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Hi, Can I lift weights after Hernia surgery and what are the chances of repeat hernia after surgery if I lift weights again?
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Yes you can. But not initialy 3-6mnth after surgery.
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Yes you can lift weights but that should not heavy as heavy weight lifting is one of the cause of hernia in body. Depending on the size of previous hernia recurrence rates can range from 10-30%. These all need to be started atleast 6 months after surgery.
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