How long are you bedridden after hernia surgery?

Many patients feel well enough to perform normal daily activities – including driving and return to work – after only a couple of days, but we restrict patient activity for 2 weeks to allow for adequate healing. Patients should not exercise or do any heavy lifting for the first 2 weeks after hernia surgery.

What is the best thing to do after hernia surgery?

How can you care for yourself at home?

• Rest when you feel tired.
• You may shower 24 to 48 hours after surgery, if your doctor okays it. Pat the incision dry.
• Allow the area to heal.
• Be active.
• You most likely can return to light activity after 1 to 3 weeks, depending on the type of surgery you had.

How much should I be walking after hernia surgery?

Patients should take frequent short walks beginning right after surgery. But returning to other physical activity depends on the patient and the procedure. People may be able to walk up to a few miles a day in the first couple of weeks.

How do you sleep after hernia surgery?

At first you may need to rest in bed with your upper body raised on pillows. This helps you breathe easier and may help lessen post-surgery hernia pain. Cold and Heat: Both cold and heat can help lessen some types of post-op pain.

How should I sleep after hernia surgery?

How long does it take to sleep after a hernia surgery?

The bad news is that recovery time can take 1-2 weeks, and during that time, you will need to figure out how to sleep comfortably without causing additional damage or pain. Because of the potential to disrupt your newly acquired stitches it’s advised to sleep at an elevated position for the first few weeks after your hernia surgery.

How much weight can you lift after a hernia surgery?

Postoperative Restrictions. After surgery, most patients will be asked to avoid lifting anything heavier than 15 pounds for the first two weeks, though more complicated patients may have differing limitations.

What kind of care will I need after a hernia surgery?

Hernia surgery almost never needs any special care or prolonged bed rest, unless it encounters some severe complications such as bowel obstruction or incarceration, which are thankfully extremely rare complications observed.

How soon can I exercise after hernia surgery?

Remember do not strain the abdomen. Heavy exercises at the gym, or lifting more weights can resume without restriction after a few weeks or when you are completely pain-free, after the surgery. (Also Read: Exercises After Hernia Surgery) The effect of anesthesia may stay with you for up to a week, depending on the type of surgery you choose.