Question 1

how do i know if i need recovery?

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Your asking: Just by the fact you are asking the question i suspect you need it. But in all honesty good for you to be at least thinking about it. Past that i dont know from what. Talk to your doctor or counselor. Short answer, recovery is a different way of life and can affect how you handle any situation better and without a substance. Not a bad place to be. Lots of people ready to help as well.

Question 2

what's good for a workout recovery?

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Ease off: scale down energy expended.  Stretch.  Consider massage or whirlpool

Question 3

what's 12-step recovery program used for?

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Any addiction: 12 step programs are used to recover from a number of addictions and compulsive behaviors, and are useful for friends and family members of addicts.

Question 4

what should i expect during recovery at home?

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Unanswerable: Recovery? From drugs and alcohol? From surgery?  Please remember you need to be specific here so that the answers are valid.

Question 5

what is critical for recovery from this illness?

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What illness?: Depends on the illness.  Please ask your question again and specify which one.

Question 6

synovectomy recovery time?

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3-4 weeks: Generally a patient can recover and return to work and sports after 3-4 weeks following a knee scope for synovectomy.

Question 7

hysterectomy what is recovery time?

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6 weeks: It can take 6 weeks for you to be back up to speed after a hysterectomy, although many patients are doing well after 2 weeks. It is important to move, but to not over do. Avoid lifting. Eat a nutritious well balanced diet and drink lots of water. If you have any problems, get in to see your surgeon. Take care!

Question 8

what is recovery time forbronchoscope?

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Short: I am assuming you are referring to bronchoscopy -- a procedure where they sedate you and look into your lungs?  This is typically a short outpatient same-day procedure and should not take long to recover.

Question 9

recovery time for a massive hemothorax?

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That depends: We would need more information. Was this from trauma? Were there other injuries? What do you mean by massive? How much blood loss? Surgery?
More details would allow for the response you need.

Question 10

fistulotomy recovery, what happens next?

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Heals inside out: expect 1 week of soreness and about 2-3 weeks of wound drainage. keep the area clean and dry.

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