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Pilonidal sinus can i use a cross trainer even though i have a drain in? putting on weight since surgery & don't see doc till feb!
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If your body allows: Most of surgeons will allow as much as body allows to do activities , is slow healing process , you have to call your surgeon for instructions including your drain
Answered 1/22/2014
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