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I had inguinal hernia surgery aweek ago . i ask when i can get back to my training (gym) and lifting wieghts?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Hernia surgery: You can return in about two months if you get the ok from your surgeon.

Dr Hoepfner and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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