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Umbilical hernia open surgery
Hi, My father is 65 yrs old, he had open hernia surgery 1 week back. He is less energetic than usual and not eating properly. Is it normal? How many days would take for the recovery? Thanks.
It usually takes some time for older people to recover back to complete normalcy. If it was an uncomplicated hernia, with no other co-morbidities, then he will recover back to normal in probably a month time.
Next Steps
Encourage the patient to ambulate properly and also to have soft foods and maintain proper hydration as per your doctor’s instructions.
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To avoid straining while passing urine or stools, to avoid vigorous coughing and lifting heavy weights.
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Normally, patients of hernia surgery recovers fast.
Age related delay can happen
Just focus on his diet and that will suffice.
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to be clear- inguinal hernia surgery- patient need to wear the scrotal support for 6 weeks duration and there is no restriction for movement or diet as specific
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