Experiences with

Reconstructive surgery

I had a Craniotomy procedure 10 months ago I still have the right side of my scull exposed awaiting reconstructive surgery My head seems to swell quite a bit at the moment again where it’s exposed does anyone else have this problem

I had gluteal reconstructive surgery. The anaesthetist suggested I should increase my pred. So I did the sick day rule and added 5. Three days after surgery I had a Vasovagal event and the crash cart was called. I had a concussion and stayed in hospital a further two nights.

I was supposed to receive reconstructive surgery and have titanium implant to protect the sensitive area where my skin is my only protection to my brain. That was supposed to be 3-6 months after the initial surgery.

Does anyone have fluid swelling retention in reconstructive breast with tissue expander inside post surgery 4 weeks?

I was first diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in 2001 I had a mastectomy with reconstructive surgery followed by chemo and radiation. Following that I was put on Tamoxifen Arimidex and Taxol. After being off for 5 years last year in 2022 I was diagnosed in the other breast with cancer.

Hi! This has been a very difficult year for me to say the least ,but I can say this…. Wow! I never knew I was such a Strong, Determined Warrior. I was diagnosed in February 2024 with invasive breast cancer just 4 months after my cleared mammogram. I accidentally found the 2 tumors. Had a mastectomy April

Hi! This has been a very difficult year for me to say the least ,but I can say this…. Wow! I never knew I was such a Strong, Determined Warrior. I was diagnosed in February 2024 with invasive breast cancer just 4 months after my cleared mammogram. I accidentally found the 2 tumors. Had a mastectomy April

Hi, I was diagnosed with extended DCIS with ER+, PR+.I had a total mastectomy with a diep flap 2 weeks ago, My surgeon referred me to medical oncology for hormonal therapy. I am curious do I still need hormonal therapy as I already had a mastectomy, as far as cancer recurrence and preventing cancer

I had laparoscopy surgery December 2022 I had large ovarian cysts removed and also Endometriosis. I was placed on the pill a week after my surgery to prevent Endo returning. I have been on the Pill since December 2022 without a break I take it every day with no break. I tried a break every 3 months but

been prescribed methtrexate by rheumy for painful what MRI s and exray few mos ago showed osteoarthris,back, hip, hands( now have been booked for hip replacement Feb 20/2025) still on 4 mgs prednisone, rheume says more chance of infection with surgery being on prednisone than methotrexate ? Orthopaedic

Hello all I have Sjogrens (diagnosed by lip biopsy) and take 300mg hydroxychloroquine. I unfortunately had to have emergency surgery for ovarian torsion 10 days ago. Pain-wise doing really well (I’ve had 2 other endometriosis surgeries in the last 6 years and this one pain wise isn’t too bad).

following cataract and I stent surgery 2weeks ago ,I have been using 1 ohial of eye drops per eye. Previously told that 1phial would do for both eyes I understand about cross infection but was wondering how long I need to use separate phials for each eye Obviously getting through double the amount

To pump myself for the power walk race, I listened to “Go the Distance” sung by Dan Vasc about a dozen times on the way to the hospital. Four hours later after my appointments, my young doctor of 35 years young (me being double her age) and I power walked the 1500 foot skybridge. Some of the Lyrics

hey guys , I don’t really know where to start and have never posted before but always read on here for help and advice ! But I’m unsure where to turn now since I was 11, I have dealt with awful periods & typical endo symptoms and been fighting since then for some kind of help but never got far. I’m

Today is the four year anniversary of the start of a 6 day hospitalization. B12 diagnoses was made. At the hospital I was in they only measure to 150 on the low end so I have no idea what my level actually was. One hematologist stated I could have made it 3 weeks but not 4 without dying. Was given

I have been 'lucky' to get B12 ampoules on prescription but I suspect (although I'm not surprised) that my GP is showing signs of withdrawing this prescription. I have just seen on my patient record that a GP at my surgery has sent a letter to the B12 specialist in Cambridge to ask: 1. What is the duration

Hello - I am female & 24. I love me but am tired of battling against preconceptions, i often dabble with the idea of permanent change though it feels out f reach due to money and logistics. At 13 I had bad acne, at 16 I had hair on my chest and chin (PCOS), at 17 I was told by my GP i have a class 3

I want to share my story of overcoming pelvic floor pain, in hope to help others receive the same help I got. I lived with this pain for seven years. At 24, with a newborn child and a promising career, I was struck by debilitating pelvic pain. My symptoms included lower abdominal pain, difficulty sitting

I'm new to the community and would love to hear advice from others about preemptive kidney transplant. My GFR is in the 16-17 range, creatnine 2.9 and I'm still feeling pretty good but since my living donors tests are about to expire, my transplant center is wanting to schedule the surgery now. Anyone

Hello, I am a 51 year old male who has recently (10/24) been diagnosed with FND a couple of weeks after I had hiatal hernia repair. I presented to the ER short of breath and limping/spasming. Turns out the breathing was pulmonary emboli, but the gait stuff and numbness was referred to Neurology. Amazing