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A member asked:

I had gerd and hitial hernia surgery 4 years ago, this week i have started fitness activities, i wonder can fitness risk my surgery?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No.: You are healed from your surgery after all this time. I am aware of no problems of staying fit could damage your repair.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 8/22/2014

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Exercise is fine: There is no risk to your prior surgery.

Dr Hoepfner and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/5/2013

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