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I was wondering what are some tips to a safe and speedy recovery after the inguinal hernia open surgery?

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Follow your surgeons: Instructions, it is a very low risk out patient procedure , in uncomplicated case you need very brief time to recover completely

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 6/30/2020

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