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Am getting pilonidial cyst surgery in two days, am worried about the recovery time, i lift weights intense, can i still work out after the surgery?
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Break : You may want to take a small break until your wound heals which can take a few weeks. You wouldn't want to introduce any stress or infection to a healing wound. Light exercise may be fine. Good luck!
Answered 6/16/2016
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Pilonidal cyst: Pilonidal cyst surgeries often dont require long periods for recovery however you should discuss with your surgeon all post. op care including work and work outs. Dont assume anything speak to him/her.
Answered 9/29/2016
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