Question 1

hernia surgery, how long will i be out of work?

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Depends: That the depends on the type of hernia, the complexity of the hernia, your medical history, and your job. For the most common type of inguinal hernia repair, most surgeons suggest a return to normal activity as tolerated by pain. Usually a couple days to one week for sedentery jobs, 3-6 weeks for physical jobs. Hope this helps!

Question 2

how long do docs recommend i should i expect to stay out of work after hernia surgery?

Accepted Answer

1 to 4 weeks : Depending on type of hernia, type of repair and type of work you do it can be as short as 1 week if your work does not involve more then 10-15lbs lifting and up to 6 weeks if you do heavy work or have large abdominal/incisional hernia.

Question 3

how long will i need to be out of work following umbilical hernia surgery and lyposuction?

Accepted Answer

Depends on work: It depends on the nature of your work, but if it involves any strenuous activity, i would plan on two weeks with limited activity for six weeks post-operatively.  If more administrative in nature, could probably go back after one week, again with limited activity.

Question 4

after my hernia surgery, how long should i stay out of work?

Accepted Answer

"weeks": Recovery following hernia repair is dependent on the type of hernia, size of the hernia, technique of hernia repair, and the nature of the work that you do.  This can be as short as a week or as long as 6 weeks, depending on all these factors.  In general, for a simple groin hernia repaired laparoscopically, most patients can return to a desk job in 1 week and heavy lifting in 3 weeks.

Question 5

hello and best wishes to all perfect doctors here. my question is: i had a paraumbilicial hernia surgery 1 months ago and i'm doing powerlifting. can i lift as old days and can i work out my core as old days. plank, deadlift squat.how theese effects?

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: The only Dr who can answer this best is the one who did the surgery. they can tell you how many folks like u they have operated using the technique they used on who then do weight lifting like you describe and had to have another operation.

Question 6

i have a exercise waist band is that a bad idea to work out  with it even six weeks after my umbilical hernia surgery.

Accepted Answer

Six weeks: Is usually enough time for adequate healing from hernia surgery for regular work outs.  But a lot depends on size of hernia, local findings at operation, integrity of repair, etc.  Ask your surgeon for specific recommendations.

Question 7

i had a mesh inguinal hernia surgery last june waited a while to work out, today i grabbed a weight off balance got a pulling feeling follow by burnn?

Accepted Answer

Strain: More than likely a muscle or ligament was strained. Rest the groin from any further stress. If pain doesn't gradually abate or if there's any swelling,severe tenderness or redness, see your surgeon for evaluation and advice.

Question 8

how long are you off from work after hernia surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On what your work requirements are & your surgeon's instructions. Usually, in general, people can return to light work in a week or less and full heavy work in 4-6 weeks. Ask your surgeon regarding your specific situation.

Question 9

i'm wondering how much time should i take off work for hernia surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends on : Your work, how much physical activity is required.  Also depends on size and location of hernia and your pain tolerance.  So it is difficult to say without all the details.  Consult with your surgeon on his recommendation for you.

Question 10

how long do i have to wait before i start to work my abs again after getting hernia surgery?

Accepted Answer

4-6 weeks: The answer may vary by surgeon and location of the hernia, but in most cases you should not do ab workouts for 4-6 weeks to allow time for healing and minimize the risk of hernia recurrence.

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How long will i need to be out of work following umbilical hernia surgery and lyposuction?

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After my hernia surgery, how long should i stay out of work?

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Hello and best wishes to all perfect doctors here. my question is: i had a paraumbilicial hernia surgery 1 months ago and i'm doing powerlifting. can i lift as old days and can i work out my core as old days. plank, deadlift squat.how theese effects?

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I have a exercise waist band is that a bad idea to work out with it even six weeks after my umbilical hernia surgery.

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I had a mesh inguinal hernia surgery last june waited a while to work out, today i grabbed a weight off balance got a pulling feeling follow by burnn?

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How long are you off from work after hernia surgery?

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I'm wondering how much time should i take off work for hernia surgery?

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How long do i have to wait before i start to work my abs again after getting hernia surgery?

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