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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 It Normal to Have Chest Pain After Surgery?Safety
What Is Testicular Atrophy After Hernia Surgery?Reproductive
Do All Hernias Require Surgery?Bones & Muscles
Can a Hernia Cause Bruising or Discoloration?Bones & Muscles
How to Poop Safely After Pilonidal Cyst Surgery Procedures
How Soon Can You Drive After Hernia Surgery?Procedures
Can Hernias Heal on Their Own Without Treatment?Bones & Muscles
Can I Eat Ice Cream After Hernia Surgery?Procedures
How to Heal Faster After Abdominal Surgery Procedures
How Long Do Hernia Repairs Last?Procedures
How Long After Hernia Surgery Can You Work Out?Procedures
Why Is My Stomach Bigger After Hernia Surgery?Bones & Muscles
What Are the Benefits of Having Your Gallbladder Removed?Procedures
How Soon After Hernia Surgery Can You Fly?Procedures
How to Sit Safely After Abdominal Surgery Procedures
Do Hernias Come Back? Causes and Prevention Bones & Muscles
How to Get Into Bed After Hernia Surgery Procedures
How to Relieve Shoulder Pain After Appendectomy Procedures
When Can I Do Yoga After Laparoscopic Surgery?Procedures
What to Expect After Umbilical Hernia Surgery Procedures
Can You Ignore a Hernia? The Risks of Delayed Treatment Bones & Muscles
How to Stop Surgical Incision Itching Skin & Hair
What to Wear After Umbilical Hernia Surgery Procedures
What Causes a Ventral Hernia?Gut & Kidney
How Is Umbilical Hernia Surgery Done?Procedures
What to Expect After Marsupialization Procedures
How Tight Should a Hernia Belt Be?Procedures
What Can Happen If You Don’t Get a Hernia Fixed?Procedures
Can Hernia Mesh Tear? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Procedures
Why Do I Have Inguinal Hernia Pain When Lying Down?Bones & Muscles