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Suggest Precautions To Be Taken After An Umbilical Hernia Surgery
Question: I had umbilical hernia surgery with mesh friday January 20th... what are things I need to avoid to not ruin the mesh or strips and glue
Brief Answer:
Please give additional information
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
Nice to know that you have been successfully operated for umbilical hernia on XXXXXXX 20th and wants to know the things to avoid - not to ruin the mesh or strips and glue....
Please give additional information:
Was it open surgery or Laparoscopic?
What type of mesh was used?
Do you have any complaints at the moment?
Any other information you would like to share?
Awaiting for your answers so that I can assist you the best.
Please give additional information
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
Nice to know that you have been successfully operated for umbilical hernia on XXXXXXX 20th and wants to know the things to avoid - not to ruin the mesh or strips and glue....
Please give additional information:
Was it open surgery or Laparoscopic?
What type of mesh was used?
Do you have any complaints at the moment?
Any other information you would like to share?
Awaiting for your answers so that I can assist you the best.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
it was open... about a 2" incision under belly button. do not know what mesh was used he just said it was small. I have very little pain if any at times. have not used any pain meds at all. all dressing is off except stari strips an I think glue under that. I just don't want to do something stupid and make the hernia come back before it's healed. I understand not lifting anything heavy for a few weeks but will bending over or reaching for something hurt it. can I have sex etc...
Brief Answer:
As detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your detailed feedback.
It take about three weeks for any wound to have good healing and takes about 6 weeks for good strength.
Hence you should not do any activity that can put strain on the healing wound for 6 weeks if you want to avoid recurrence.
In addition:
Keep the stools soft.
Avoid people with flu to avoid getting cold and coughing.
No sex for the same period as mentioned above, that puts on real pressure on the abdominal wall.
I hope this further clear your doubts.
As detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your detailed feedback.
It take about three weeks for any wound to have good healing and takes about 6 weeks for good strength.
Hence you should not do any activity that can put strain on the healing wound for 6 weeks if you want to avoid recurrence.
In addition:
Keep the stools soft.
Avoid people with flu to avoid getting cold and coughing.
No sex for the same period as mentioned above, that puts on real pressure on the abdominal wall.
I hope this further clear your doubts.
Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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