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Old 10-03-05, 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by FXjohn
How long after the operation can you work out?
I mean it must take some time for stitches to heal and so forth?
Scary!

Generally, the doctors will tell you to not lift anything over 20 pounds for the first 4-6 weeks. They don't want you ripping any of the internal stitches. That also goes with bike riding since a fall off the bike can be very dangerous & cause internal bleeding.
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