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I had a large lipoma removed from just above scapular area. 2 weeks later, wound reopened and got infected, wound was debrided and stitched 2 weeks ago. can i resume lower body exercises? do i need to wait for 8 weeks to resume upper body exercises?
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Surgeon's rec's: Would suggest following closely the surgeon's recommendations. While light lower body exercises may be OK, would suggest getting clearance from the surgeon at follow up for the upper body exercises and in the context of described postsurgical complications.
Answered 3/2/2020
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