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How long to wait before the eyes tracking together post strabismus surgery
Read all 8 responses: "My three year old son just had surgery on his left eye to correct strabismus. His eye seems much straighter than it was, ...
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- Beth- we didn't have to go through eye surgery, but had a very good pediatric behavioral optomitrist. He treated my daughter's amblyopia. He is Dr. John Abondonza at ...
- Well, while I don't ever remember hearing the word strabismus, I did have an eye condition growing up which some people (not me) used to call lazy eye b/c my eyes took...
- My son who is now 5 had the same surgery last year and it did help alot. I do still some slight turning when he is really tired ir sometimes when he is concentrating ...
PRK Eye Surgery
Read all 10 responses: "I am interested in getting Lasiks done. I went to LasikPlus yesterday for a consultation and they recommended the PRK surgery which ...
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- I haven't personally had it done, but my father-in-law has had both eyes done within the last year. It was amazing! No glasses, no tinting and very little recovery tim...
- I don't know what kind of lasik it was but I had it done in 2003 & LOVE IT!!! I've worn glasses or contacts since 1st grade & my prescription was a -9.5, really reall...
- I had the PRK surgery, and it is the greatest thing I have ever done! I had to have PRK (no flap) instead of Lasik because my corneas are not thick enough to have par...
Seeking Book Recommendations for 12-Year-old Cousin Recovering from Back Surgery
Nov 10, 2009 ... Read all 9 responses: "My 12-year-old cousin underwent back surgery last week for an injury that he sustained while playing middle school ...
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- Not sure if this would be too advanced for him but I really like the Limony Snickets series!! I don't think I spelled it right but its the series that the movie Serie...
- I like the old classics from my own 12-year-old days (a long time ago!). Has he read Across Five Aprils (about the Civil War), or Johnny Tremain (Revolutionary War), ...
- I was going to say the same - thing the Anthony Horowitz spy series is great! My 13 year old loves them (and I read them all too!). There is also Rick Riordan who is...
Tongue Tie and Surgery
Read all 8 responses: "My son is 2 years old and has 'tongue tie'. I wanted to hear from moms who have had children with this. Did your child have surgery ...
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- My daughter just had hers done at about 19 months. I too noticed it way earler, but my doctor never did. As she got older, when she stuck her tongue out, it was heart ...
- Just more for the tongue tied issue.. my brother was tongue tied. I remember when he was little he had trouble with lots of words and could never stick his tongue out....
- I'm not sure if you've gone ahead with the surgery yet or not, so I might be late in this chain?! But I HIGHLY recommend the surgery. I was born with a "tied tongue" w...
My Mom Is Having Heart Surgery!
Read all 8 responses: "I just found out my mom who is 53 is going to have heart surgery to replace two valves that are leaking in her heart.
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- My husband had open-jeart surgery in 1995. He was totally confined to home for 6 weeks---just rest--not all in bed (at first that is where he wanted to be) but they m...
- S., I have not been thru the surgery but have worked with many people who have. She will have limitations on how much she can lift or carry; usually no more that 5 ...
- Dear S., I have no advise to offer. None of my family members have had heart surgery, nor have I (I'm a 53 year old myself!), but I applaude your positive attitude...
Surgery for Prolapsed Uterus? Anyone Had It Done?
Read all 4 responses: "I had my biological daughter almost 6 years ago and left the delivery with a prolapsed uterus...which basically means it has dropped!
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- I strongly recommend reading "Saving the Whole Woman" by Christine Ann Kent. You can also visit the website www.wholewoman.com There is a lot of eye opening informat...
- Hey J., My mother Heidi had this surgery when she was in her twenty's. It was very successful!! I will tell her to message you about it. M.
- I had a hysterectomy about 9 months ago for the same issue. However, I was 42 and was not planning on having any more children. I kept my ovaries and the procedure w...
Laparoscopy Gallbladder Surgery While Pregnant
Read all 8 responses: "Has anyone had their gallbladder removed while in their second trimester? Do you think the benefits outweigh the risks?
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- My friend had hers taken out like that while she is pregnant and everything went great. She was just a little swore
- I haven't gone through this personally, but one of my good friends just found out last week that she has to have her gallbladder removed on May 8th. She'll be in her 2...
- I had this same surgery done when I was 12 weeks pregnant with my son. He is now 4 years old and it has had no effect on him at all. The surgery is completely safe a...
Post Tonsil and Adnoid Surgery
Read all 6 responses: "Hi Ladies, My almost 6yr old little girl just had her tonsils and adnoids out yesturday at childrens hospital. They were amazing.
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- Wow.... Timely question here. My 5 year old will have the same surgery (plus tubes) in the fall at Children's. I, too, am worried about the "after" care. This is he...
- My son loves puzzles, helping me bake, pbs go, board games, books w/ cds, museums, story hour, arts and crafts, coloring. His asthma is bad in this humidity so I know...
- We did the same surgery over Christmas vacation when my little one was turning five. Our doctor said to keep the throat moist, we just pushed fluids. We kept him inv...
Recovery Time for Bladder Surgery?
Read all 3 responses: "Hello, I'm having bladder surgery next week & I would love to hear about the recovery time or any advice you might have.
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- E., Your laproscopic surgery should not be that bad. You will have a couple of small puncture holes, one for the camera, one for the instruments. You should expect so...
- I had bladder suspension surgery about 5 years ago. I can tell you that for me it was a kind of grueling recovery. I went home with a catheter for ten days and I rea...
- I just had a partial hysterectomy and a bladder repair this summer. The recovey for the bladder repair was very straight-forward for me. My only piece of advise is t...
T & A Surgery
Read all 5 responses: "Hi moms, I just took my daughter to the Ear, Nose & Throat specialist last Friday. My 4 1/2 year old daughter has had a horrible ...
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- Hi M., My daughter has had nasal problems all of her life. She has had 7 nasal surgeries because she has re-occurring nasal polyps. Her first surgery was when she w...
- My friends son had this surgery when he was 4 years old. He had NEVER experienced deep sleep due to some issues until he had the surgery. He was out of school a week...
- Hi there, my son is now 14 years old now, however he had this same issue when he was younger. Adenoids were swollen, sinus issues every week...Instead of trying to fig...
