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How long do docs recommend i should i expect to stay out of work after hernia surgery?

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Dr. Zbigniew Moszczynski answered

Specializes in General Surgery

1 to 4 weeks : Depending on type of hernia, type of repair and type of work you do it can be as short as 1 week if your work does not involve more then 10-15lbs lifting and up to 6 weeks if you do heavy work or have large abdominal/incisional hernia.

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Answered 8/10/2017

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