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I had to postpone my hernia mesh repair surgery, and so i am wondering while i am waiting for the appointed surgery if there is anything i can do to lower my risk of strangulated hernia?

Q: i had to postpone my hernia mesh repair surgery, and so i am wondering while i am waiting for the appointed surgery if there is anything i can do to lower my risk of strangulated hernia?

: Avoid heavy lifting or excessive exercise. Good Luck

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Avoid heavy lifting or excessive exercise. Good Luck

Answered 12/19/2022

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A member asked:

I had to postpone my hernia mesh repair surgery, and so i am wondering while i am waiting for the appointed surgery if there is anything i can do to lower my risk of strangulated hernia?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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