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I had open groin hernia surgery 5 weeks ago. thoughts on starting exercising on an elliptical?
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Depends a lot: on size of hernia and strength of your native tissue. Five weeks is usually enough time for initial healing. Ask your surgeon for specific advice, but you can probably start slowly.
Answered 1/1/2020
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