I Had a ventral hernia repair done back in2007.Since my repair I have been weak, I have always been active,I ha been trying to return to normal activities,one of them being ab workouts.
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January 11, 2015
Answer: Is it okay to do full sit ups after ventral hernia repair?
Thanks for your question. You are still very early in your healing process. I advise my patients that it takes at least 3-6 months for all of the swelling to resolve. You may notice that your swelling will wax and wane with your activity. Consider wearing a compression garment...
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Hi there, Clairecluck, and congratulations on
your recent tummy tuck. The good news is that, at 10 weeks post-op, it's
unlikely that you've experienced a suture "popping" or breaking. Even
if you did, your incision should be healed enough to minimize the risk of it
reopening. Instead, the...