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Will I be able to swim 1 month after having back lipoma surgery? I have a holiday booked ?

alancunningham1Jul 25, 2017

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Thank you for sharing your question and photograph and I am sorry to hear of your recovery difficulties.  You are right that after 6 weeks you should not be experiencing significant discomfort and I would return to your surgeon for an in-person evaluation.  I do not see any signs of inf...

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