Patient's question:
My grandfather is 67 years old this year. Due to his very loose abdominal wall muscles, he developed an inguinal hernia on the right side. Last week, he had surgery in the hospital, and now his incision is healing well and is almost scarred. What should be paid attention to in terms of diet after the right inguinal hernia surgery?Doctor's answer:
Your grandfather developed an inguinal hernia due to abdominal wall relaxation and has now completed surgery with wound healing. There are two types of procedures: the traditional tension-free posterior wall herniorrhaphy and the modern tension-free herniorrhaphy using a mesh. Hernia surgery does not involve the gastrointestinal tract, so after anesthesia wears off, you can eat any type of diet. It is generally recommended to consume soft, sweet, and easily digestible foods while avoiding spicy foods.