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How much time should I wear my compression belt after an umbilical hernia surgery, Lipo and Tummy tuck?

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I had an umbilical hernia surgery, lipo and tummy tuck. It's been 8 weeks using it on the regular day, I take it off to sleep. I can't wait to start working out, but I'm scared my hernia can come back.

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