Quick introduction

With modern techniques, many patients return to routine within a few days. However, time may vary from person to person.

First days after surgery

Discharge on the same day or within 24 hours

Mild to moderate

discomfort

Ability to walk on the same day

Return to work

It depends on the type of activity:

Office work: 3–7 days

Physical work: 2–3 weeks

Exercisephysical

Hiking: Immediate

Light exercise: after 1–2 weeks

Gym /intense effort: 3–4 weeks

Full recovery

In most cases:

Between 3 and 4 weeks the patient is practically recovered.

What influences recovery?

Surgical technique (laparoscopy vs open)

Patient's physical condition

Type of hernia

Want to know how the surgery is done?

See also:
➡️ Herniainguinal: symptoms, causes and when to operate

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At Porto Hernia Clinic, we use techniques that allow rapid recovery and early return to normal life.