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Mary Petersen

Mary Petersen, RN, CMSRN, is a medical-surgical nurse on a general surgery floor in Hartford, Connecticut. She has cared for postoperative patients for eight years, helping them with incisional care and mobility after abdominal operations. She also writes about surgical recovery for Biology Insights. Petersen focuses on giving patients realistic expectations for healing after procedures.

How Soon After Hernia Surgery Can You Drive?
How Long After Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery Can I Exercise?
How to Relieve CO2 Gas After Surgery
Is It Normal to Have a Hard Lump After Hernia Surgery?
What Is Plication Surgery and Why Is It Performed?
How Soon Can You Drive After Inguinal Hernia Surgery?
How Much Bleeding Is Normal After Hernia Surgery?
How to Get Out of Bed After Hernia Surgery
How Long Does Bloating Last After Hernia Surgery?
How Long After Appendectomy Can I Lift Weights?
Can I Drink Alcohol After Hernia Surgery?
How Long Will My Stomach Be Swollen After Umbilical Hernia Surgery?
Why Does My Incision Burn? Causes and When to Worry
Is It OK to Cough After Hernia Surgery?
How Serious Is an Abscess After Appendectomy?
How Long Does It Take to Recover From Umbilical Hernia Surgery?
Can Cholecystectomy Clips Cause Problems?
When Can I Exercise After Umbilical Hernia Surgery?
What Happens If You Don’t Get a Hernia Fixed?
How to Relieve Gas After Gallbladder Surgery
What to Do While Waiting for Hernia Surgery
Is a Burning Sensation Normal After Surgery?
How to Wear an Abdominal Binder After Hernia Surgery
How to Get Rid of Bloating After Appendectomy
Why Does My Hernia Mesh Hurt? Common Causes
How Long After Hernia Surgery Can I Take a Bath?
The Do’s and Don’ts After Hernia Surgery
How Serious Is Hiatal Hernia Surgery?
Should I Wear a Jockstrap After Inguinal Hernia Surgery?
Can a Hernia Repair Come Undone?