Your eyes are one of the most treasured parts of your body, and it makes sense that you want to keep them in the best of shape. You use them every day to see the world around you and take in the beauty of it all, as well as its bad points. No one wants… Continue Reading
General anesthesia is a combination of medications that are given to patients during surgery to reduce pain, paralyze muscles, block memory, and reduce anxiety. Milder forms are local and regional anesthesia. It is given through a needle in a vein or through a breathing mask by an anesthesiologist. An anesthesiologist is a doctor who has… Continue Reading
When an elective surgery is in your future it is important to know the ways in which your health insurance company can impact your decisions. You may in fact have limited choices and out-of-pocket expenses. Research your benefits so that there are no surprises. Here is a list of common ways in which your health… Continue Reading
Every surgical procedure carries risks, but there are things that you can do to minimize your risk. Ask questions and educate yourself. The most common risks involved when undergoing surgery include; blood clots. Also called deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can start at the surgery site or as a result of inactivity after surgery. If you… Continue Reading
Whether you are having a minor non-invasive surgical procedure or a major surgery it is important to discuss a variety of details with your family. From the basics of “Can you drive me home from the hospital?” to your medical and financial wishes, here is a list to guide you in your preparations. 1. Basic… Continue Reading
The pain began around my thirtieth birthday. Just a slight tinge of tightness in my left foot. As most men of that age do, I wrote it off telling myself that I must have dropped something on it and forgotten. I took a few Tylenol and went about my day. The next morning the pain… Continue Reading
The pain began about two years ago. I ignored it for the most part. As a man, when anything hurts you deal with it and keep it to yourself. My left hip was the first to manifest something akin to nerve pain. I recall taking a normal step on flat ground and almost falling over… Continue Reading
Recovery from surgery can not only be a difficult and stressful time. It can be extremely boring. Here are some ideas to guide you on your journey through recovery and beyond. Tips on how to spend your post-op time in the hospital and at home as entertained, productive, healthy, and optimistic as possible. Boredom be gone,… Continue Reading
Recovering from surgery can be a painful and frustrating experience, as you struggle to accomplish tasks that were once no problem at all. Uncertainty about healing well and being able to pick up your routine, and possible complications also add to the stress. Fortunately, there are a lot of steps that you can take both… Continue Reading
This is the personal story of a bedside nurse taking care of post-mastectomy patients and her own experience of having a double mastectomy. Read about her experiences as someone who has been both in the shoes of a caretaker and patient. Jeannette tells what to expect and how to make the recovery period speedy and… Continue Reading