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Is Lifting Heavy Objects Advisable After Surgery For Inguinal Hernia?
HI I had a inguinal hernia surgery about 8 weeks ago. It as a fairly large tear, about 5 to be exact. My job requires extremely heavy lifting i.e. Jackhammering and such. Is it ok to get back into my routine or should I inform them that I need light duty work as to not risk re injury of my condition.
I passed carefully through your question and would explain that heavy weight lifting is absolutely counter-indicated in your situation.
For this reason,I would recommend inform your chief that you need light duty work, in order to avoid possible hernia re occurrence or surgery complications.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka,
Cardiologist
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Is Lifting Heavy Objects Advisable After Surgery For Inguinal Hernia?
Hello, I passed carefully through your question and would explain that heavy weight lifting is absolutely counter-indicated in your situation. For this reason,I would recommend inform your chief that you need light duty work, in order to avoid possible hernia re occurrence or surgery complications. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist