Question 1

is sex safe with an umbilical hernia?

Accepted Answer

Hernia activity: Activities with a hernia should be limited by discomfort.  If you experience pain at the site of a hernia, it would be prudent to discontinue whatever activity you are doing.

Question 2

umbilical hernia: is it possible for men to get them or is it only women?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Umbilical hernias are seen in both

Question 3

can you have sex with an umbilical hernia ?

Accepted Answer

Yes but: You may need to be gentle.  Most importantly, if it is strangulated or the contents are pulsing, get it fixed immediately.

Question 4

how soon can i have sex after an umbilical hernia?

Accepted Answer

Hernia activity: Activities following hernia repair should be based on comfort.  Any activity causing pain should be avoided.  I recommend patients avoid strenuous activities for about six weeks, although every patient is differrent in the amount of activity that they would consider strenuous.

Question 5

i heard umbilical hernia november  2 can have sex with my wife if yes would  it affect wound inside?

Accepted Answer

. Postop orders : Currently you will be approximately 6 weeks after your operation on your hernia. At this particular time your surgeon who performed the procedure would assess you to see if you can resume normal activities without restrictions. If you're course post operatively has been uncomplicated you should be able to resume normal activities. Please ask the surgeon.

Question 6

i had an umbilical hernia with mesh surgery 1 week ago. can i have sex?

Accepted Answer

Umbilical hernia: You should be able to, but you might find the incision site to be still a bit on the tender side so you might consider waiting for at least another week or two.

Question 7

i had sex four days after an umbilical hernia surgery.  will that affect the recovery?

Accepted Answer

No: The  defect in the abdominal wall necessitating hernia repair in the para umbilical area  is small.  With heavy and at least 2 layer suture repair especially if no mesh required, chance of disrupting suture line rare.  If this had been initiated during sexual activity severe pain as one or more sutures broke would have been readily noted.  More problems would have been noted in an inguinal repair.

Question 8

when can i have sex after umbilical hernia repair?

Accepted Answer

Umbilical hernia sex: Ask your surgeon. Most will say keep it cool for a couple of weeks but please double check with the doctor. Some doctors are very funny about  postoperative instructions. There is an on call person at all times that should be able to help. Good luck and good health!

Question 9

how long do i have to wait to have sex  after a umbilical hernia repair?

Accepted Answer

Check it out : Best to ask the doc who did the surgery. If ther were complications may have to wait longer.

Question 10

i had a emergency appendectomy also a umbilical hernia removed 9 days ago. incision sealed with glue. when can i take a bath? how long wait for sex?

Accepted Answer

Discuss w surgeon: These are questions that should be a part of your post operative care instructions.  Ask your surgeon if the instructions were not clear.

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