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When can i start climbing stairs after inguinal hernia mesh repair surgery?

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Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

Check with your: Own surgeon, but in general i would instruct patients it is alright to walk up stairs immediately after hernia surgery.

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Answered 11/24/2020

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