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A 44-year-old female asked:

how soon after a pilonidal cyst excision (with it left open) can i exercise again? still packing/dressing changes twice a day.

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Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

General Surgery 39 years experience

Wait: Light exercises like waking or easy weight lifting would be fine. Avoind running or strenuous exercise, especially avoid vigorous bicycle riding while sitting on a hard seat, until it is fully healed. Ask your surgeon for their instructions.

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