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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.

When Can I Sleep on My Stomach After Gallbladder Surgery?
How to Know If Your Internal Stitches Ripped
How Is Umbilical Hernia Surgery Performed?
What to Expect After Inguinal Hernia Surgery
How Is a Hiatal Hernia Repaired With Surgery?
Is Umbilical Hernia Surgery Painful?
How Long After Hernia Surgery Can You Lift?
Can I Sleep on My Side After Hernia Surgery?
How to Know if Your Hernia Mesh Ripped?
Can You Safely Walk After Hernia Surgery?
How Much Can I Lift After Hernia Surgery?
How Long to Wear Abdominal Binder After Umbilical Hernia Surgery?
How to Sit Properly After Hernia Surgery
Which Surgery Is Best for Hernia: Open or Laparoscopic?
Is Inguinal Hernia Surgery Painful?
Can You Eat Spicy Food After Appendix Surgery?
How Long Does Pilonidal Cyst Packing Last?
Can I Walk After Inguinal Hernia Surgery?
Is Umbilical Hernia Surgery a Major Surgery?
Is Hernia Mesh Safe? What You Need to Know
What Are the Long-Term Side Effects of a Colostomy Reversal?
What Is Recovery Time for Inguinal Hernia Surgery?
How Long to Recover From Major Abdominal Surgery?
Can a Hiatal Hernia Return After Surgery?
Can You Be Allergic to Hernia Mesh?
Do You Need a Catheter After Hernia Surgery?
Can I Sleep on My Side After Abdominal Surgery?
What Happens After Hernia Surgery: Recovery Timeline
What to Do After Umbilical Hernia Surgery
How Long After Appendectomy Can I Workout?