Many people think bariatric surgery will be followed by a long and painful recovery period. However, most patients report experiencing only discomfort and soreness rather than pain. Recovery does, however, vary from patient to patient. Click here for more information about recovering from bariatric surgery. Back to Top

Pain after surgery is something we like to minimize. However, after any type of operation we cannot totally eliminate pain. Pain medications will be ordered for you in appropriate doses. While in the hospital if you do not feel the pain medication is adequate, please feel free to speak to the hospital nurse or the surgeon when he/she makes rounds. If you have been discharged from the hospital and experience pain please contact our office. Pain medications can be adjusted.

Use the sitz bath to keep the area hydrated the first week or so, as instructed by the nurses at the hospital. Use a "ring" or orthopedic inner tube to sit on or a pillow under your hips when lying on your back. Sometimes, intermittent application of ice initially helps to reduce the pain and swelling.

This is a good question and it is not an easy one to answer because there are so many variables to consider. For example, your age, your weight, how long you have put up with the discomfort, ( the longer you leave a problem sometimes the harder it is to get rid of it.) and not to forget the types of footwear that you wear can be a contributing to your discomfort.

Many patients report implant surgery less troublesome than having an impacted wisdom tooth removed. With modern anesthesia and close attention to post operative care you can expect minimal discomfort.

Typically there is no discomfort. In fact, most patients are surprised by how simple the entire process is. It is possible, however, that certain conditions such as hemorrhoids may cause discomfort.

The first priority is the care and well being of the baby. Stem cell extraction is very safe because the blood is collected after the cord has been separated from your baby. Neither you nor your baby will feel anything since this procedure is only done after the cord has been detached. A blood sample will also be drawn from the mother.

Depending on what operation was done, a varying amount of pain or discomfort may continue for several weeks afterwards as the healing process continues and scarring continues to heal. This should lessen as time progresses. However, it's not unusual to still report some discomfort several months after an abdominal operation.

No. beautytek treatment is pleasant to undergo and completely painless. Some clients feel a slight tingling sensation at particular points in their treatment as the current passes through the wand. Clients undergoing facial treatments may experience a metallic taste in their mouth if they have any fillings. beautytek treatment will feel as though you have had a light massage and many clients have reported feelings of increased well-being and energy after their beautytek session.

You will be asked to come to the Lindsay House the next morning for removal of head wrap and dressings. We will teach you how to change the dressing yourself. You will change the dressing the following day after you shower and wash your hair. You will need someone to drive you to this appointment.

Most patients report that there is very little discomfort and that they were much more comfortable following the procedure than they anticipated. IV anesthesia and/or sedation are often used to eliminate discomfort at the time of the procedure. Our patients are free to choose the type of anesthesia appropriate for them: local anesthesia, nitrous-oxide and oxygen, or IV anesthesia. Typically, our patients tell us that they took 1 pain pill after surgery.

It is important to communicate with your massage therapist before, during and after your treatment. Please let the therapist know of any pain, discomfort or irritation. If you feel the therapist is too strong, let him or her know. It is not necessary to feel pain in order to receive the benefits of massage.

Absolutely not. The procedure is completely painless; in fact, the patient does not see or feel anything. The Open MRI is so comfortable that it makes relaxation easy. You may detect a faint knocking sound, which is completely normal. It is simply the imaging process in action. At Wilson MRI, because of the open sides windows, you will have the comfort of knowing that someone can see you at all times.

Answer: Our entire staff works hard to ensure that the Novus detox experience is as comfortable and pleasant as possible. The medical staff will monitor your progress and, if needed, will provide additional medication to help the patient with their drug or alcohol detox experience.

When you first get braces on, your teeth will hurt or you may be in some amount of discomfort for several weeks. After about a month, it is better. In a few months, you may even forget that you are wearing them. Within 3 months you will be able to eat almost anything you like. In six months, you might even be biting into hard cookies, chips, and crusty bread once again. Eat these things in moderation and always be careful.

I was just trying to encourage you that pregnancy is a wonderful thing that you will hopefully enjoy if the Lord so chooses to bless you and Ray. I know that was your intention. However, it is something I'm just not going to buy into or understand until if/when it happens to me. I'm still hoping to does not happen to me, but I'll let God decide that one. According to my doc, getting pregnant is not going to be easy for me.

If you experience pain or discomfort whilst undertaking a task you should report this to your supervisor. Your supervisor, in consultation with you should review the task and identify, assess and eliminate or control any manual handling hazards identified. If the pain or discomfort is ongoing it is important for you to consult a medical practitioner and complete a CSU Accident and Injury Report.