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When after an inguinal surgery can i begin training in karate to get myself in shape?

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Depends: The final say is your surgeon's. As a rule, i allow my laparoscopic hernia repair patients to begin full activity, including sports and weight lifting, in as little as 8 days. All depends on the site and technique. An open repair would have to wait 2-3 weeks - again based on site and technique. Good luck.

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Answered 11/25/2016

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