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A member asked:
What's the best position to have sex pre umbilical hernia surgery? trying to lose weight to prevent the surgery?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
You are not going to treat the umbilical hernia and avoid surgery by any sexual position. Losing weight will improve your chances for a succesful herina repair.
Answered 4/24/2021
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To lose weight oveto DASH DIET. If Dr OKS. My record pt weight loss has been 140 lbs. sexual position question: and that leads to orgasm will lead to muscle contractions and possibly worsen hernia depending on how bad it it is now. Discuss with your surgeon.
Answered 4/24/2021
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