Hi lillye, My reading indicates gastroparesis(gp) is a byproduct of diabetes or damage to the vagus nerve caused by surgery. You may want to talk to the gallbladder surgeon. leaky...
Hi Steve in Dallas, Do not tary on the blood in urine investigation. Leaky...
Hi cocrgolfer, After several years of leaking and trying several procedures, I've come to believe there must be infinite variables involved. I doubt your future can be predicated on what any of us...
Hi RFP, Have used electrical stimulation guided by a therapist and later on my own at home. Bought the machine or gadget and used it for a couple of months. I'd classify it as a waste of time,...
Hi Jim, My experience with incontinence extends over 4 + years. If I were doing it again I would skip the kegels, the physical therapy, electrical stimulation, drugs, male sling and have the AUS...
Hi Astro, This is not in response to your post but may be useful in the future. To help in remembering questions you want to ask, make a list before you go to the MD. Secondly if possible take...
Hi Art662, I had not thought much about revisions once I decided to go forward with the surgery. But since you are averaging about 4 yrs/revision, maybe that should be revisited. Erosion was at the...
Hey Jack, According to Wikipedia Sam Caster (founder) has a history of problems with the Texas Attorney General's office and SEC. Also it states that independent research indicates the product you...
Today (9/16) the Wall Street Journal described a new (FDA clearance Jan 2008) machine for radiation treatments. Currently installed in 30 centers in the U.S. and Europe and 150 more on order. Used in...
Hi Gene214, Since the minute passed slowly for you just imagine what it was like for those in line; especially if a bladder filled to an indoor world record is involved. I've noticed this time...
Ellsworth, You are the only one who can make such an important decision and do not underestimate the consequences. So by all means learn all you can. I chose surgery because I did not want to wake...
Hi Navy, Lymph node removal not discussed prior to surgery. I'm considerably older than you and have suffered severe edema since surgery--never before. Thigh high compression hose and sleeping with...
Hello Lil D.Erwin, The AMS 800 or AUS is referred to as "the gold standard' but in my opinion should be viewed as a last resort. Your leak problem is such that you should be a suitable candidate for...
March 7 2004 I had the AdVance Sling installed. The operation was to last an hour and ran slightly past that estimate. At 7am I went in the OR and woke up in recovery about 10. I had reserved a...
I'm having this procedure March 7, 2008. Have used 6 pads/day for 3 years. Elected to pass on 'the gold standard' and collegan alternatives....