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Mary Petersen Page 13

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 Long Does Inguinal Hernia Surgery Take to Heal?Procedures
Can You Live With a Hernia for Years?Bones & Muscles
Is It Possible to Have Multiple Hernias?Bones & Muscles
Why Do My Stitches Feel Like They Are Pulling?Skin & Hair
How Long Does Pain Last After Hernia Surgery?Procedures
What Happens If You Have a Hernia for Too Long?Bones & Muscles
Is Hernia Surgery Dangerous and What Are the Risks?Procedures
Can an Umbilical Hernia Cause Shortness of Breath?Heart & Lungs
Can You Smoke After Hernia Surgery?Procedures
Why Does My C-Section Scar Hurt When I Cough Years Later?Bones & Muscles
How to Get Rid of Air After Surgery Procedures
How Many Different Types of Hernias Are There?Bones & Muscles
Abdominal Wall Hernia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Gut & Kidney
Side Effects of Manual Evacuation: Risks & What to Know Procedures
Trocar Site: Hernia Characteristics and Postoperative Healing Bones & Muscles