How Long Does Recovery From Hernia Surgery Take?

Posted on Tue, 17 May 2016

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Question : I am scheduled for my Hernia surgery for the 26th of this month. Can you recommend what my recovery time will be. Can I go back to work a few days afterwards? ( I am a realtor and do not require any physical labor in my job) what is the normal recovery time look like?

Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
About 10 days in an average in my opinion :)

Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. The usuall recovery period is such: the patient can be discharged anywhere from 3-10 days post-operatively.

During the hospital stay, the wound is cared for well enough and the patient undergoes rehabilitation during which he/she begins ti walk, begins to pass his/her bowels and so on.

So basically, after a certain status of health is reached, the patient is sent home with a set of instructions and a few medications as well. After 2-3 days at home, he/she can return to a job which does not require any physical strain, which I think is where your job also falls.

So in my opinion, about 10 days post-op should suffice, depending on the surgery and your rate of recovery there can be a few days (2-5) extra.

I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.

Best wishes.

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