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Welcome to the Roper St. Francis Interactive Health Community, a place to interact with health experts and peers, find health information, and receive support and encouragement. Our online community is free and an extension of our mission of Healing all people with compassion, faith and excellence.

We hope our online Heath Community will be a valuable resource, and we welcome you to actively engage with Roper St. Francis. Join the community today to participate in discussion threads in our forums, ask questions, respond to blog posts from our experts, and interact with other members.

 

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

The small but medically important field of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO) remains a source of interest and confusion.  HBO is the use of pressurized oxygen to heal a very specific list of injuries or conditions.  The length and number of treatments depends on the condition and its severity.
Posted on 5/16/2012 10:26:06 AM

Josh's Weight Loss Story

In the past, every time Josh lost weight he'd gain it back plus some. He had severe sleep apnea, hypertension, back pains and his quality of life suffered. He made a New Year's resolution to lose weight and keep it off. He attended an information session to learn about bariatric surgery and the rest is history. After bariatric surgery, Josh's quality of life has improved dramatically. Read Josh's story from his point of view.
Posted on 5/14/2012 2:57:34 PM

Cataract Surgery Has Come a Long Way

As the population matures, cataract surgery will continue to be one of the most common, safest and most beneficial surgeries performed. It is now a routine 30 minute procedure done in an outpatient facility.
Posted on 5/7/2012 3:15:49 PM

There's An App for that - MyFitnessPal

Learn about MyFitnessPal, a free mobile app that can help you keep track of your daily food and fluid intake as well as your exercise and other daily activities.
Posted on 5/3/2012 5:17:26 PM

Making Important Healthcare Decisions

As a physician caring for seriously ill, hospitalized patients, each day I witness family members’ angst, second-guessing and guilt as they try to decide how to best honor their loved one’s wishes.
Posted on 4/30/2012 12:50:47 PM

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A month later

I had my surgery on 4/9 and feel great. The only thing I can't wait to have removed is the Gtube. I hate it. I feel like it is holding me back from real life. I know it is necessary, but i ca...

Gastric Bypass ~ Dr. Mitchell is the Greatest !!!

I researched having Gastric Bypass surgery for the past 5 years. My decision did not come easy as I am a widow with a young Son and he is my heart. I knew that something had to be done but...

Week One

Oh my goodness the pain! I expected pain, but I'm so afraid to sneeze or cough. I realize it takes time, but oh my goodness the pain and discomfort is WHOE... Last week this time I may hav...

Sickness after Surgery

Boo to pollen, allergies and sinuses. Boo to the flu bug!! Has anyone else been fighting getting in your fluids/protein after surgery when you catch a "bug"? I am feeling blah mys...

Hair Loss

Ok so its official, I am one of those with SIGNIFICANT hair loss. By the handfuls. And I'm leaving it everywhere. I have upped my protein to 120 grams, diligent about calcium, multi and iron....

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