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  • sngoldstein

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    June 21, 2016 at 9:24 pm

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    Sounds like a small asymptomatic hernia. Watchful waiting has been shown to be generally safe with a 1-2% yearly risk of needing emergency surgery. Yoga is probably beneficial as it doesn’t really increase intraabdominal pressure significantly. Coughing, sneezing and jumping increase pressure the most. You are definitely better off waiting at least a year after those stents when it is safer to hold the blood thinners for a few days. If you start having pain, then it may be time to reassess your situation. You may also want to at least touch base with a surgeon so if there is a problem, they will already know you.