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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| anal pain | 2/4/2012 | Pamela M. Cipriano, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC |
| Q: There is pain and unpleasent sensations in my anal region.I went to some physicians (even a ... A: My suggestion to you would be to follow up with a neuro surgeon. Based on where you are feeling the ... | ||
| Inadequate circumcision | 2/2/2012 | Pamela M. Cipriano, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC |
| Q: My son was circumcised when he was a week old.By the time he was 5 months old his circumcision ... A: Generally, it is not recommended. A circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of the ... | ||
| Chronic Appendicitis | 1/30/2012 | Pamela M. Cipriano, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC |
| Q: I am an otherwise healthy 23 year old female. I am overweight (200 lbs), but I have lost about 45 ... A: First, I would like to thank you for writing back in with a more complete history of your illness. ... | ||
| swollen glands | 1/18/2012 | Pamela M. Cipriano, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC |
| Q: After a open hernia surgery I am now suffering with severe lymph gland swelling. It has been a long ... A: After certain surgeries, a complication called lymphedema may occur. It is an inability for the ... | ||
| Hemorrhoids | 1/18/2012 | Pamela M. Cipriano, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC |
| Q: I have not had the greatest bowel routine but have never had any problems with hemorrhoids until my ... A: I would recommend making an appointment prior to your next planned pregnancy with a colorectal ... | ||
| Human anatomy question | 1/13/2012 | Pamela M. Cipriano, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC |
| Q: I found a cool program that shows the various parts of the human anatomy, and how they work, work ... A: This is an excellent question! Actually, the belly button, medically known as the umbilicus, is ... | ||
| 6 inch Hematoma in abdominal wall | 1/3/2012 | Pamela M. Cipriano, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC |
| Q: I had hernia surgery. 3 days later my testicles swelled. Doctor said this was normal. 4th day ... A: I am very sorry for all the complications and pain you have experienced. Although you did not let ... | ||
| Lap Band Surgery and menstral cycle | 6/2/2008 | Dawn Caceres |
| Q: I am scheduled to have Lap band surgery in a week and I'm afraid that I will get my menstrual cycle ... A: It is not unusual for women to have their menses for surgery. What is important is that you do not ... | ||
| Surgical Wound Infection | 5/31/2008 | Dawn Caceres |
| Q: I am going to try to make this short. I had a lump next to my shin for a few years now. My doctor ... A: It is unfortunate that you are suffering like this. I do have suggestions for you. I would get an ... | ||
| urethral stent | 5/31/2008 | Dawn Caceres |
| Q: I hoping you can help me with a concern following my recent hysterectomy. I had an LSH with left ... A: MY ANSWERS ARE IN CAPS>>> Thanks - that does put my mind at ease. I do have a few follow up ... | ||
| urethral stent | 5/30/2008 | Dawn Caceres |
| Q: I hoping you can help me with a concern following my recent hysterectomy. I had an LSH with left ... A: I will speak to you in layman terms and not use medical jargon if you care to speak to this in more ... | ||
| Torn muscle surgery | 5/27/2008 | Dawn Caceres |
| Q: After a traffic accident most of my left pectolaris major was torn, I had some internal bleeding and ... A: It saddens me when our doctors seem to tell us to just give up...I like you, feel that until I have ... | ||
| Tripple hernia | 5/24/2008 | Dawn Caceres |
| Q: this is my busy time of the year so when i go back it will be at 110% is he correct Thank you ... A: There are no guarantees when it comes to medicine. I would hope that your doctor knows you and what ... | ||
| Breast augmentation | 5/22/2008 | Dawn Caceres |
| Q: What medicines is of urgent matter to stop before my operation? I am taking Bioplus (30ml a day) is ... A: Typically before surgery it is advised to stop all blood thinning medications and herbal or OTC's ... | ||
| pregnancy after tubaligation and hernia repair | 5/6/2008 | Dawn Caceres |
| Q: I had my tubes tied on 11/19/2007 along with a hernia repair at the same time. Could I still get ... A: You shouldn't be able to get pregnant any longer. Isn't that why you had this procedure in the first ... | ||
| tia | 3/23/2008 | Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS |
| Q: im a 36 year old male and have just suffered a t.i.a is it common in my age range and how serious is ... A: I have not examined you or reviewed the medical record, associated laboratory studies, or imaging. ... | ||
| lap | 3/18/2008 | Dawn Caceres |
| Q: i had my diagnostic lap 3/14 and nothing was found for my pelvic pain i was just wondering how soon ... A: I don't not know what happened to your answer the site had a malfunction when it came time to submit ... | ||
| cervical stenosis | 3/17/2008 | Dawn Caceres |
| Q: not sure if you can help but I will ask anyway. I am scheduled to have 2-level discectomy ... A: My reference to your question is this... check out: ... | ||
| Gall Bladder Surgery | 3/17/2008 | Dawn Caceres |
| Q: You gave me expert info in this area on a couple of occassions recently. I very recently had the ... A: If what you say is that you didn't ask for the pain medication and was given it anyway then yes, I ... | ||
| Gall Bladder Surgery | 3/17/2008 | Dawn Caceres |
| Q: You gave me expert info in this area on a couple of occassions recently. I very recently had the ... A: I say great! I am glad that all went well for you. You said you had a question to ask me but didn't ... | ||
| sternum healing | 3/11/2008 | Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS |
| Q: had quadruple bypass surgery in June 2006. my sternum did not heal. i was referred to a plastic ... A: I have not examined you reviewed the medical record, associated laboratory studies, or imaging. What ... | ||
| surgery | 3/9/2008 | Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS |
| Q: yesterday my dentist gave me pennecilin for a tooth infection. i cant talk to my surgeon until ... A: Call you surgeon's office on Monday and tell them what you just told me. The message will be ... | ||
| surgery | 3/9/2008 | Dawn Caceres |
| Q: yesterday my dentist gave me pennecilin for a tooth infection. i cant talk to my surgeon until ... A: The tooth infection should not postpone the surgery unless it is an infection that is not under ... | ||
| Portacath | 3/9/2008 | Dawn Caceres |
| Q: Hey I am a 23 yr old with good ole crohns disease. I am potentially having a portacath put in ... A: Please check out this website I found for you that has tons of answers to the questions you are ... | ||
| Post operative abscess | 3/7/2008 | Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS |
| Q: My cousin recently had a spinal operation and was soon taken back into Hospital because he was ... A: I have not examined you or the patient in question, reviewed the medical record, associated ... | ||
| gallbladder surgery and my period | 3/7/2008 | Dawn Caceres |
| Q: I'm having my gallbladder removed next week and I'm afraid i will be on my monthly cycle will that ... A: It is not unusual for us women to have our menses and then be scheduled for surgery. You mustn't ... | ||
| ankle surgery | 3/3/2008 | Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS |
| Q: I have recently broken my ankle at my friends birthday party, (ice skating) and I have never broken ... A: I have not examined you or the patient in question, reviewed the medical record, associated ... | ||
| gallbladder polyps | 2/26/2008 | Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS |
| Q: I have had small polyps seen in the last couple of years on Ultra Sounds. The last one shows that I ... A: I have not examined you or the patient in question, reviewed the medical record, associated ... | ||
| Gall Bladder Surgery | 2/25/2008 | Dawn Caceres |
| Q: I contacted you in 07/07 and got and followed your advise(Thanks) I received a second opinion and ... A: I understand your desire to use less medication than necessary to help you after your surgery. I ... | ||
| umbilical hernia surgery | 2/25/2008 | Dawn Caceres |
| Q: i had umbilical hernia surgery in october 2007 i am still having drainage brownish in color and does ... A: No. This isn't "normal" but I guess it can happen, as it has occurred to you. Call the surgeon and ... | ||
| Surgeons | 2/22/2008 | Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS |
| Q: What qualities do you feel are needed to become a surgeon? A: Surgical training is long and difficult, taking as many as fourteen or fifteen years after college ... | ||
| Hernia Operation | 2/20/2008 | Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS |
| Q: In 1,5 weeks I will be having surgery for ingual hernia. This was diagnosed with palpatations and ... A: It sounds like your inguinal hernia was diagnosed the usual way. If a mesh graft is to be used for ... | ||
| postinguanualherniasurgery | 2/17/2008 | Dawn Caceres |
| Q: seven years ago i had inguanual sugery perfomed on both sides. today after going back to the docter ... A: Swimming after surgery is usually okay after the incision has healed and been checked by the ... | ||
| Perforated Colon - Explosive bleeding | 2/11/2008 | Dawn Caceres |
| Q: My dad has had rectal bleeding for a long time now, and its gotten worse in the past 6 months - we ... A: I had answered this question from you back on the day I received it...the system must've acted up ... | ||
| Hernia | 2/8/2008 | Dawn Caceres |
| Q: Do Umbilical Hernias in adults ever get better? Do they heal themselves, or do they only get worse? A: Hernias do not get better by themselves. If left alone they will either remain the same or ... | ||
| Surgery Phobia | 1/30/2008 | Dawn Caceres |
| Q: I am only 50, yet am very limited by arthritis. I'm scheduled to go for hip re-surfacing in March, ... A: I have thought about your concerns for a few days and have decided that the best thing for you to do ... | ||
| colonoscopoy | 1/28/2008 | Dawn Caceres |
| Q: i have been reading about it and i have a few questions about the procedure. they are doing it for ... A: I couldn't find a better website for you to check out and see: ... | ||
| Stroke risk for colon cancer surgery... | 1/27/2008 | Dawn Caceres |
| Q: My 80 year old father in law was just diagnosed with localized ring cell colon cancer. It is ... A: If it were my father, I would have him seen by a vascular specialist. They should be seeing him ... | ||
| post incisional hernia repair | 1/22/2008 | Dawn Caceres |
| Q: I had incisional hernia repair back in June 2007 and continue to have problems. There is the same ... A: I do not know what has occurred, I haven't examined you and it wouldn't be fair for me to just ... | ||
| lymph node | 1/22/2008 | Dawn Caceres |
| Q: I am currently nursing but had a lumph come up in my armpit which seemed unrelated to breast ... A: The surgeon will give you an exam and ask you questions about your health. The purpose of this is to ... | ||
General Surgery
Answers by Expert:
Pamela M. Cipriano, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
GENERAL SURGERY Intestinal obstructions; Perforations; Ostomy; End ileostomy; Hemicolectomy; Take down ileostomy; Ostomy reversals; Diverticulitis; Chrohns Disease; Appendectomy; Cholecystectomy (gallbladder); Ventral hernia repair; Inguinal hernia repair; Umbilical hernia repair; Chest tubes; Pleurex catheters; Lobe-ectomy; Pneumonectomy; Thoracotomy; Pleuradesis; Thyroid surgery; Mastectomy; Lumpectomy LAPAROSCOPIC - LAPAROTOMY - LAPAROSCOPIC ASSISTED
Experience
I am the Surgical Hospitalist in the Department of Surgery. I am on the Medical Staff. I round, admit, discharge, consult and assist with surgeries in the OR. I manage post-surgical patients in the ICU and Med/Surg floors. Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, I was a certified critical care nurse (CCRN). And ACLS certified. I returned to school and graduated with my Master's degree in Science with a specialty as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. I am currently employed at a local hospital.
Organizations
American College of Nurse Practitioners
Connecticut Advance Practice Nurse Society
Education/Credentials
University of Connecticut 2007-2011 MSN, Acute Care Track Nurse Practitioner. Board Certified September 2011
Central Connecticut State University 2002-2006 BA Psychology
St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing 1991-1993 Diploma Nursing Registered Nurse
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