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What are my restrictions?

What are my restrictions?

What are my restrictions after surgery is an important question that should be addressed before surgery.  Planning ahead will speed recovery and make your life much smoother in the days after surgery. There is tremendous amount of information and a

Clancy Clark May 16, 2018August 13, 2020 Patient Education Read more

When do I call my surgeon after surgery?

When do I call my surgeon after surgery?

Congratulations! You have been discharged from the hospital. Maybe it was outpatient day surgery or maybe you have spent an extended time in the hospital. You might be asking: What should I look for? When should I call my surgeon?

Clancy Clark March 21, 2018December 22, 2017 Patient Education Read more

When can I shower? Swim? Bath?

When can I shower? Swim? Bath?

Surgery creates a wound or several wounds that take time to heal. It is important to keep the wound dry to help promote healing. Soaking a wound will delay healing or even introduce bacteria that can cause infection. However, we

Clancy Clark February 13, 2018August 13, 2020 Patient Education Read more

When can I drive after surgery?

When can I drive after surgery?

It is not safe to drive after receiving sedation or general anesthesia. So, when is it safe to drive? It depends! Be safe and plan ahead. You have a colonoscopy scheduled for next month. Cancel your afternoon schedule. Ask your

Clancy Clark January 18, 2018August 13, 2020 Patient Education Read more

5 Things To Know About Probiotics

5 Things To Know About Probiotics

Probiotics are live microorganisms (e.g., bacteria) that are either the same as or similar to microorganisms found naturally in the human body and may be beneficial to health. If you picture the human body as a “host” for bacteria and

Clancy Clark December 22, 2017August 13, 2020 Health Updates, Patient Education Read more

Recent Posts

  • Pancreatic Cancer Month Radio Spotlight on WBFJ 89.3
  • Overall Amount of Cancer Matters for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (PNETs)
  • DecADES (Decisions Around Dementia and Surgery) — NIHRO1 Funded Study
  • Make the Call — how to reduce readmission after liver and pancreas surgery
  • Alliance A021806: A phase III trial of perioperative versus adjuvant chemotherapy for resectable pancreatic cancer

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