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Pineda is allegedly being denied medication for his asthma, postsurgical pain treatment for a recent back operation, and medical attention for a high fever he's had for multiple days.
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Consume plenty of protein: Eating 60 to 80 grams (g) daily can help prevent postsurgical hair loss.6
Prioritize nutrition: Take supplements to address any nutrient deficiencies in your diet.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 28 May 2025
If a hidden issue is uncovered, addressing it before surgery is critical for your safety and may lead to a quicker postsurgical recovery.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
From a purely logistical standpoint, less physical interaction between surgeons and patients could also reduce risks of infections or similar postsurgical complications.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Dec. 2023
After five days in intensive care, he was sent home from the hospital—along with verbal instructions and a 28-page document on postsurgical care.
—Beth Decarbo, WSJ, 11 Mar. 2023
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Consume plenty of protein: Eating 60 to 80 grams (g) daily can help prevent postsurgical hair loss.6
Prioritize nutrition: Take supplements to address any nutrient deficiencies in your diet.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 28 May 2025
If a hidden issue is uncovered, addressing it before surgery is critical for your safety and may lead to a quicker postsurgical recovery.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
From a purely logistical standpoint, less physical interaction between surgeons and patients could also reduce risks of infections or similar postsurgical complications.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Dec. 2023
After five days in intensive care, he was sent home from the hospital—along with verbal instructions and a 28-page document on postsurgical care.
—Beth Decarbo, WSJ, 11 Mar. 2023
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“Postsurgical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postsurgical. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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postsurgical
adjective
post·sur·gi·cal
-ˈsər-ji-kəl 
: postoperative
postsurgical swelling
a postsurgical patient
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