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What To Expect From Chrisman Snook Ankle Surgery?

What To Expect From Chrisman Snook Ankle Surgery? I am going to have a chrisman snook procedure done to my left ankle, I'm looking for someone to tell me what I can expect from surgery? How long is the surgery? Is it an outpaitient procedure? Post-op recommendations/problems, etc.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated and thanks in advance.
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Ear Surgery?

not very strenuous work so i was wondering how long i would need to be off my feet. thanks!

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I HAD THIS DONE.... and I had them pinned back and I had a little bit of extra cartilage put in. The thing is you have a cast around your head (or at least I did for about a week) but, they may have improved the system since I had it done. I had it done 4 years ago and I...

How Long Does A Child Need To Stay Home After Ear Tube Surgery?

How Long Does A Child Need To Stay Home After Ear Tube Surgery? My son may need to get the ear tube surgery and I need to plan accordingly to stay home with him when he needs his mommy. Therefore I have to make sure I have enough leave if this happens. I read online that they can leave the hospital the same day, but it doesn't say how long they need to stay home and rest.

If anyone...

How Long Does Recovery Take From Lung Surgery?

How Long Does Recovery Take From Lung Surgery? My husband will be getting surgery on his right lung to remove a loculated pleural effusion. Does anyone know how long he can expect to have to stay in the hospital after surgery and how long before he is back on his feet? I can't seem to find any information on the recovery time's.

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he will probably need...

Apendicitis ~ How Long After Surgery Can You Go Back To Work?

Apendicitis ~ How Long After Surgery Can You Go Back To Work? My husbands uncle is in the hospital right now as i type this and he's having surgery at 1pm to have his apendix removed. They are going to do it with lazer surgery first and if that don't work they will do the regular surgery. He wants to return to work tomorrow. He works 3rd shift at walmart. There's no way I would return to work...

If A Cat Breaks Its Forearm Is Amputation The Only Answer To Fixing It?

on how sever the break is and if there is damage to the surrounding muscle and nerves,if it is just a break,then a cast would be all that's needed. Agreed, absolutely not. I once had a cat that broke both front legs. X-Rayed and splinted. Healed nicely. No take it to the vet right away...

How Long Does It Take To Get Up And Around After Open Heart Surgery ?

How Long Does It Take To Get Up And Around After Open Heart Surgery ? I asked earlier but evidentally the answerers did not know what I meant.I am having open heart surgery again,this time for aortic stenosis.I was on a ventilator for a while after the last surgery and I can't remember how long it was for.And now this time I am a caregiver so how long after having open heart surgery until I...

My Dog Gets Frozen After Ear Surgery?

They took a tumor off his ear flap, wrapped his head and ear real tight and sent him home. He was never the same again for as long as the bandages stayed on his head. He was circling the room, not wanting to eat, shaking his head, rubbing his head and ear, even crying in frustration. I took him back the next day and they looked at it and rebandaged. After 3 more days I couldnt take how miserable he was,...

How Long Can A Person Stay On A Ventilator After Heart Bypass Surgery?

How Long Can A Person Stay On A Ventilator After Heart Bypass Surgery? My father had bypass surgery Friday and is still on the ventilator.

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I'm very sorry to hear about your father. Whether or not he comes off the ventilator really depends on what else is going on with him. Is he stable otherwise? Are they keeping him sedated? Is he on many IV drips...

How Long Does Heart Surgery Take To Complete?

How Long Does Heart Surgery Take To Complete? I'm writing a screenplay and I want to make it as believeable as possible, so if you know the answer, please share.

Here's the situation:
The character was vacationing in California, had a heart attack and had to get heart bypass surgery. How long would it take for the character to have the surgery and recover. And how long would...