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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 You Walk Up Stairs After Hernia Surgery?
What Is the Recovery Time for Inguinal Hernia Surgery?
When Can I Sleep on My Side After Laparoscopic Surgery?
How Dangerous Is Diverticulitis Surgery?
How Long After Pilonidal Surgery Can I Sit?
How to Reduce Abdominal Swelling After Laparoscopy
How Long After Inguinal Surgery Can I Lift?
Do You Gain Weight After Hernia Surgery?
How Long After Abdominal Surgery Can I Take a Bath?
How Long After Gallbladder Surgery Can I Take a Bath?
Can I Sit After Perianal Abscess Surgery?
What Is the Newest Surgery for Hiatal Hernia?
Can I Sleep With an Abdominal Binder?
How to Sleep After Pilonidal Cyst Surgery
How Long After Inguinal Hernia Surgery Can I Swim?
How Long After Hemorrhoid Surgery Can I Exercise?
Should I Wear a Hernia Belt After Inguinal Surgery?
Does Surgical Mesh Dissolve in the Body?
How Long After Laparoscopic Surgery Can I Swim?
Can I Use a Heating Pad After Laparoscopic Surgery?
Can You Have a Flat Stomach After Hernia Surgery?
Do They Remove Fat During Hernia Surgery?
Can a Hysterectomy and Hernia Repair Be Done at the Same Time?
When Can I Lay on My Stomach After Hernia Surgery?
When Can I Drive After Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery?
How Long Does a Mesh Hernia Repair Last?
How Soon Can I Walk After Inguinal Hernia Surgery?
Can a Plastic Surgeon Fix a Hernia?
How Urgent Is Hernia Surgery? Signs & Treatment
Who Performs Hernia Surgery and How Is It Done?