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How Long To Wear Belt To Avoid Hernia After Whipple Surgery?

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Posted on Sat, 10 May 2014
Question: undergone whipples on january 30,2014. how long to wear belt to avoid hernia. healthy wound.
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Answered by Dr. Ashish Verma (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer: that's long enough Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing to HCM. That's long enough time to wear the belt. Usually its advised for 2-3 months. You can discontinue wearing it now. Hope i have been helpful. Regards Dr. Ashish Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Follow up: Dr. Ashish Verma (3 hours later)
Any suggestions or precautions please advise
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Answered by Dr. Ashish Verma (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer: weight and cough Detailed Answer: Hi, A few suggestions for prevention, dont lift heavy weight for a month more. If lifting, wear that belt. Avoid coughing, and provide support to the scar by your hand firmly when doing so. Regards Dr. Ashish Verma
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How Long To Wear Belt To Avoid Hernia After Whipple Surgery?

Brief Answer: that's long enough Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing to HCM. That's long enough time to wear the belt. Usually its advised for 2-3 months. You can discontinue wearing it now. Hope i have been helpful. Regards Dr. Ashish Verma