) that don't cost a bundle. I am willing to spend...
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- You could try Babies R Us in Mobile, AL...It's a little ways to go for baby furniture, but they have a great selection and are reasonably priced. I went there and...
- well i got my crib at walmart, it has a changing table attached to it and has 3 small drawers and 3 shelves the crib goes into a toddlers bed and then a day bed and th...
- I got mine from JC Penney online and it is really nice, I went with the cherry. It is the crib that converts to a toddler bed and then to a full size bed. Everything...
Hardwood Floor Recommendation
Asked by R.A. from Dallas
on January 20, 2011
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Does anyone have any recommendations for a hardwood floor installer? We are considering putting hardwood floors in our home and I am looking for references/recommendat...
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- Hi! My name is A. and I have been an interior designer here for 25 years. I have a GREAT installer I have worked with for a long time who has 30 years experience, is...
- Johnson Custom Flooring did an awesome job on our floors! We got hand scraped wood floors with a custom finish for less than any of the pre-fab stuff we looked at. C...
- We installed Laminated floor and Inwood Contruction made a great job. Edgardo was very detail on everything. We are ready to installed Bellawood and we will call him...
Dyslexia
Asked by C.C. from Washington DC
on March 26, 2011
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I have an adult friend who has dyslexia. While they have been pretty successful, they are now in a position where they write more and it is effecting their work. The...
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- Susan Barton is an expert in dyslexia.. http://www.dys-add.com/ I have dyslexia and so does my 8 yr old son. I tutor my son using Susan Barton's tutoring program, a...
- There is a gal on here who is dyslexic. Hopefully she will come on and help you. I too have a dyslexic friend and she is very careful about what she does. She has...
- There is a ton of info out there-I found this-hope it helps! http://www.iser.com/dyslexia.html
Child
Asked by J.P. from Nashville
on November 4, 2010
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Any suggestions on how to get my first grade little boy to focus at school. he was wants to sit and wait for her to give the answers. He is a very bright and smart b...
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- I think arranging to sit in on the class and watch one day is a good idea. Maybe you will get a feel for what is going on. Maybe a reward system for doing his own work...
- Has he had any positive feedback before he started school for doing behaviors that are expected in school? Have you observed his teacher's "style"? Does she engage...
- I just had a long talk with my daughter last night about focusing. I can't wait to see the other suggestions you get. She is also very bright and does great in school....
Seeking Ideas for My 8Yr Old Daughter
Asked by L.A. from Chicago
on March 7, 2007
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My 8yr old daughter is enjoying science in school. This is a good thing as she struggles in math, so this may actually help her in the long run.
My question is that...
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- L.! hi, i'm H.,,,, and OH MY GOODNESS!!!~~ your daughter reminds me of my neice, erin, also 8. infact i almost thought you were my sister writing until i read the name...
- The Elgin Park district often has some things revolving around the nature center at Hawthorne Hill (I believe that is what it's called.) I don't know specifics, but I'...
- L., If you go to madscience.com they have a list of schools and places that are offering different summer camps in different fields of science from chemistry to NAS...
Have You Ever Had Endometrial Ablation?
Asked by T.D. from Albuquerque
on September 1, 2009
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I have been offered to have Endometrial Ablation done on me for crazy heavy menstration. Just wondering if any of you mom have had it? I am concerned about the pain du...
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- I personally have not had it done but my best friend has. She said that her recovery was quick with little pain. However, she had it done a couple of years ago and h...
- If you are interested in natural methods of dealing with heavy menstruation, email me privately. There are very effective herbs and options like acupuncture that do in...
- I too had realy heavy periods after I had my 2nd child and had the procedure in Oct 2008. It was the best thing. I had it done as out patient surgery under general ane...
Fibroids
Asked by J.S. from Seattle
on May 2, 2008
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My doctor says that I have fibroids. He recommends two types of treatment (other types will not work because of the size, placement, and time left until menopause.) So...
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- J. First of all you need to ask yourself if you finished having children. Once you have accepted that answer and can live with it. I strongly recommend a hysterec...
- If I were you I'd get a second opinion about treating the fybroids. I've had them myself for several years (I'm 53) and even though she has kept an eye on my fybroid ...
- I've recently discovered naturopathic doctors. Before having surgery, it might be worth your time to find one and see what other options you have (do a google search ...
