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Paul House

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Paul House
  • Columbia, MO
  • St. George's School of Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

Deep vein thrombosis surgery?

I am very sorry to hear about your problem. I will tell you that people die every year from Thrombosis and it is very painful before and after surgery you must do what your doctor READ MORE
I am very sorry to hear about your problem. I will tell you that people die every year from Thrombosis and it is very painful before and after surgery you must do what your doctor has told you to do. I think if I was you I would stay in touch with my doctor and his staff and do what ever they tell you to do. I do wish you well oledochouse

Post surgical, outpatient?

My dear lady, I am very sorry for your problem but it is not unusual for a person to have trouble for several weeks like you are having. If you feel the doctor did not do there READ MORE
My dear lady, I am very sorry for your problem but it is not unusual for a person to have trouble for several weeks like you are having. If you feel the doctor did not do there job then go to a different doctor and ask them to check you out and see what they tell you. I would not advise you with out seeing you. I wish you well. oledochouse

How long is a cyst removal surgery?

From beginning to end it should take no more than a hour. The type of cyst may take less time or more time. I wish you well. oledochouse

How do you sleep with a hiatal hernia?

I will answer you as best I can. The fact that you have a hiatus hernia it is something you should get something done either way it want get well with out a doctor treating you READ MORE
I will answer you as best I can. The fact that you have a hiatus hernia it is something you should get something done either way it want get well with out a doctor treating you for the problem. There are meds. you can take that can help and if it is to bad for meds then you will have to get surgery on it. As for you sleeping do not eat food before you go to bed. You might talk to a doctor and they can treat it for you. I wish you well. oledochouse

Is C-section a major surgery?

Yes it is a major surgery. If the C-section is not a have to thing then I would urge you to have regular birth. No matter what you do it will be major procedure. Take care of READ MORE
Yes it is a major surgery. If the C-section is not a have to thing then I would urge you to have regular birth. No matter what you do it will be major procedure. Take care of yourself and I send congratulations to you . I do wish you well , oledochouse

How do I know if I have appendicitis?

You need to go to the doctor tomorrow and if you cannot see your doctor, go to the ER and tell them what you said in this request. You can die from a bad appendix and it is never READ MORE
You need to go to the doctor tomorrow and if you cannot see your doctor, go to the ER and tell them what you said in this request. You can die from a bad appendix and it is never good to chance doing nothing. When you do see a doctor, ask a lot of questions.

I do wish you well,

Oledochouse

How long does it take to recover from eye plastic surgery?

I can tell you that you should never have any type of surgery before you ask the doctor all of them. I will say that if this is something that you can't get away from them OK, READ MORE
I can tell you that you should never have any type of surgery before you ask the doctor all of them. I will say that if this is something that you can't get away from them OK, but if this is just to make you look better, then please talk to some people that you can know that they will be honest with you.

I wish you well,

Oledochouse

How long do you stay in the hospital after hernia surgery?

I can't tell you for sure. I can tell you that some people only stay 24 hours and some stay up to 3-4 days. It's all about you and how well you do after surgery. I wish you well. READ MORE
I can't tell you for sure. I can tell you that some people only stay 24 hours and some stay up to 3-4 days. It's all about you and how well you do after surgery. I wish you well. oledochouse

How long does hammertoe surgery last?

I am sure that your doctor will tell you that it will take a few weeks to heal where you can get around without pain, but to tell you to the day how long it will take you to heal, READ MORE
I am sure that your doctor will tell you that it will take a few weeks to heal where you can get around without pain, but to tell you to the day how long it will take you to heal, no one can do that because everyone is different.

I do wish you well,

Oledochouse

Do you have to stay overnight in the hospital after gallbladder surgery?

I have always kept a patent over night to make sure everything is alright. I wish you well. oledochouse

Why am I not hungry and so weak 4 days after an appendectomy?

It is normal for you to not want anything to eat. It is important for you to eat what the doctor told you to eat. I think you will feel better each day if you will eat each day READ MORE
It is normal for you to not want anything to eat. It is important for you to eat what the doctor told you to eat. I think you will feel better each day if you will eat each day and stay on your feet and stand up straight so you will heal right.

I do wish you well,

Oledochouse

Can you cosmetically improve your ear?

Yes you can, but I never advise doing surgery if it is not a matter of life and death. If you have a deformity that is a different case just make sure you get a doctor with proof READ MORE
Yes you can, but I never advise doing surgery if it is not a matter of life and death. If you have a deformity that is a different case just make sure you get a doctor with proof he is a good Surgeon. I wish you well. oledochouse

Is sleep apnea surgery dangerous?

Any surgery is dangerous. If your doctor thinks there is going to be a problem they will not do the surgery. I think you need to tell your Doctor all of your fears he will explain READ MORE
Any surgery is dangerous. If your doctor thinks there is going to be a problem they will not do the surgery. I think you need to tell your Doctor all of your fears he will explain everything to you if not then go to a different doctor. I wish you well. oledochouse

It feels like I have something under my skin. What could it be?

Yes!!! You should see a doctor and let them check you out. No doctor can tell you what it is with out examining you.
I wish you well.

Oledochouse

Is the recovery from bariatric surgery long?

The recovery will last as long as the patient gets to the point that they can do what the doctor tells them to do to loose the weight and change a lifestyle or keep doing what READ MORE
The recovery will last as long as the patient gets to the point that they can do what the doctor tells them to do to loose the weight and change a lifestyle or keep doing what they were doing before the surgery and most likely die young. I do wish you and your son well. oledochouse

I have pain in my lower right abdomen. What's wrong with me?

It is the thing you should have done before now. Some people expect us to answer questions that are obvious. If you hurt as you say you hurt do not let someone who is not a doctor READ MORE
It is the thing you should have done before now. Some people expect us to answer questions that are obvious. If you hurt as you say you hurt do not let someone who is not a doctor tell you what to do. To many times people who do not have any knowledge of medicine and what they say can cost a person there life. So do yourself a big favor and go see the doctor. I wish you well. oledochouse

Is surgery an option for childhood sleep apnea?

Yes, it should take care of the problem. Many people have the same problem and removing the adenoids takes care of the problem. I do wish your son and you well. oledochouse

How can I help my child be comfortable for his surgery?

The first thing I would tell you is DO NOT BE NERVOUS YOURSELF. Your child will most likely stay calm if you do and you can make them be OK with what is going to happen. You and READ MORE
The first thing I would tell you is DO NOT BE NERVOUS YOURSELF. Your child will most likely stay calm if you do and you can make them be OK with what is going to happen. You and everyone else should act like it is no big deal. Your son will do fine.
I wish you all well.

Oledochouse

How long is the recovery for laparoscopic appendectomy?

I do not know what your doctor has told you, but it has always been that it depends on the patient: 1) Is the patient a smoker or a persons who drinks or uses drugs? 2) Is the READ MORE
I do not know what your doctor has told you, but it has always been that it depends on the patient: 1) Is the patient a smoker or a persons who drinks or uses drugs? 2) Is the patient a heavy eater? It will make the healing time longer. If you want the fastest recovery time, ask your doctor all the questions you can think of and do what your doctor says to do.
I wish you well.

Oledochouse

How effective is cleft lip surgery?

There are very, very few times that cleft surgery does not do great. I will tell you to get the surgery done.
I wish your family well.

Oledochouse