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Throat pain following a sports hernia repair would not be considered typical. This could be related to his anesthesia or the tube that is utilized when he is asleep. He should contact his surgeon to have an evaluation. Indigestion following a sports hernia repair may be related to taking pain medications...
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In general, I recommend leaving a bandage in place for 2 days. If there are steri-strips or tapes across the incision, I would recommend leaving them in place for at least one week. Once the steri-strips start to detach from the skin, they can be removed. It is generally safe to shower within 48 hours...