“How long is recovery from laparoscopic hernia surgery?”

5-7 days

Usually no lifting for a few weeks depending on what kind of hernia. Regular activities are allowed whenever you feel up to it.

It is very dependent on the extensiveness of the surgery, certain individual factors and the types of pain medications and procedures used around the time of surgery. In my practice I prescribe multiple non-opioid medications to provide baseline pain control and have a nerve block performed at the time of surgery that helps alleviate pain for the first few days after surgery. I then prescribe a low dose opioid for pain that is still uncontrolled by the baseline medications. This helps lower some of the side effects of the opioids like constipation and nausea and vomiting that some patients can experience that can make their recovery much less comfortable. If a laparoscopic or robotic approach is used I will ask that patients not lift more than 20lbs and avoid straining for 2 weeks prior to a gradual return to normal activities as tolerated after 2 weeks.

This is a general answer and may not directly apply to your. It is important to consult with your surgeon regarding your specific situation.

2-6 weeks.