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What's the recovery from a hernia operation like?
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Varies: What type of hernia? Usually an outpatient surgery for a minor hernia, a few days of moderate discomfort treated with pain medication, no heavy work or heavy exercise for 4-6 weeks.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Depends: Recovery from any operation is highly variable among individuals. From small hernia operations, recovery is usually 1-3 weeks. For large hernia operations, it may be as long as 6-12 weeks.
Answered 3/15/2014
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