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Will exercise cause current hernia to get larger... new one formed 6 mos.post op ventral hernia mesh repair 8x13.wgt loss of 65lbs past year.active!
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Hernia: If you are lifiting weights and have a compromised abdominal wall, you will get more hernias. Congratulations though on your fantastic results with weight loss.
Answered 10/30/2014
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