How long do I need to worry about possible hernias?

I am one month post-op with an open DS. My doctor has me on a 2-month lifting restriction of not more than 10 pounds. Do I need to beware of a possible hernia only during this 2 months, or for one year, or for the rest of my life? When can I go back to lifting up to 50 pounds without worrying about what it could do to me?

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