How long does a inguinal hernia repair take to heal?

You should also be able to return to work after 1 or 2 weeks, although you may need more time off if your job involves manual labour. Gentle exercise, such as walking, can help the healing process, but you should avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activities for about 4 to 6 weeks.

How long does it take for a hernia repair to fully heal?

Full recovery time may take four to six weeks. Right after surgery, patients should perform only necessary daily functions but can return to light activity after a few weeks of recovery. Heavy activity can resume after six weeks.

How long until swelling from inguinal hernia repair goes down?

Since normal swelling after hernia surgery is part of the healing process, the body can take three to six months to get rid of the swelling. In patients with very large inguinal hernia that extend down to the scrotum, sometimes the swelling may be there for longer than six months.

How do I know if I damaged my hernia repair?

The symptoms or signs of a torn or ripped hernia mesh implant are similar to mesh failure symptoms, which includes:

  1. Bloating and/or an inability to pass stools or gas.
  2. Fever when its cause is unknown.
  3. Chills, nausea, and/or vomiting.
  4. Warm or hot skin where the incision occurred.

Can you feel the mesh after hernia repair?

The most common issue experienced by patients with mesh repairs is a sensation of “feeling” the mesh after certain types of hernia surgeries (different surgeons use different techniques), along with pain and discomfort in the days after surgery.

How do I know if hernia repair failed?

A failed inguinal hernia repair may cause groin pain and testicular pain. Infection – Hernia mesh infections happen when bacteria builds up on the implant causing flu-like symptoms, fatigue, fever, swelling and tenderness around the surgery site.

Does hernia mesh last forever?

Non-absorbable mesh will remain in the body indefinitely and is considered a permanent implant. It is used to provide permanent reinforcement to the repaired hernia. Absorbable mesh will degrade and lose strength over time. It is not intended to provide long-term reinforcement to the repair site.

Can sneezing damage hernia repair?

Cough and Sneeze Carefully It turns out that if you have an abdominal incision, you can do some serious harm to your incision if you cough or sneeze the wrong way. A new incision isn’t very strong and a violent sneeze can actually cause a surgical incision to open.

How long after inguinal surgery can I run?

Avoid running, jumping, and other high-impact exercises until you are four to six months post-surgery. Use your body as a guide when adding new exercises.