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Dr. Melissa Garrett, M.D.
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Dr. Melissa Garrett is a general surgeon practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Garrett specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Garrett provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Dr. Melissa Garrett, M.D.
- Iowa City, IA
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When can I drink alcohol after gallbladder surgery?
It is OK to drink alcohol as soon as you are not taking narcotic pain medication. You should never combine narcotic pain medication or any sedating medication with alcohol.
Is it OK to sleep on your side after inguinal hernia surgery?
It’s ok, as long as it doesn’t cause pain.
How long does it take to recover from gallbladder surgery?
Everyone is a little different, but for the most part, a few days to a week. Once you are no longer taking narcotics, you can drive and go back work, as long as you don’t have READ MORE
Everyone is a little different, but for the most part, a few days to a week. Once you are no longer taking narcotics, you can drive and go back work, as long as you don’t have a very physical job.
Should my lipoma be removed?
You never need to remove a lipoma. The most common reasons to remove them is either for cosmetic reasons (you don't like the way it looks) or if it is in a location that is causing READ MORE
You never need to remove a lipoma. The most common reasons to remove them is either for cosmetic reasons (you don't like the way it looks) or if it is in a location that is causing pain. They often occur at areas of constant mechanical irritation such as bra straps, underwear waist bands or on the back. If it hurts or bothers you, it is fine to remove, however, there is no medical urgency to do so.