Surgery and plastic What can you not do after umbilical hernia surgery?
Avoid heavy lifting (20 pounds or more) and strenuous exercise for 6 weeks. Avoid driving as long as you have pain and are taking narcotic pain medication. You may resume work as tolerated unless instructed otherwise or if your work involves heavy lifting.
How long does the pain last after umbilical hernia surgery?
After surgery to repair your hernia, you are likely to have pain for a few days. You may also feel like you have influenza (flu), and you may have a low fever and feel tired and sick to your stomach. This is common. You should feel better after a few days and will probably feel much better in 7 days.
What exercise can I do after umbilical hernia surgery?
Generally, patients can walk as much as tolerated after surgery. Non-impact exercise such as biking, swimming, or elliptical training can be done six to 12 weeks after surgery. Planks for core strengthening can also be done six to 12 weeks after surgery.
Will my belly button go back to normal after hernia surgery?
Repairing the umbilical hernia
After the operation, the bulge will disappear and the belly button should look normal. Read more about how an umbilical hernia repair is performed. When recovering from an umbilical hernia repair, your child should be able to go home the same day but may feel a bit sore and uncomfortable.
Why is my stomach bigger after hernia surgery?
It is possible that the repair is still intact and bulging of the mesh causes swelling. Bulging can be the result of an insufficient surgical technique. The problem is more frequently seen after repair of large defects, especially when mesh are used to bridge the defects, and more frequent after laparoscopic repair,,.
How do you get out of bed after umbilical hernia surgery?
Getting out of bed
- Hug your pillows.
- Roll onto your side.
- Dangle your feet over the edge of your bed.
- Use your elbows to raise your upper body.
- Use your legs to pull yourself into a sitting position.
Why does my side hurt after hernia surgery?
Causes of Pain
Injury to skin, muscles and nerves during the operation are common causes of postoperative abdominal pain after hernia mesh surgery. The length and extent of the surgery may make the pain more intense.
How long will my stomach be swollen after umbilical hernia surgery?
This is normal and usually settles within about a week. However, the swelling may not go down for several weeks. Hospital staff will advise you about taking painkillers to relieve any discomfort.
What is the fastest way to recover from hernia surgery?
Recovery from hernia surgery is all about supporting the natural healing process. Staying well-rested and stress-free can speed along the healing process as quickly as anything. To make sure you don’t get in the way, do your best to avoid sneezing and coughing for a few days.
How do you strengthen your stomach after hernia surgery?
Pelvic tilts: Lie on your back with your knees bent (feet on the bed) and hands under the lower back. Tighten your abdominal muscles and tilt your bottom forwards to flatten your spine down on your hands. Hold for a few seconds and return to the starting position.
How should you sleep after hernia surgery?
At first you may need to rest in bed with your upper body raised on pillows. This helps you breathe easier and may help lessen post-surgery hernia pain.
How much should I be walking after hernia surgery?
Physical Activity Guidelines
People may be able to walk up to a few miles a day in the first couple of weeks. Most people will be able to resume full activity two weeks after hernia mesh surgery. It can be as long as four weeks with non-mesh hernia surgery.
How do I know if I damaged my umbilical hernia repair?
Failed hernia repair
Pain, redness, or swelling at the site of the incision, which could be signs of an infection. Other times it can be a sign that tissue has eroded, or broken down, around the muscle tissues at the former hernia site, causing the hernia to reopen.
How bad is pain after umbilical hernia surgery?
An umbilical hernia surgery is not painful because the procedure is performed under anesthesia. During recovery there might be pain, which can be managed with painkillers.