Patient's question:
My friend was thoroughly examined and found to have a hernia. He took many medications without any effect, so yesterday he went to the hospital for a hernia surgery. My friend wants to know how long it takes to be able to exercise after hernia surgery.Doctor's answer:
After hernia surgery, recovery needs to be monitored. Generally, it is recommended to start exercising as early as possible. However, since the surgery involves the insertion of a foreign object, and the wound also needs time to heal completely, it is advisable to start gentle movement in bed once a few days have passed, as long as the pain is not particularly severe. Typically, you may be able to get out of bed and start moving after about a week post-surgery. However, the amount of exercise should be gradually increased.