The amount of pain is different for each person and everyone reacts to pain in a different way. Some local anesthetic generally is utilized during the surgery, which will help manage pain initially after surgery for a few hours. If you can tolerate it, you will be encouraged to take ibuprofen and acetaminophen in a scheduled way and you also will be given a prescription for medicine to treat any significant pain you may experience.
If you have a laparoscopic procedure, pain sometimes is felt in the shoulders. This is due to the gas (CO2) inserted into your abdomen during the procedure. Moving and walking helps to decrease the gas and the pain in the shoulders.
Depends on the job and surgery type. Please consult your physician for an appropriate timeline to return to your normal daily activities.
You can lift 20-25 lbs max for 2-6 weeks after your surgery.
The best ways to prevent a hernia from occurring are to avoid risk factors. If active, it is best to warm up before exercise.
Yes, but with qualification: Exercise that does not cause pain has not been shown to cause complications prior to surgery. In fact, exercise may be a benefit prior to hernia surgery, according to some current ongoing studies regarding this topic.The decision to exercise prior to hernia surgery should be determined on an individual basis with your surgeon. Exercise after surgery is usually limited to light activity such as walking and lifting nothing heavier than 15 pounds (a gallon of milk weighs roughly 9 pounds) for at least the first two weeks of recovery. Climbing stairs is alright during that time. Generally, driving is restricted for the first week or while narcotic pain pills are being used.