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Is It Ok I Have Been Bending Down Had Injunial Hernia Surgery To Play With Son?
Question: Hi I had injunial hernia surgery on the 17 going better swelling down still looks bigger on the operated side but string was taken out doctor says going ok so still can't lift but is it OK I have been bending down u know to clean play with son if ok plus 2 weeks ago had knee drained possibly bursa sac it looks better than 2 weeks ago but still have some been doing heat patches ice and pain not horrible but do I need to go get again also been walking but also like to do run in place not heavy light so wait on that more or can I do without affecting my recovery thank you
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is OK to do some physical activity as far as it doesn't cause you pain.
Some pain and swelling is normal and you can use some painkillers. If swelling isn't getting bigger but is going away slowly it is normal.
Having some physical activity such walking is good for you to help recovery.
I don't think you are able for running yet and you may wait until 6 weeks for more strenuous physical activity or lifting weights.
So you can do some physical activity and everyday tasks as they don't cause you pain.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
See details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is OK to do some physical activity as far as it doesn't cause you pain.
Some pain and swelling is normal and you can use some painkillers. If swelling isn't getting bigger but is going away slowly it is normal.
Having some physical activity such walking is good for you to help recovery.
I don't think you are able for running yet and you may wait until 6 weeks for more strenuous physical activity or lifting weights.
So you can do some physical activity and everyday tasks as they don't cause you pain.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Hi thank you so I can bend down here and there but not crazy walking is good what do on knee should go drained again?
Brief Answer:
I believe it is too early for another drainage.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
You can bend and do everyday activity without causing pain.
You have about 12 days from the last draining do I believe that it is too early for another drainage. Anyway your orthopedist knows better about it.
I believe it is too early for another drainage.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
You can bend and do everyday activity without causing pain.
You have about 12 days from the last draining do I believe that it is too early for another drainage. Anyway your orthopedist knows better about it.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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