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I had hernial surgery 4 weeks ago, and i'm worried i injured myself again. it is still fairly uncomfortable to lay on my stomach, and walk upstairs.
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Ok to walk around...: If it's okay to walk up and down stairways for daily living after hernia repair. But, of course, don't carry a heavy weight to strain your abdominal muscles as a reasonable postop advice. In fact, no one could tell precisely how much weight is too heavy to carry; all the advice is approximate only; so, in a sense, let common sense reign our life. If in doubt, ask ; talk with surgeon. Best wish..
Answered 3/12/2014
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