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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.

How Painful Is Inguinal Hernia Surgery?Procedures
Why Do I Still Have a Bulge After Hernia Repair?Bones & Muscles
Can I Climb Stairs After Inguinal Hernia Surgery?Procedures
How to Know If Your Hernia Mesh Has Failed Procedures
Why Do I Have 5 Incisions for Gallbladder Surgery?Procedures
Who Repairs a Hiatal Hernia and How Is It Done?Procedures
Is Hernia Repair a Major Surgery? A Detailed Look Procedures
Can You Get a Hernia After Laparoscopic Surgery?Procedures
Is It Safe to Fly With a Hernia? Risks and Precautions Bones & Muscles
How Long Does It Take for Internal Stitches to Heal?Procedures
What Size Umbilical Hernia Needs Surgery?Procedures
Can a Fall Cause a Hernia? Signs and Symptoms Bones & Muscles
Can a Hernia Mesh Move? Signs of Mesh Displacement Procedures
Are Flank Hernias Dangerous? Risks & Warning Signs Bones & Muscles
How to Get Rid of Excess Fluid After Surgery Procedures
How Much Weight Can I Lift After Hernia Surgery?Procedures
How to Stop Night Sweats After Surgery Procedures
Is Hernia Surgery Advisable for an 80-Year-Old?Procedures
Abdominal Hernia Surgery Complications: A Detailed Overview Procedures
Can a Hernia Repair Fail? Causes and What to Do Procedures
How Risky Is Hernia Surgery? A Look at the Complications Procedures
How Long Should You Wear a Hernia Belt After Surgery?Procedures
How Long Should You Wear a Binder After Hernia Surgery?Procedures
When Can I Lift After Laparoscopic Surgery?Procedures
What to Eat After Hernia Surgery and What to Avoid Nutrition
How Long Does It Take for Skin to Heal After Excision?Skin & Hair
Is it normal for testicles to swell after hernia surgery?Procedures
Is a Ventral Hernia the Same as an Umbilical Hernia?Bones & Muscles
Can Hernia Mesh Be Removed? Surgery, Risks & Recovery Procedures
Can Hernia Mesh Cause Problems Years Later?Procedures