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Getting Wisdom Teeth Out
Asked by G.P. from Chicago
on December 17, 2008
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Hi Everyone,
My wisdom tooth has been giving me pain, so I went to dentist and he said I should get them (all 4) removed. My question is how painful is it and how lo...
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- I had my 4 wisdom teeth removed this past January. I was lucky that none of them was impacted as this makes more complicated the process of removal and recovery (that'...
- It depends on your age~teenage bones are more pliable and if the teeth are impacted. It is surgery so you will most likely want to take advantage of pain meds. The m...
- Let me preface my post with stating the fact that I am a big wuss when it comes to pain. Seriously, I'm a big baby! When I got my wisdom teeth out, I was fearing t...
Cesarean & Breastfeeding
Asked by J.A. from San Francisco
on July 3, 2008
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My friend will soon be having a planned cesarean. she wants to know how long/ how is the recovery from an epidural (cesarean). this will be her 3rd child and 3rd cesar...
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- If your friend labored first, it's a lot tougher to recover than a planned csection. I've had two, labored the first tme, and I dreaded the 2nd but it wasn't even 1/2...
- My first c-section was a nightmare, way over drugged and not able to have baby right away, longer than typical for a c-section. That would be the beginning of my night...
- I have had 2 sections with epidurals and had no problems with recovery. The second time I went into a little bit of labor after my water broke. The epidural made me si...
Seeking Opinions on Endometrial Ablation
Asked by L.P. from Tulsa
on December 19, 2008
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I have been having trouble with extremely heavy, long periods. My gynecologist gave me some options, 1 of which was endometrial ablation. I'm just curious to see if ...
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- Hi L., I just had this procedure done a few months ago and would do it all over again in a heart beat! I had severe cramping and although my period was not as heav...
- I had this procedure done in April.I also had my tubes tied at the same time. My discomfort after came from the tubes. They make a small hole in your belly button an...
- Hi L.!! Five years ago I had the procedure. I was having heavy, very painful periods that were so irregular!! I would bleed for thirteen days, stop for three, bleed...
Breast Feeding After Tonsillectomy
Asked by J.R. from Tucson
on August 29, 2007
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I am getting my tonsils out in the near future but Ia m also nursing my son. Has anyone had to deal with this? Also I am trying to figure out how long the recovery is...
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- I would read the article on Mothering.com called "Expert Dr. Thomas Hale on Medications and Breastfeeding." It has great information on certain pain releivers and you ...
- I had major knee surgery when my second baby was just 5 months old. Because of the anesthetic used during surgery I couldn't nurse for 48 hours. During this time I had...
- I don't see why/how your surgery would affect your ability to nurse, other than your own physical exhaustion. I haven't personally had my tonsils out, so I'm not sure...
C-section
Asked by J.P. from Cleveland
on March 23, 2008
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Hi, this is my second pregnancy. I know that I'm going to have a c-section again and even though I know what's coming I'm still nervous about it. Can some of you share...
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- Hi J., I had a second c-section and was also very nervous. I think it was because with my first, the c-section was a surprise and I had no time to think about it. S...
- I also had 2 c sections that were emergencies. The one I had a spinal the other one was a general anesthetic. I had more trouble with my spinal than I did the general....
- I'm not sure on making your back more a 'c' shape but with the second c-section I can help out with. I had a 2 1/2 year old when my second was born. The hardest part f...
Blocked Tear Duct SURGERY
Asked by V.S. from Austin
on November 4, 2008
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Hi all! My 15 month old son is going to need surgery to unblock his tear duct on his left eye. We see his surgeon this Friday, but no date posted as of yet. I was c...
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- My son had this done a few years back and let me tell you that it made a WORLD of difference. His eye cleared up wonderfully. The recovery time was nothing, he slept m...
- My daughter had the block tear duct in both eyes. De Musgrove was who we saw. We were going to have the surgery but was very nervous about it. We had it set up and wit...
- My response is different than everybody else. My now 23 year old had a stopped up tear duct when he was 1. We had seen the dr. about it and watched it for a whil...
Postpartum Tubal Liagation or Essure?
Asked by D.T. from Chicago
on April 23, 2009
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I am on the countdown. I am expecting my 4th child May 24th. I have pretty much minimal help when I get home from the hospita too. So I am concerned about recovery w...
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- I'm really not sure why you were told by a member to practice abstinence! Gee, someone having a bad day? That's pretty harsh. I'm glad you also got some real, non j...
- I had a tubal ligation 16 years ago after my 2nd cesarean and 3rd child. It has worked like a charm and the scar from both of my C sections were the bikini cut so you ...
- I had a tubal done years ago with no problems.
Looking for a Doctor
Asked by H.B. from Denver
on July 16, 2008
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Hello, I recently moved to Boulder and away from an OBGYN that was wonderful. Its time for a yearly check up and I am looking for another great doctor in the Boulder a...
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- H., I work for Boulder Women's Care in Boulder. We offer staples or stitches, depending on patient preference. We have an awesome group of providers!!
- Boulder Womens Care in Boulder Foothills Hospital- absolute most luxurious and comforting birthing ward- and ask for Dr. Jennifer Leavitt- she is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!
- Boulder Women's care... love them. Wish my insurance still was accepted there. Mako and L. delivered my son via c-section. Not sure about hand stitching versus staples...
Seeking Surgeon for My Son's Inguinal Hernia
Asked by N.V. from Houston
on July 6, 2009
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Need help urgent!!! My son has been diagnosed by our pediatrician with inguinal hernia. I am not from this area so please advise me on what surgeon is the best to see ...
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- HI, my son had a similar surgery a few months ago. We did it with Dr. Bloss, he is a pediatric surgeon that has an office in the Katy area and another in the medical c...
- We had a good experience with Dr. Thomas W. Moore. I don't know if he operates on children, but someone in his office will tell you and recommend another surgeon if n...
- Hi N. I do not have a son but I do have a daughther. My daughther had surgery when she was 5 yrs old and Dr. Mark Mazotti did her surgery. Her surgery was a bi-la...
Info on Endometrial Ablation
Asked by J.F. from Cleveland
on August 10, 2009
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Hi! I am scheduled to have an endometrial ablation done next week due to very heavy periods. I have read the info and obviously talked with my doctor, but wanted to ...
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- I have had one done two years ago and have not had a single period since!! I love it!! I too was having the heaving bleeding. Where are you getting it done? Who is...
- I had the same procedure done a little over 2 years ago for exactly the same reason. Whoever "discovered" this procedure is a genius! Other than a little cramping a ...
- I had it done about 3-1/2 years ago. It was done outpatient, and I had very little trouble. I haven't had a period since. I used to have severe cramping, and don't an...
