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Should The Weight Be Reduced For Recurring Hernia?
i am 66 years old ,went into hospital with strangulated hernia in january after 2nd operation(complications)i went home 16TH march felt tired and right leg was numb now the hernia is back and doctor says i have to lose weight i am 107k and cant walk far wthout getting tired,charlie kelly
Mon, 22 Sep 2014
Hi Charlie,
Thank you for trusting HCM.
Yes lowering your weight will help with the hernia, plus many other benefits for the quality of your life and your health. If walking is tiring for your try walking in a swimming pool, or movements in a swimming pool under proper supervision of a life guard. Please discuss such an option with your doctor.
hope that helped.
Dr. Nazzal
Thank you for trusting HCM.
Yes lowering your weight will help with the hernia, plus many other benefits for the quality of your life and your health. If walking is tiring for your try walking in a swimming pool, or movements in a swimming pool under proper supervision of a life guard. Please discuss such an option with your doctor.
hope that helped.
Dr. Nazzal
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