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What is a good position to sleep after hernia surgery?

I had hernia surgery 2 days ago. What is a good position to sleep after hernia surgery?

4 Answers

It depends what type of hernia surgery you had and old you are. A child can sleep in any position after inguinal hernia repair.
Positioning after hernia repair is based on comfort only. It will have no impact on healing or outcome. Usually, it feels best not to put pressure on the incision sites.
Head of bed 45 degrees
However is most comfortable for you.