Hernia Surgery Recovery
If you are having a hernia repair, you many have several questions about what you can do or how you can expect to feel after hernia surgery. Our goal is to ensure you have all the information you need for a smooth and comfortable recovery after hernia surgery.
Our advice covers important information to how to get the best from your hernia surgery, included in our post hernia surgery advice leaflet, as well as information on how to improve your results using our post hernia surgery exercise program and advice on buying hernia supports.
What’s Included in the Hernia Surgery Recovery Advice Leaflet
We highly recommend to our patients to download our post hernia surgery leaflet which provides advice on what happens after hernia surgery. This includes advice on bruising after hernia surgery, swelling, lumps and wound care after surgery, returning to activity, pain relief, and post-surgery risks.
Read this thoroughly to get the best results from your surgery. Remember, if you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Hernia Supports
Using hernia supports is a simple yet effective way to make your recovery easier. Before surgery, they can help reduce the symptoms caused by a hernia. After surgery, they reduce bruising and swelling, provide support, reduce discomfort, and help you feel more confident staying active as you heal.
In fact, 99% of our patients have said they would recommend hernia supports to those undergoing a hernia repair.*
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*Patients surveyed in our 2023/2024 Clinical Outcomes Survey for Hernia Clinic Hampshire
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Our Dedicated Post Hernia Surgery Exercise Program
Exercise after hernia surgery is important for improving your results. We have worked with patients to design this exercise programme for patients to help you to achieve excellent results. The program is available to buy here, but if you are patient having surgery with us you will get access to this program for free.
These exercises help with long term wound comfort by re-strengthening your core muscles before and after hernia surgery. They help to influence how the scar remodels for a more comfortable scar.
Your hernia supports can help you feel more confident and comfortable performing these exercises. Over 93% of our patients have said that wearing their hernia support helped them feel more confident returning to activity.*
Read more about the benefits of post hernia surgery exercises here