Marietta, GA
A 46-year-old female asked:
How long does swelling last after umbilical hernia repair? i am 46 years old, at a healthy weight, and exercised for 60+ minutes before the surgery.
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Creighton Wrightanswered
surgery 58 years experience
Several weeks: The fatty tissue will shrink.
The bruising will resorb
some residual scar is common
follow instructions
avoid sit-ups
and abdominal strains for a couple of months to minimize recurrence.
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Dr. Erik Borncampanswered
Wound care 27 years experience
2-4 WEEKS: I assume there are no signs of infection (redness, fevers, increased pain). It can last longer if there was a hematoma (collection of blood). If the swelling is growing see your surgeon as this may be a sign of recurrence. If however the swelling is slowly decreasing it can most likely be watched.
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Dr. David Henryanswered
General Surgery 14 years experience
~4 days: It depends on how big the hernia was, how much dissection the surgeon had to do, and if it was done open (single larger incision) or laparoscopically (tiny incisions and a video camera).
Usually, most of the swelling should be fading by about 4 days after surgery.
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