What care one has to take after a hernia operations?

Answer 1

What kind of hernia? inguinal? or hiatus? and also depend on how big hernia is. is it open or key hole surgery?
If keyhole surgery and small operation then 4 week person should not lift or pull anything keep an eyes on wound for inflammation, redness heat. Take enough pain killer to reduce pain.
If open and big hernia repair then 2 months to 6 months you will have restriction on lifting and pulling. There is increase risk of infection with open surgery. When a doctor does surgery and prior to surgery his duty of care to discuss procedure and all ralated risk. Once person is discharge post surgery doctor would again give his instruction. So you better ask your doctor as he would have good idea about procedure he has perform,

Answer 2

After operation you should continue to take the medicines as prescribed by the surgeon judiciously which includes antibiotics(for preventing infection), analgesics(pain killers), vitamines etc. You might have been kept without any food for about one day following the operation. you should start with liquid sips as and when you start passing gas then soft deits then gradually over a weeks time take to normal diets. The operation site is related to abdominal cavity hence cough and straining is required to be avoided . Dressing of the area is usually done on alternate days. Stitches are removed usually on the 7th day after operation. If a drainage tube happens to be inserted (to be removed later on) then the area might heal taking a longer time. After two three months you are supposed to be ok in all ways.

Answer 3

After surgery, you may be given medication to relieve discomfort. You'll have small bandages over your incision. You may also have an intravenous tube to give you fluids for the first few hours after surgery. In most cases, you'll be able to go home as soon as you can eat, drink, urinate and walk on your own. Ask your doctor how to limit your activity while you heal.

At home, you may notice swelling, discoloring or soreness near your incision. You may feel bloated, constipated or more tired than usual. These effects go away with time. To ensure a smooth recovery, follow these guidelines:

Ask your doctor how soon you can shower, bathe or wash the area around your surgical site.
For a week after surgery, lift only light objects. Keep your back straight and allow your legs to do most of the lifting.
Ask your doctor how soon after surgery you may have sex, since it may put a strain on your incision.
Driving can strain your incision so ask your doctor when you can drive again. Don't drive while taking pain medication.
Light exercise can improve circulation so walk as much as is comfortable. It's also okay to climb stairs, just take them one at a time.
Start eating a healthy, high-fiber diet and drinking lots of fluid. Ask your doctor about using a laxative or stool softener if necessary.
Your doctor will let you know when it's okay to return to work. If you have a desk job, you should be able to return within a couple of weeks.

Answer 4

Basically, do not lift heavy weights (over 5kgs) for 3 months. Do not sit cross legged for about 15 days after the surgery. Avoid constipation.

Answer 5

One should avoid any work that increases abdominal pressure. Even too much of coughing is harmful.