Hernias occur when an organ pushes on and/or protrudes through surrounding muscle or tissue. And while not all hernias require surgery, those that cause men and women pain can often only be corrected with hernia repair surgery. If you experience discomfort or pain in the groin, especially when you bend over, cough, or lift objects, [...]
The gallbladder is one of those organs that you can live with or live without. Isn’t it weird how that works?! And sometimes, when you are experiencing symptoms of gallbladder disease, the best thing to do is have it checked and then have it removed if necessary. But, the big question is how do you [...]
While it’s not new information to say that staying physically active can help keep individuals healthy and fit, fewer people understand the importance of physical movement and exercise after surgical procedures. Whether you have undergone cosmetic surgery or a medically necessary procedure, keeping yourself moving (but making sure that you don’t push your body too [...]
The gallbladder is responsible for storing bile in your body to help break down fatty foods for digestion. And while many people tend not to think of the gallbladder as a central or crucial organ in the body, the reality is that when the gallbladder stops acting correctly, men and women can experience pain (sometimes [...]
Surgery is scary. There’s no way around it. There’s anesthesia to worry about, as well as scalpels and incisions, discomfort, and downtime. No one looks forward to any of that. However, surgery can be a very beneficial thing for many people, especially if they are suffering from a cosmetic or medical condition. Yet, even with [...]
It should go without saying, but any surgical procedure that you undergo causes trauma to your body. This is true for both cosmetic surgeries (like breast augmentation or tummy tuck surgery) and for medically necessary surgeries, like gallbladder removal. Because of this, the recovery process is important to your overall health and the surgery’s results. [...]
Yes! You’ve made it through your hernia repair surgery, now it’s time to recover. Let’s do this! Following all post-surgery instructions and timelines is something that should be done without question, and you will be given this information from Dr. Patrick Moore after your surgery. But, one of the most common questions that we get [...]
Living an active, healthy lifestyle can benefit you in many ways. It is good for your body, mind, and soul. But sometimes, the body has other plans. Gallbladder issues seem to affect mostly women, and they can come out of nowhere without warning. While we cannot completely stop any gallbladder issues from occurring, we can [...]
Even though hernias tend to not be dangerous to your overall health, they can cause discomfort, pain, and frustration. Because of this, most men and women who suffer from hernias desire to get rid of them so that they can continue on with their regular lives. While there are many surgeons who offer hernia repair, [...]
The gallbladder is such a strange thing. Its purpose is to store bile and help with digesting food. However, if the gallbladder develops gallstones that inhibit the digestive process, men and women can feel pain, from minor discomfort to an excruciating level. And what makes gallbladder issues even more frustrating is that a person can [...]