The Hysterectomy Post-Op – Himani’s Story
Sourced from The Hysterectomy Association: Hysterectomy Association - Hysterectomy Association - hysterectomy, menopause and hormone replacement therapy (hrt) information and support for women. I am 6 weeks post op now after getting a TLH (Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy) done. Have read tons of blog posts, Googled on medical information and also found answers to my never ending questions that I was never prepared for in the first place, before going in for the surgery. This is an attempt to combine as much information about the hysterectomy post-op as possible based on the above reads as well as my own experiences. First ...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - February 23, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Your Stories recovery Source Type: news

The Hysterectomy Post-Op – Himani ’ s Story
I am 6 weeks post op now after getting a TLH (Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy) done. Have read tons of blog posts, Googled on medical information and also found answers to my never ending questions that I was never prepared for in the first place, before going in for the surgery. This is an attempt to combine as much information about the hysterectomy post-op as possible based on the above reads as well as my own experiences. First things first – its most important to find a good surgeon who can assess your situation and available options if any. In my case, after suffering with intense bleeding for about a year due to u...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - February 23, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health hysterectomy stories recovery Source Type: news

The Hysterectomy Post-Op – Himani ’ s Story
I am 6 weeks post op now after getting a TLH (Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy) done. Have read tons of blog posts, Googled on medical information and also found answers to my never ending questions that I was never prepared for in the first place, before going in for the surgery. This is an attempt to combine as much information about the hysterectomy post-op as possible based on the above reads as well as my own experiences. First things first – its most important to find a good surgeon who can assess your situation and available options if any. In my case, after suffering with intense bleeding for about a year due to u...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - February 23, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health hysterectomy stories recovery Source Type: news

Pick the right repair kit for your hernia surgery
Hernias are a common problem and occur where an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle wall. There are several other types and may require surgery. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 3, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

A Chief of Surgery Offers Insider Tips to Finding the Right Surgeon
On Sunday morning, my neighbor Carolyn knocked on my front door holding a basket of carbs and said, "I need to have my gallbladder out. I've never had an operation and have no idea how to find a surgeon to do my surgery. I don't want to die. I brought you some scones." Carolyn brings up a valid point -- if you've been blessed with reasonably good health, you probably don't have a surgeon's number on speed dial. Therefore, the bigger question is, in the unfortunate event that you need one, how do you find the best surgeon for your medical condition? Even routine operations have risks Straightforward surgeries like gallbl...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - January 19, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

When to use mesh in laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair
Read the full story on MD Consult: When to use mesh in laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair (Source: MD Consult: News: Top Stories)
Source: MD Consult: News: Top Stories - October 6, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news

What Types of Abdominal Wall Defects Are There?
Discussion Abdominal wall defects are common in pediatric and adult patients. Pediatric patients not surprisingly have more congenital defects and adults have more that are spontaneously acquired and some are due to surgeries. Adults often have more complications of their defects also. Defects are usually classified by location. Learning Point Types of abdominal wall defects include: Congenital or Spontaneous Epigastric Rectus muscles fail to approximate at the linea alba between the umbilicus and xyphoid process. Usually presents as painless bulge Occurs to 5% of children Incarceration is uncommon in children but much...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - September 22, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

Australia Hernia Repair Market (Synthetic, Composite and Biological...
MarketOptimizer.org adds “Australia Hernia Repair Market Outlook to 2020” to its store. This forecast is supported by age- and sex-specific data for the incidence.(PRWeb September 01, 2014)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/australia-hernia-repair/market-analysis-to-2020/prweb12135603.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - September 2, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

ASK THE DOCTOR: Will my hernia kill me if it's not repaired?
Dr Martin Scurr consults a patient who has been told they have a double hernia. But their surgeon says she is reluctant to operate on it. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 2, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Incisional Hernia after Total Abdominal Hysterectomy – Margaret ’ s Story
I had my TAH (total abdominal hysterectomy) 3 years ago (I was 61 years). The reason for needing an op, was not about hysterectomy, but needing to have a 22cm ovarian cyst removed, the doctors thought may be dangerous, they decided its best to also have a TAH. So really having the hysterectomy op was a precaution. The reason I decided to post my experience here, is this. Two years after the double op, while working towards selling my property, I heard a sound of ‘pop’ somewhere inside me. I did not realise then what was happening. The next day I was in the worst pain I had ever had. In short, because of the op ...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - July 31, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health hernia hysterectomy stories total abdominal hysterectomy Source Type: news

Incisional Hernia after Total Abdominal Hysterectomy – Margaret ’ s Story
I had my TAH (total abdominal hysterectomy) 3 years ago (I was 61 years). The reason for needing an op, was not about hysterectomy, but needing to have a 22cm ovarian cyst removed, the doctors thought may be dangerous, they decided its best to also have a TAH. So really having the hysterectomy op was a precaution. The reason I decided to post my experience here, is this. Two years after the double op, while working towards selling my property, I heard a sound of ‘pop’ somewhere inside me. I did not realise then what was happening. The next day I was in the worst pain I had ever had. In short, because of the op ...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - July 31, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health hernia hysterectomy stories total abdominal hysterectomy Source Type: news

Incisional Hernia after Total Abdominal Hysterectomy – Margaret’s Story
I had my TAH (total abdominal hysterectomy) 3 years ago (I was 61 years). The reason for needing an op, was not about hysterectomy, but needing to have a 22cm ovarian cyst removed, the doctors thought may be dangerous, they decided its best to also have a TAH. So really having the hysterectomy op was a precaution. The reason I decided to post my experience here, is this. Two years after the double op, while working towards selling my property, I heard a sound of ‘pop’ somewhere inside me. I did not realise then what was happening. The next day I was in the worst pain I had ever had. In short, because of the op ...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - July 31, 2014 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Your Stories hernia tah total abdominal hysterectomy Source Type: news

After Femoral Hernia Repair, Women at Risk for ReoperationAfter Femoral Hernia Repair, Women at Risk for Reoperation
After repair of femoral hernia, women are at greater risk of reoperation for recurrence, Danish researchers say. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - July 16, 2014 Category: Surgery Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news