What should I wear after inguinal hernia surgery?

Male patients will be advised to wear compression shorts or tight fitting boxer briefs for a few days following the repair of their inguinal hernia to help reduce the amount of swelling after surgery. There are no special brands recommended or required, as long as they are tighter fitting.

How long should I wear my abdominal binder after hernia surgery?

We ask you to wear your abdominal binder for the first 6 weeks as much as possible, including while sleeping. Most patients find this provides added comfort and reduces pain. It is also important to reduce the fluid that accumulates above the mesh after the repair.

Do you have to use mesh to repair a hernia?

Q: Does hernia repair require mesh? A: Not necessarily, but usually. In the right patients, some groin hernias can be repaired without mesh and still have acceptable success rates. Additionally, some small hernias at the belly button can be repaired with suture alone.

Can you sleep on your side after inguinal hernia surgery?

The doctors do not recommend sleeping on the stomach after the surgery. This position can hurt your spine and can also pressurize the hip area. Try to control your sleeping habit if you are a stomach sleeper. It is best to sleep on your side or back.

Is it OK to wear binder while sleeping?

Commercial binders shouldn’t be worn for more than 8 consecutive hours or while sleeping.

How do you know if your body is rejecting mesh?

Symptoms of hernia mesh rejection include severe pain, swelling, flu-like symptoms, nausea, and vomiting. You may also experience redness, stiffness, or tenderness around the mesh implant or throughout your body.

Can I sleep on my side after laparoscopic hernia surgery?

How is a laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair performed?

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair uses an instrument called a laparoscope. Between two and four small incisions are made through the abdominal wall through which are passed the laparoscope (a thin telescope with a light on the end) and surgical instruments into the abdomen.

What can I expect after inguinal hernia surgery?

Expect to go home after surgery, so plan for a friend/family member to drive you home. Repair of your inguinal hernia does not require any special diet restrictions after surgery. Some patients may find that their appetite is poor for a week or two after surgery.

What are the Diet restrictions after inguinal hernia surgery?

Repair of your inguinal hernia does not require any special diet restrictions after surgery. Some patients may find that their appetite is poor for a week or two after surgery. This is a normal result of the stress of surgery — your appetite should return in time. If you find you are persistently nauseated or unable to take in liquids,…

Is keyhole inguinal hernia repair a good idea?

When done well, by well-trained and experienced surgeons in appropriately selected cases, the results of keyhole inguinal hernia repair can be very good and where appropriate we use it ourselves. The problem is that well-trained surgeons who are experienced in laparoscopic surgery and specialise in hernia repair are few and far between.