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I had a bowel perforation my scar is over 30cm. it has been almost 6 months. i've had several hernia surgeries in past 2 years also. i used to run. i'm still off balance. can i run again now? will it be safe?

Q: i had a bowel perforation my scar is over 30cm. it has been almost 6 months. i've had several hernia surgeries in past 2 years also. i used to run. i'm still off balance. can i run again now? will it be safe?

: I thnk it would be safe to run again, but after 6 months, I'd caution you to start and increase workouts slowly. Good luck. If your scar is well healed, you should be ok

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I thnk it would be safe to run again, but after 6 months, I'd caution you to start and increase workouts slowly. Good luck. If your scar is well healed, you should be ok

Answered 3/7/2021

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A member asked:

I had a bowel perforation my scar is over 30cm. it has been almost 6 months. i've had several hernia surgeries in past 2 years also. i used to run. i'm still off balance. can i run again now? will it be safe?

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