Question 1

how much is umbilical hernia repair?

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Insurance?: If you have insurance it will likely be covered. Otherwise you need to ask the doctor and perhaps do some shopping around for a good surgeon at a reasonable price.

Question 2

can you tell me about an umbilical hernia repair?

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Umbilical hernia : If the hernia is 2cm or less, surgery is usually quick, 20-30 minutes and doesn't require mesh. If larger, it may require mesh placement.  This can be done as an open or laparoscopic operation. I perform most of my hernia repairs laparoscopically but that's a matter of preference. Recovery is a few days. No strenuous activity for 6 weeks. Pretty simple procedure.

Question 3

does umbilical hernia repair require hospitalisation?

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No: Usually an outpatient surgery at a hospital or surgery center. Can go home after recovered from the anesthetic. Unless the surgery is being performed for some uncommon emergency.

Question 4

what's recovery time for an umbilical  hernia repair .?

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Short: Most umbilical hernia repairs are done outpatient and require a very short recovery.  If you do a lot of liftinig, bending and stooping and straining your time for recovery may be longer (~2-4 weeks).  If you have a less strenuous vocation, then perhaps less than a week to up to 2 weeks.  It will depend on your size, condition, health and complications and your doctor's opinion.

Question 5

how long does it take to recover from umbilical hernia repair?

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Few weeks: About 4-6 weeks of no heavy exercises or lifting. Walking and normal light activities are fine right after surgery.

Question 6

how soon can you start exercising after umbilical hernia repair?

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Depends: Was it done open? Lap? With mesh? What was the size of hernia? What is your bmi?Medical condition? The type of exercise you have in mind?  Your surgeon is the person best suitable for answering this question.

Question 7

is it ok to lay on your side after an umbilical hernia repair? i'm on day 5

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YES: YES- the surgical mesh will hold everything in place.

Question 8

is it normal to still have pain where you had a umbilical hernia repair with mesh?

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Depends: Depends on how far from surgery you are.  See your surgeon to evaluate if this is typical postoperative pain or a complication from the surgery.

Question 9

is it normal to still have pain after 7 or so months after umbilical hernia repair with mesh?

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Rare.: Most people who undergo umbilical hernia repair are pain-free within a few months after surgery.  However, extenuating factors may include the size of your hernia, the size of the mesh used, the nature of your activity after surgery, etc. The safest thing to do is to return to see your surgeon with your concerns.

Question 10

strong pulling sensation one week after tension free mesh umbilical hernia repair?  is this normal?

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Wait and see: do not  stretch your  abdomen too much for next 2 to 3  wks  for compete healing  then only you know if hernia is recurring .

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