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A member asked:

I have a exercise waist band is that a bad idea to work out with it even six weeks after my umbilical hernia surgery.

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Six weeks: Is usually enough time for adequate healing from hernia surgery for regular work outs. But a lot depends on size of hernia, local findings at operation, integrity of repair, etc. Ask your surgeon for specific recommendations.

Answered 9/10/2013

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Dr. Peter Tomasello answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

See below: Check with your general surgeon who did your repair.

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