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It's been 16 days since hernia repair. self play doesn't feel good as before the surgery. should i wait till they take off my tape and stitches?
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Definitely: Right now you are bruised and sore down there. Give things more time to heal, usually it all comes back.
Answered 10/20/2013
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Time: A surgical procedure can change things temporarily, and this is very common. Give it some time, say 6-12 weeks to get back to normal.
Answered 11/16/2013
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