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Had surgery to remove scar tissue from a femoral hernia repair done 12m ago he went in the same cut some movements feels like ripping on the inside.

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Could be more scar: I would anticipate a slow recovery. Take it easy. Massage the area.

Dr Martinez agreed

Answered 2/2/2013

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