Patient's question:
I feel like there's a lump bulging in the groin area. When I lie flat and touch it, it disappears. Recently, I've been feeling pain and swelling in that area. I went to the surgical department, and the doctor said it's an inguinal hernia. Now, three days after the surgery, I haven't eaten dinner, and today I was told to have a liquid diet. What is the best diet after a hernia surgery?Doctor's answer:
If the patient has already normal after the surgery, it is recommended to eat lighter in terms of diet. For example, millet porridge, egg custard, noodles, etc. Under normal circumstances, it usually takes about 7 days to remove the stitches and discharge from the hospital. Personally, I suggest waiting for one week after discharge before resuming a normal diet. In terms of diet, try to eat as little greasy, spicy, and extremely cold food as possible.