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My husband had an open hernia operation last saturday should he cover the wound before shower?
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Timing and type: Based on actual timing, otherwise not inferable from your post and type of surgery. Best would be to consult postsurgical recommendations for the group that performed the surgery that may be printed or on the website, the information needed is commonly captured on recommendations.
Answered 1/24/2020
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