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Lt inguinal hernia surgery 6 weeks ago. dr says can return to work. work involves lifting over 10 pds. left testicle still swollen. ok return to work?

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Follow: your surgeon's instructions. Six weeks after hernia surgery, the strength of healing should allow most all normal activities. But there can still be some mild discomfort & swelling that can take longer to fully resolve as you keep getting stronger.

Dr Munshower and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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