This week, the topic of discussion was: <ul><li>Hernia Surgery </li><li>Preoperative Planning </li><li>Obesity </li><li>Weight Loss </li><li>Nicotine Cessation </li><li>Cough Suppression </li><li>Constipation Prophylaxis </li><li>Blood Thinners </li><li>Bruising </li><li>Pain Control </li><li>Hibiclens cleansing </li><li>Chlorhexidine showers </li><li>Belly Button </li><li>Umbilicus </li><li>Binder </li><li>Truss </li><li>Compression Garments </li><li>Blood Glucose Control </li><li>Inguinal Hernia </li><li>Enlarged Prostate </li><li>Postoperative Urinary Retention </li></ul>HerniaTalk LIVE is a Q&amp;A hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist who practices at the Beverly Hills Hernia Center. This is the only Q&amp;A of its kind, aimed at educating and empowering patients about all things related to hernias and hernia-related complications. For a personal consultation with Dr. Towfigh: +1-310-358-5020, info@beverlyhillsherniacenter.com. If you find this content informative, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to the HerniaTalk Live channel and visit us on <a href='https://herniatalk.com'>www.HerniaTalk.com.</a>Follow Dr. Towfigh on the following platforms: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@herniadoc'>Youtube</a> | <a href='https://www.facebook.com/BeverlyHillsHerniaCenter/'>Facebook</a> | <a href='https://www.instagram.com/herniadoc/'>Instagram</a> | <a href='https://twitter.com/herniadoc/'>Twitter</a>

82. How To Be The Best Patient & Self Advocate

HerniaTalk LIVE is a weekly podcast where we discuss topics related to hernias and hernia-related problems. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Shirin Towfigh, hernia and laparoscopic surgery specialist. Each week she answers your questions and also brings specialists from across the world. To participate live with your Q&amp;A, follow us on Facebook @Dr.Towfigh. This podcast is sponsored by the Beverly Hills Hernia Center (www.beverlyhillsherniacenter.com). For more hernia discussion, visit our homepage www.HerniaTalk.com.