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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.

Is a Burning Sensation Normal After Surgery?Procedures
Can a Hernia Affect Your Breathing?Heart & Lungs
What Is a Reducible Hernia and When Is It an Emergency?Gut & Kidney
How to Wear an Abdominal Binder After Hernia Surgery Procedures
How to Get Rid of Bloating After Appendectomy Procedures
What Does a Hernia Feel Like? Symptoms by Location Bones & Muscles
Why Does My Hernia Mesh Hurt? Common Causes Procedures
How Long After Hernia Surgery Can I Take a Bath?Procedures
The Do’s and Don’ts After Hernia Surgery Procedures
What Does a Hernia Look Like? Bulges and Warning Signs Gut & Kidney
How Serious Is Hiatal Hernia Surgery?Procedures
Should I Wear a Jockstrap After Inguinal Hernia Surgery?Procedures
My Hernia Makes Noise When Pushed: What Should I Do?Bones & Muscles
Is Acid Reflux Common After Surgery?Gut & Kidney
Can a Hernia Repair Come Undone?Procedures
How Long Does Inguinal Hernia Surgery Take?Procedures
How to Prevent Adhesions After Abdominal Surgery Procedures
How Long After an Appendectomy Can I Swim?Procedures
How to Dissolve Adhesions Without Surgery Therapies
What Causes a Hematoma After Hernia Surgery?Bones & Muscles
Can You Sleep With a Hernia Belt On?Bones & Muscles
Is Testicle Pain Normal After Hernia Surgery?Procedures
Which Surgery Is Worse: Gallbladder or Hernia?Procedures
What Are the Signs That Your Body Is Rejecting Hernia Mesh?Procedures
How to Prepare for Hernia Surgery & What to Expect Procedures
How Soon Can I Play Golf After Inguinal Hernia Surgery?Procedures
How to Tell If Your Hernia Has Come Back Bones & Muscles
How Large Can a Hernia Get Before It Becomes Dangerous?Bones & Muscles
How Long Does Swelling Last After Hernia Surgery?Procedures
What Is TEP Inguinal Hernia Repair?Procedures