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You have been discharged with a T-tube, which is shaped like the letter T. It is put in place after bile duct surgery to drain bile while the duct is healing. The T-tube will be left in place for up to several weeks. Here's what you can do at home to aid your recovery.

You've been diagnosed with osteomyelitis, a bone infection caused by bacteria or fungi. Read on to learn how to care for yourself at home.

A pacemaker helps keep your heart from beating too slowly. This can help you feel better and have more energy. As you recover, follow all of the instructions you are given. This sheet can help.

You may have either a biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) surgery or a biliopancreatic diversion surgery with a duodenal switch (BPD/DS). During each of these two procedures, a portion of the stomach is removed.

Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after hernia surgery with a patch repair.

Having a plan for your future can be a great source of comfort. You can help make sure you get the type of care you want. Or, if someone else needs to decide about your treatment, you can choose that person ahead of time. By taking care of these details, you may feel more at ease.

You had a procedure known as peripheral artery bypass surgery. Follow these instructions on what to do after you get home.

An ulcer is a breakdown of tissue on the inside of the stomach or small intestine. This causes a sore to form. Learn more about what to do when your child has an ulcer in the stomach (gastric ulcer) or in the first part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcer).

Stress urinary incontinence is a common type of bladder control problem in women. Read on to learn more.