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Is it ok to start lifting weights 14 weeks after inguinal hernia surgery?

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Check with surgeon: You need to check with your surgeon as the type and extent of the surgery will be known to him/her and the best advice given.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 7/5/2018

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