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How long am i suppose to wait until i return to the gym after an operation.?

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Depends...: It all depends on what type of operation you had! ask your doctor - sometimes you can get back to exercising right away, sometimes it will take weeks.

Answered 5/7/2013

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