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A member asked:
Can i do stomach exercises after a hernia operation? and how long is the recovery period after a hernia operation?
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These are great...: ...Questions for your surgeon. You haven't even told us what kind of hernia repair (ventral, umbilical, inguinal, internal, hiatal, etc.) you've had--.
Answered 2/11/2014
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What kind of repair?: If you are asking about inguinal hernia and the repair was done laparoscopy repair, you can do any exercise you want when you fel like it, e.g. A week or even less.
Answered 2/10/2014
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Restrictions: Restrictions after hernia surgery vary, so best to confirm with your surgical team. In general it is 6 weeks of not lifting more than 20 pounds. So wait on sit ups and abd work until you are cleared by your surgery team. Be well.
Answered 3/22/2020
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