Q20. How long will I be off work?
A20. Everyone is different when it comes to the recovery period and some people do recover quicker than others. You will be advised to rest for the first week after surgery and to allow ten to fourteen days before resuming your normal activities.
In regards to work: if you work in an office then you are looking at two to three weeks away from your desk.
But if you have a job which is manual or involves some heavy lifting then you will be away from work for about a month.
Make sure you arrange this time off with your employer, well in advance of your surgery.
FAQS Index:
- Hernia FAQs Intro
- What is a hernia?
- Is there more than one type
- What is a hiatus hernia?
- What is an inguinal hernia?
- What is a femoral hernia?
- What is an umbilical hernia?
- What is an epigastric hernia?
- What is a spigelian hernia?
- What is an incisional hernia?
- What is a sports hernia?
- Who gets a hernia?
- What causes a hernia?
- Can children get hernias?
- What is the treatment for a hernia?
- Will I have to wear a truss?
- Is there an alternative to
- Can I have my hernia treated
- How much does hernia surgery
- What are the risks of hernia
- How long will I be off work?
- Can a hernia come back?
Guide to Hernias
- Hernias Intro
- What is a hernia
- Types of hernia
- Hiatus hernia
- Inguinal hernia
- Femoral hernia
- Umbilical hernia
- Incisional hernia
- Epigastric hernia
- Spigelian hernia
- Sports hernia
- Hernias and children
- Treatment for hernias
- Open hernia surgery
- Keyhole surgery
- Non surgical treatment
- Dangers of not treating a hernia
- Hernia FAQs
- Glossary