Two surgeries in one day. Thanks to Mission Health’s commitment to bring world-class technology to the people of western North Carolina, 74-year-old Alice McLaughlin, a retired blanket mill worker who lives in Swannanoa and is the caregiver to her 47-year-old son who was paralyzed in a car accident, only spent one night recovering in the… Read More »
By Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, April 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — An emerging technology could zap your post-op pain away — little or no opioids needed. The technique is called percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation. It involves inserting a small wire next to a nerve and using a stimulator to deliver a mild electrical… Read More »
In many cases, you should begin your pre-op diet for a gastric sleeve surgery three weeks before your procedure. Many foods can be pureed at home with a food processor, blender, or other device. However, portion control is still important. This special pre-operative diet will help shrink your liver and reduce fat in your abdomen… Read More »
People who undergo this operation feel fuller faster, afte it significantly reduces overeating. Week Two and Three — Pureed Foods and Protein Shakes After 1 to 7 days of drinking clear liquids, you will be given permission to consume diet biatrci of protein. Compliance what these recommendations cannot be overstressed in order to avoid negative… Read More »