Patient's question:
I can feel a lump in my groin area. I went for a check-up, and it was said that I have a hernia that requires surgery. I'm worried that I won't be able to go to work for a long time after the surgery. How long do I need to stay in bed after the surgery?Doctor's answer:
Hello, in this case, you don't need to stay in bed for a long time after the surgery. You can get up and move around on the second day after the surgery. However, you cannot engage in physical labor within three months, and you cannot do heavy physical labor within six months. Whether you can go back to work after the surgery depends on the nature of your job. The wound is usually sutured for about a week, and you can be discharged after the sutures are removed. However, you need to pay attention not to develop constipation. You also cannot overexert yourself.