Umbilical hernia open surgery

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Asked for Female, 30 Years

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.

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Dr. R.Likhitha Sri

General Surgeon 5 yrs exp Hyderabad

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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.

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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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Dr. Gopika V G General Surgeon 2 yrs exp Thrissur · Accepted Answer

Dr. Gopika V G

General Surgeon 2 yrs exp Thrissur

Hi Normally, patients of hernia surgery recovers fast. Age related delay can happen Just focus on his diet and that will suffice.