These measures prevent the formation of blood clots. If that isn’t possible, you may be asked to wear compression stockings, or, if you have cardiac problems, take blood-thinning drugs.
In addition, in the early stages of recovery, you will be encouraged to walk around a little once an hour. Within 48 to 72 hours: Since hernia surgery often involves general anesthesia (in which you are put to sleep), you should avoid driving for a minimum of 48 hours following the treatment.
Once you’re able to defecate and urinate normally-and barring any other complications-you should be cleared to leave. As your practitioner will tell you, it’s important for you to breathe deeply by taking five to 10 deep breaths every hour during this time.
Before leaving the hospital: Immediately after your surgery, you’ll be taken to a recovery room, where you’ll rest and have vitals monitored. In complex cases, it’ll take up to six months before you can engage in such activities. Don’t get ahead of yourself and be sure to get your surgeon’s clearance before starting up heavier exercise or lifting heavy objects (whether for work or in the gym). Typically, healthcare providers recommend waiting a minimum of six weeks prior to return to such activity. Return to strenuous activity: Notably, the strain of exercise-especially lifting heavy objects-can put you in danger of re-herniation or other problems. A determination is often made at the point of the first follow-up appointment. Return to light activity: Following hernia surgery, it’s recommended that you wait one to two weeks prior to resuming lighter activity, and you should not lift anything heavier than 10 pounds. In more complex cases, an additional follow-up appointment may be necessary. Appointments: In most hernia surgery cases, the practitioner will want to check on your progress at about two weeks after the operation.
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