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Happy New Year! Some health tips for 2020!

12/31/2019

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Start off 2020 with some great advice from the World Health Organization on your health.
Healthy 2020
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Post operative Nausea and Vomiting--How to prevent and treat

2/20/2019

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Many patients after any type of surgery will describe having nausea and sometimes experience vomiting in the recovery room or experience this for several days after surgery.

A combination of pain medication and anesthesia triggers much of this sensation of nausea leading to vomiting. This article below is a great summary for you in learning how best to prevent and treat postoperative nausea and vomiting.
Post-Op Nausea
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Surgery Terminology

4/5/2018

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Ever wanted to know what a medical/surgical word means? The ending of the word can clarify exactly what surgeons do. See this image below.

examples:
"Cholecystectomy": cutting out the gallbladder
"Colostomy": opening up the colon (bringing it out of the skin)
"Enterotomy": cutting into the small intestine

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4 things you can do to optimize your condition going into surgery

5/3/2017

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Interesting article recommended by the American College of Surgeons regarding boosting your immune system and preparing yourself before surgery

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Optimizing your health before getting surgery
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Getting in Shape for Surgery

4/26/2017

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Interesting and Informative article published 2 days ago regarding "Getting in Shape" for your surgery.
It helps to exercise and eat healthy before your big day!

Getting In Shape for surgery
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Mentoring and Inspiring our youth

4/5/2017

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I had the opportunity to spend time discussing with high school students at Manchester West High School about the health field including my path towards becoming a physician and surgeon.

http://www.unionleader.com/article/20170402/NEWS04/170409969/-1/mobile?template=mobileart
Mentoring our Youth
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Preparing for your Surgery

1/27/2016

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This is a good general and comprehensive article on preparing you for your surgery.

http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/all-about-surgery-15/slideshow-surgery-prep
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  • About Dr. Wu
  • General Surgery
    • "Mini-Laparoscopy"
    • Downloads for General Surgery Operations
  • Bariatrics
    • What is your BMI?
    • Resources & Downloads for Bariatrics
  • Info for Patients
  • Photo Gallery
  • Dr. Wu's Blog
  • Contact