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What to Use on My Son to Minimize Scaring?
Asked by K.B. from Amarillo
on January 21, 2009
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My son recently had surgery on his eyelid. I'm looking for something to start putting on the incision to minimize his scar. Any suggestions?
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- My 5 year old daughter had to have her chin stitched up last year (5 stitches). We used Mederma (available without a prescription) a few times a day (it's a cream) an...
- Vitamin E oil from Walmart has worked wonders on burns and other cuts here.....cheap, no pain, and works quick.
- I have used vitamin e oil for my hysterectomy scar and a scar from minor surgery on my leg and you can hardly see either one. It was amazing. My hubby was shocked th...
Have Appt. with ENT to Have Baby's Tongue Tie Cut...
Asked by J.V. from Los Angeles
on September 1, 2009
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I have an appt. on Thursday to see an ENT about my daughter's tongue tie. It doesn't affect her feeding, or cooing, and isn't extreme, but it does split her tongue in...
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- So many valid points to think about... my 5mo old is tongue tied, and his pedi said they don't clip it unless it causes a prob - and he's never done one in all his yea...
- My grand daughter was required (by her school speech therapist) to have this procedure done when she was in 2nd grade. Yes it was done by an oral surgeon under genera...
- hi. my daughter is going to be 7 on the 11th of this month and we have to have it done next month. i waited to see if it would affect her speech, etc. well, none of ...
Surgery on a Little One
Asked by B.S. from Philadelphia
on February 2, 2009
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My 9 month old was born with a birthmark/mole on her face. Not very large, but definitely noticeable. We've spoken to the pediatrician, a dermatologist and Children's ...
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- my little guy has had 2 surgeries one when he was 6 months (open heart), and one when he was 2 1/2 for his phrenulum to be clipped because it was causing speech proble...
- I was born with a hemangeoma (extra blood vessels, making it swollen and red) on my nose. I had to wait until I was five to getit removed. It definitely affected my co...
- As a mother whos daughter has had a hemangioma on her chin beside her lip, I did not want it removed. Unlike yours, my daughters will prob disappear by the time she is...
How to Make It Right with My Husband?
Asked by A.C. from Dallas
on October 21, 2008
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I know I'm really blessed, and have an awesome husband. I had surgery and then some bloodclots (b/c of surgery) and then some health scares but nothing is wrong now. W...
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- I had blood clots, too, after a medical ordeal, so I feel your pain. Medical issues sometimes mess with people who don't know how to handle it. My husband didn't kno...
- I think you are both stressed. There has obviulsy been a huge trauma to both of you over your health. he probably feels that working working working is the way he kn...
- A., I don't think you did anything wrong. I COMPLETELY understand why you did what you did. I'm the same way w/my kiddos. I had surgery on my knee this year an...
Gallbladder Surgery for a 15 Yr Old
Asked by M.D. from Dallas
on August 26, 2009
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Ladies, I have a 15 yr old daughter that is going to have to have gallbladder surgery in the next days. I had the same surgery a few years ago & I have tried to squas...
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- I had it done when I was 18... its an easy out patient surgery, unless there is something wrong like I had stones in my liver duct and had to have a second surgery the...
- One other young female teen that I know about has had a similar experience. The mom is in a church group that I go to ... I do not know the girl at all. However, I d...
- my cousin has a surgery at 14 years old and recovers very well and fast without problems after surgery
Nevermind
Asked by C.A. from Wichita
on August 24, 2009
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didn't get the responses I was looking for. Obviously I don't want to get rid of them or I would have done it 2 yrs ago when we got married(so obviously I don't let hi...
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- Hi C., I didn't see your first response, but but a feel for what you were asking. I have a barker - and she's my baby. Actually got her because I wanted a baby some...
- Hi C., love your name, really pretty. I don't know about the surgery, but maybe try to train them with a zapper device, they sell them at pet stores. Our neighbor di...
- i think you are talking about an opperation on your dogs throat? If it is about quieting your dogs through an operation i had a friend that did that and she said it d...
15 Month Old Daughter Having Surgery Tuesday for a Dermoid Cyst Helpful Thoughts
Asked by J.B. from Johnson City
on August 17, 2009
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I need some reassurance about this surgery and just some one to say she will be ok.
I have already posted the story read anf respond to it if you can thank you!
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- well i rarely hear this term/type of cyst, but i am a 30 something mom now and i had one myself which was removed from my right temple when i was around a year old. n...
- A friend of mine's little girl just had one removed as well and she did great. She has a tiny scar but looks great. Everything went smoothly with the surgery and recov...
- Hi J., I can reassure you that she will be OK. My daughter had her cyst in the thyroid area removed at 9 months. She was perfectly fine. The surgery took 30 minutes...
Just Wondering
Asked by E.W. from Kokomo
on February 18, 2008
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I have a 5 year old daughter who likes to touch my face. I usually don't mind, however I just had oral surgery. She is now somewhat afraid of me . I have dentures. ...
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- I have never been through what you are growing through so I will just give my 2 cents from my perspective. I think your daughters reaction is probably normal. What sh...
- aww! Give her a few days since its all new to her and keep doing your daily routines and loving her as you always have been. Do the same things youve been doing with ...
- I've recently done the same thing.. before I had it done i sat my 6 yr old daughter and 5 yr old son down and explained to them that i was going to have my teeth pulle...
Breast Reduction Surgery Next Week
Asked by J.B. from San Antonio
on August 15, 2009
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After years of wanting to have it done, the day is finally scheduled and I'm starting to get really nervous. I've been all over the internet looking at before and aft...
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- hi, Both my cousin and a friend of mine have had this surgery and they are very happy with it. i'm not sure what size they were before but they both went down to a...
- J. I'm so excited for you that you've made the decision and your surgery is scheduled! I had my reduction last summer, and I'm so glad I did. I would have done it much...
- look on facebook for groups. i have a friend who had it done with some minor complications and is so happy she had it done. iwant it too but am scared to death of it...
Any Experience with Hernias?
Asked by K.R. from Dayton
on September 5, 2008
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Hi ladies
9 months ago, I had an appendectomy and 3 days later I gave birth to our daughter. (A miracle situation by the way). Well, now my stomach is still out and...
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- After my third baby was born I had an umbilical hernia. It was repaired in out patient surgery in an OR when he was about 3 1/2 months old. 4 years later I became pr...
- I have a hiatal hernia, however not from after a surgery. Mine is at the bottom of my sternum. Gives me all kinds of fits but I'm not a candidate for surgery at this t...
- Hello K.: hernias are somewhat common after a surgery. But it is something that need correction. You need to talk to your PCP or call the surgeon that did the appende...
