Hernia repair

[formernuke]

That's the difference between laparoscopic and full incision, which is what I had. I couldn't walk at all for a day or so, then limped outside for short walks, and it was weeks before I could lift anything. I didn't dare lifting weights at the gym for months after the surgery. My doc didn't offer me any alternative type of surgery. @formernuke, if outpatient laparoscopic is an option, take it.

I think it will be based on size, but I'm not a surgeon so.....

 

[Billg68bg]

How about lifting?

Probably good to avoid it for a few weeks after surgery

 

[bradlw]

I happen to be at home recovering right now form hernia surgery......
mine was hiatal though, along with an acid reflux fix.... very different so I'm not really in a position to comment on yours
but good luck!

 

[formernuke]

I happen to be at home recovering right now form hernia surgery......
mine was hiatal though, along with an acid reflux fix.... very different so I'm not really in a position to comment on yours
but good luck!

Same to you. Fast healing thoughts

 

[Hojo in SC]

How about lifting?

If I recall, nothing heavier than a gallon of milk for a few weeks. I don't think I would scuba dive for 6 weeks to get everything settled in there.

 

[formernuke]

So just got home from seeing the surgeon.

Operation is next week, I'm not a good fit laparoscopic so 6 weeks no lifting heavy things aka dive gear after the surgery.

 

[Lorenzoid]

So just got home from seeing the surgeon.

Operation is next week, I'm not a good fit laparoscopic so 6 weeks no lifting heavy things aka dive gear after the surgery.

Sorry to hear that. Good luck with it. Several of us have been there.

 

[formernuke]

Sorry to hear that. Good luck with it. Several of us have been there.

Thanks

 

[formernuke]

Surgery was Wednesday. Overall pain level for a Surgery isn't horrible. I stopped taking the narcotics on Thursday because I don't like them and it's a mini me weekend.

Pain isn't bad unless I cough, sneeze or the actual getting up part.

 

[Robert H. Diver]

Surgery was Wednesday. Overall pain level for a Surgery isn't horrible. I stopped taking the narcotics on Thursday because I don't like them and it's a mini me weekend.

Pain isn't bad unless I cough, sneeze or the actual getting up part.

It’ll be over before you know it, just take it easy and don’t hurt yourself.