How long will it take to recover from a hernia operation?

Depends: Not all hernia operations are the same. Generally, open inguinal hernia repair is 2-4 weeks, and lap inguinal is 1-2 weeks. Ventral hernia repair is so variable in terms of complexity, there is no way to estimate without further info.

Depends: The recovery period is dependent on several factors: size of hernia, is the hernia simple or complex, repair technique (laparoscopic vs open), and overall health and condition of the patient. In general, it could range from 2-6 weeks.