“When can I exercise after inguinal hernia repair?”
I will have surgery for my inguinal hernia. When can I exercise after the inguinal hernia repair?
5 Answers
Six weeks. jpb
Surgical Cuts, usually take 6-8 weeks to heal. If is a very major deep wound with open repair then you can expect about 80% strength of new tissue, if you have good diet- need protein for building collagen and Vitamin C especially. Full 100% at 4-6 months. After 8 weeks you can exercise if you are pain free, but limit to arms, shoulder and chest, not Abs- less intraabdominal pressure until 4-6 months
For an uncomplicated inguinal hernia repair, either tissue or mesh repair the usual time for return to regular activity is 4 to 6 weeks post-op. Please wait to be officially cleared by your surgeon.
I recommend no exercise for the first 2 weeks after inguinal hernia surgery. As long as things are healing well, we gradually introduce exercise back into the routine, starting with light cardio and weights. The number one rule applies. If it hurts, don't do it!
When cleared by Surgeon.
