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I am a cross country truck driver about to have a double hernia procedure---how long should i expect to be off work?
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When off pain meds: If yor repair was successful you maky return to work when you no longer need pain meds.. The repair, if successful does not entail any prolonged recovery...
Answered 1/5/2019
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Depends...: There are levels of recovery depending on the approach - open or laparoscopic; a laparoscopic approach would likely allow you a little quicker recovery. If your job also entails a lot of heavy lifting or strenuous activity along with driving, you may have some weight/activity limitations set forth by your surgeon. Risks of doing too much too early include hernia recurrence and pain.
Answered 9/28/2016
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