A 30-year-old member asked:
which type of exercises are okay for post inguinal hernia surgery for a woman?
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Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered
39 years experience General Surgery
Light: Light activity and light exercises like walking, swimming, light stairs or treadmill for the first 4-6 weeks. Check with your surgeon as to when you can return to all normal activities and full exercise.
Answered on Jul 8, 2013
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