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Question: Whether you're having a partial or complete tummy tuck, the area that's operated on will be stitched and bandaged. It's very important to follow all your surgeon's instructions on how to care for the bandage in the days following surgery. I don't mean to sound crass or rude but why don't you try it the old fashion way (that's my suggestion). You could save yourself money and see results in 3 to 6 months if you stick to a plan. What makes you think a tummy tuck is the answer ... I know 2 nurses who had tummy tucks and 1 year later; well you guessed it. The discipline has got to come anyway to insure success. TYVIN, I wish there was an alternative, but my issue is loose skin from the stretching of pregnancies, not really fat. Take at LEAST 2 weeks off from work- 4 is ideal, but 2 weeks is mandatory. You won’t be able to do basic tasks during this time without at least some help, so plan on it ahead of time Find someone to care for you. How long you are off work depends on your occupation. If you do clerical work (i.e. stockbroker, teacher, or programmer), you can return to work when you feel up to it. This usually takes about two to three days. Re: How long were you out of work? by SuzieQ219 » Sat Feb 05, 2011 8:10 am Good Morning - I went back at 2.5 weeks for 1/2 days the 1st week (this past week), and now next week at 3.5 weeks I will go back full time. An abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is a procedure to remove loose or excess skin resulting from pregnancy, weight gain and poor elasticity of the skin. The procedure includes removing most of the fat and skin between your navel and public area, tightening the connective tissue in the abdominal area and repositioning your belly button. All tummy tucks come see me for follow-up at 6 days post-op and many are driving themselves and are ready to return to work. The normal range of days to take off work is 6-10 days depending on how much skin removal was performed and the amount of muscle repair. All tummy tucks should be at their normal routine by 2 weeks or so. A tummy tuck procedure involves making an incision just above the pubic hair line, removing the excess skin and fat, and tightening the abdominal muscle. The recovery time for a tummy tuck varies for each individual, but generally takes at least 6-8 weeks. In for Tummy Tuck general you need to be ambulatory from day one. By the second week you will be comfortable, and by the end of the third week you can be active. Most patients can go back to work by the second week with no heavy activity. Back in the gym in 4-6 weeks. Liposuction recovery depend on the volume and number of areas. But count on two weeks. The Tummy Tuck is a complete system and you will only get results if you use all three parts of the system. You can just use the belt by itself for an instant slimming effect, but it will not produce any fat burning results on its own. Query: how long are you off work with a tummy tuck

Answer: You are off work with a tummy tuck about two to three days.


Question: How Long Does It Take To Become A Medical Coder? (answered) This is an exacting work and will require you to at least have an associate’s degree and a credential in coding. You don't have to be a student for Certified Coder Academy to help you with current medical coding job information. This might be true when ICD-10 goes into effect but we really can't be sure when that's going to happen. You can become a medical coder through different avenues. Certificate programs are offered at technical colleges and medical trade schools, and generally take anywhere from one to two years to complete. Associate degree programs are offered at community colleges and typically take about two years to complete. Medical coding specialists rely on their knowledge of anatomy, medical terminology, health conditions, and medications to assign diagnostic and procedural codes for each patient encounter. They must review a patient’s medical record and will, at times, talk to the patient’s healthcare provider or research payor policies to uncover missing information. Expand your medical billing and coding education with the MB&CC E-book. Download FREE e-book; Find the program for you. Search our directory of all medical billing and coding schools. Compare Programs; How Long Does It Take to Complete Training to Become a Medical Biller or Coder? The length of time it takes for your training depends on a number of factors, including if you are going to do online classes or actual classroom learning, whether or not you are looking for a certification or a degree, and if you want physician-based coding or facility-based coding. How to Become a Medical Coder Three Methods: Training to Become A Medical Coder Finding Employment as a Medical Coder Becoming a Certified Medical Coder Community Q&A Medical coders or medical coding specialists go through detailed information about patient injuries, diseases and procedures from medical records and documents provided by doctors and other healthcare providers. There are many physician's offices and clinics across the country who require their medical billing staff to be CMBP (Certified Medical Billing Professional) Certified through MBC. 1  If you have been searching for a legitimate Medical Billing Course and Certification, chances are good you have run across the scams. Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam: Frequently Asked Questions. … As long as your Career Step program access is still current, … I have one year of experience in ER I want to be certified in medical coding so which one is best for me CPC or CIC. Medical coders help to complete, review, and process medical claims to help physician practices and hospitals get reimbursed from insurance companies for services and facilities provided to patients. Each medical procedure and patient encounter has a number, or CPT code, associated with it which corresponds to another code for a diagnosis (an ICD code). 1  This helps insurance companies account for and track the money they reimburse to physicians and practices, to help prevent fraudulent medical claims or errors in payment. Insurance and outsourcing companies also hire medical billing and coding specialists, as do government services such as Medicare and Medicaid. In most instances, employment is full-time, in an office environment, during normal business hours; however, 24-hour medical facilities may offer or have requirements for evening and weekend hours. Query: how long does it take to become medical coder

Answer: It takes one to two years to become medical coder.


Question: Mumps is a contagious viral infection spread by bodily fluids that causes uncomfortable symptoms like swelling of the salivary glands, fever, body aches, and fatigue. In some cases, people who contract mumps have no symptoms. Rarely, people will develop serious complications with mumps, including inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report less than 1000 cases annually, thanks to widespread vaccination. In rare cases, mumps can cause hearing loss, usually permanent, in one or both ears. Miscarriage. Although it isn't proved, contracting mumps while you're pregnant, especially early on, may lead to miscarriage. Prevention. In general, you're considered immune to mumps if you've previously had the infection or if you've been immunized against mumps. The mumps vaccine is usually given as a combined measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) inoculation, which contains the safest and most effective form of each vaccine. Mumps is a virus that can lead to swelling and pain in the salivary glands, along with fever, loss of appetite, and fatigue. With the help of the mumps vaccine, it's preventable. Mumps causes swelling in the parotid glands on either side of the neck. The cheeks can become quite swollen. Fatigue, weakness and fever can occur. Mumps can make eating painful. Mumps may cause dangerous complications, including encephalitis, meningitis, pancreatitis, inflammation of the testicles or ovaries, and hearing loss. What is mumps? Mumps is an illness caused by a virus. It usually happens in childhood. Mumps are easily spread by airborne droplets from the upper respiratory tract. The disease usually takes 2 to 3 weeks to appear. Since the introduction of the mumps vaccine, cases of mumps in the U.S. are uncommon. What are the symptoms of mumps? Many children have no or very mild symptoms. The following are the most common symptoms of mumps that may be seen in both adults and children: In rare cases, mumps will attack other groups of salivary glands instead of the parotids. If this happens, swelling may be noticed under the tongue, under the jaw, or all the way down to the front of the chest. Mumps can lead to inflammation and swelling of the brain and other organs, although this is not common. Mumps outbreaks still occur in the United States, and mumps is still common in many parts of the world, so getting a vaccination to prevent mumps remains important. Symptoms Mumps If you think that your child has mumps, call your doctor, who can confirm the diagnosis and work with you to monitor your child and watch for complications. The doctor can also notify the health authorities who keep track of childhood immunization programs and mumps outbreaks. Because mumps is caused by a virus, it cannot be treated with antibiotics. The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) is a childhood combination vaccine against mumps, measles, and rubella. The MMR provides immunity for most people. People who have had the mumps are immune for life. About Mumps. Mumps is a disease caused by a virus that usually spreads through saliva (spit). It can infect many parts of the body, especially the parotid salivary glands. These glands, which make saliva for the mouth, are found toward the back of each cheek, in the area between the ear and jaw. Query: how does mumps attacks

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Mumps attack by spreading of bodily fluids and they are easily spread by airborne droplets from the upper respiratory tract.


