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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.

Can an Inguinal Hernia Cause Back Pain?Bones & Muscles
Is Walking Good After Hernia Surgery?Therapies
Can you smoke after gallbladder removal?Substances
Can I Walk After Inguinal Hernia Surgery?Procedures
Is Umbilical Hernia Surgery a Major Surgery?Procedures
Is Hernia Mesh Safe? What You Need to Know Procedures
What Is a Recurrent Hernia? Causes, Symptoms & Repair Bones & Muscles
What Are the Long-Term Side Effects of a Colostomy Reversal?Procedures
What Is Recovery Time for Inguinal Hernia Surgery?Procedures
How Long to Recover From Major Abdominal Surgery?Procedures
Can a Hiatal Hernia Return After Surgery?Procedures
Can You Be Allergic to Hernia Mesh?Procedures
Where Is an Epigastric Hernia Located?Gut & Kidney
Do You Need a Catheter After Hernia Surgery?Procedures
Can I Sleep on My Side After Abdominal Surgery?Procedures
Can a Hernia Cause Discharge? Signs and Complications Gut & Kidney
What Happens After Hernia Surgery: Recovery Timeline Procedures
What to Do After Umbilical Hernia Surgery Procedures
What Is a Flank Hernia? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Bones & Muscles
How Long Do Abdominal Muscles Take to Heal After Surgery?Bones & Muscles
How Long After Appendectomy Can I Workout?Procedures
How Long to Wait to Exercise After an Appendectomy?Procedures
What Happens If I Push My Hernia Back In?Gut & Kidney
Can Hernias Come Back After Surgical Repair?Bones & Muscles
How to Prevent a Hernia After Surgery Procedures
How Long Is Recovery for Hiatal Hernia Surgery?Procedures
Is a Recurrent Hernia Dangerous? Potential Health Risks Bones & Muscles
How Big Are Hernias & Why Does Their Size Matter?Gut & Kidney
Which Surgery Is Worse: Gallbladder or Hysterectomy?Procedures
Can I Walk After Hernia Surgery? When and How Much Procedures