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Originally Posted by
TMonk
Ooof that's rough. I've heard that non-laparoscopic has a longer recovery period due to larger incisions. I had three hernias... bilateral inguinal (TAPP procedure) and umbilical. The umbilical was the largest wound and took the longest to heal. Compared to many getting these procedures I am young (37) and lean/fit so I expected to heal quickly. Still, even with the (mostly) laparoscopic repair I was pretty messed up for a couple days (in pain/on oxy). My only exercise was walking for about a week and a half. The walking is good for recovery.
Good luck with your recovery, and hopefully that infection doesn't get too bad, that's scary. Keep us posted!
My recollection of Dad's recovery time from hernia surgery almost 50 years ago is that it was at least a month off work. Good to know things have improved since then!
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