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A member asked:
I had an inguinal hernia repair surgery how long before i can start lifting weights at the gym again?
5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Probably a : Question best answered by the surgeon who performed your repair, who knows the specifics of your situation.
Answered 4/23/2019
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2-6 weeks: Laparoscopic - 2 weeks open repair - 6 weeks.
Answered 1/5/2019
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As tolerated : Usually, patients should return to normal activity as tolerated by pain. If it hurts, ease up. Check with your surgeon to be sure.
Answered 2/28/2013
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Hernia repair : Depends if it was open or laparoscopic but you really shouldn't do any heavy lifting (> 10 lbs) for 6 weeks after surgery then slowly increase activity. Good luck.
Answered 4/18/2018
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