“What does a hernia surgery involve? What is the usual recovery period from the surgery?”

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“What does a hernia surgery involve? What is the usual recovery period from the surgery?”

I have a hernia issue and my doctor has advised a surgery. What does the surgery usually involve and how long does recovery normally take?

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Are you awake for hernia surgery?

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**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

Watch You Tube videos. Recovery 4-12 weeks.

**Dr. Scott Mimms** Surgeon Indianapolis, Indiana · Accepted Answer

It depends on the type of hernia. A hernia repair may be done with small incisions, laparoscopically or with an open incision. The surgery is usually done within 2 to 5 hours and you may have to stay at the hospital for a day or two. Some patients may be able to go home after surgery and some may require a week stay in the hospital depending on the complexity of the surgery. It usually takes 2 to 3 weeks of recovery before returning to work. If you lift more than 10lbs at work, then you may require FMLA and be off 6 weeks.

**Dr. Sharon R. Zisman** Surgeon New York, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sharon R. Zisman Surgeon New York, NY

Hernias are very common and can be fixed on an outpatient basis, either at the hospital or in a surgery center setting. the surgery itself takes about an hour and the recovery a couple of days although depending on the type and size of the hernia and the type of repair you may be asked to restrict your physical activity for a week or two.

**Dr. Ahad M. Khan** Surgeon Alpharetta, Georgia · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ahad M. Khan Surgeon Alpharetta, Georgia

Majority hernia repairs require a mesh and most surgeries are now done using minimally Invasive techniques. It’s usually an outpatient surgery and return to full activity should be less than a week. Avoid any heavy lifting for 4-6 weeks post op.

**Dr. Diego Velarde** Surgeon Melbourne, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Diego Velarde Surgeon Melbourne, FL

A hernia is a defect on abdominal wall. Surgery implies repairing. Could be done open or laparoscopic.I recommend laparoscopic.Recovery varies depending on type of hernia, size and type or repair..

**Andrew J. Rynne** Surgeon Clane, Co. Kildare, Ireland · Accepted Answer

Andrew J. Rynne Surgeon Clane, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Surgery for hernia repair? An overnight stay in hospital. Or, if done underr local anaesthetise home 4 hours later. Total recovery time, if you do as they will tell you to do -- 2-3 weeks.

**Zoe Vlamaki** Surgeon London, London City · Accepted Answer

Zoe Vlamaki Surgeon London, London City

Depends what type of hernia you have. Normally, it is a day surgery procedure.

**Dr. Michael Sutker** Surgeon Dallas, TX · Accepted Answer

A hernia is a hole in the tissue layers of the abdominal wall. Depending on the location, size, and complexity of the hernia, it may be repaired via an open approach with a long incision or a minimally invasive approach via multiple small incisions. The repair involves reducing the hernia sac and its contents back in the abdomen and reinforcing the hole with a piece of mesh to prevent the hernia from recurring. Typical recovery from a minimally invasive approach is about 2-4 weeks, and an open approach is about 4-8 weeks. A lot of the recovery time depends on how many symptoms you have prior to surgery and the size of the hernia itself. The location of the hernia has a bearing as well- groin hernias tend to heal faster than hernias around the belly button.