Patient's question:
My grandfather is 67 years old this year. Due to his overly loose abdominal wall muscles, he developed an inguinal hernia on the right side. Last week, he had surgery at the hospital, and now his incision is healing well and is almost scabbing. What should be noted in terms of diet after surgery for a right inguinal hernia?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.