Suggests Eminent Hernia Surgeon Dr Amita Jain
A hernia is an abnormal bulging of an organ or muscle tissue from a weak point in the muscle layer. It is now with laparoscopic surgery that uses minimally invasive procedures to cure hernia. This treatment has proved to be impactful and safe.
Also, the recovery time has shortened, and the postoperative period is not bothersome to the patients says, Delhi’s leading hernia repair surgeon – Dr Amita Jain.
Precautions to be taken post-hernia surgery
Hernia requires surgical treatment when it grows immensely and the symptoms seem unbearably uncomfortable. However, to assist the surgical recovery the patient requires to take precautionary steps to avoid the recurrence of a hernia. Vital points to be kept in mind after Hernia surgery according to Dr Amita Jain:
Diet
Diet has always played a vital role in the well-being of a patient. Posts the hernia surgery, take special care about what foods you need to eat or avoid. Due to the anaesthesia administered prior to the surgery, it becomes hard to digest solid food, hence you will be put on a liquid diet in the initial days of your recovery. Your doctor analyzes the condition and allows the consumption of solid foods accordingly.
Effect of anaesthesia
After surgery, the impact of anaesthesia takes some time to fully wear off. Local anaesthesia might take a few hours and complex anesthesia might take a few days for the effects to fully subside. Only after the anesthetic effect completely withdraws, the patient is recommended a discharge. During this period, it is advised that you do not drive and ask someone else to drive you. Make certain that you do not try to sign any important documents.
Wound care
Here is a list of things to do and not to do:
Do’s:
- Before touching the wounded part, wash your hands
- Let the glue dry and flake off on its own
- Follow your doctor’s advice on how many times the dressings are supposed to be changed
Dont’s
- Wet the wounded area until the stitches or sutures completely dissolve
- Wear tight or rough clothes that might rub against the wounds
- Get worked up if you spot drainage from the incision
Counter pain
To avert the risk of a headache due to the anaesthesia, a patient is compelled to lie down flat on his back. This is to be done for a few hours post-surgery. This procedure may feel quite uncomfortable at times. The wound area stays sore for a couple of days. It is normal if the pain is mild but in severe scenarios, take the pain relievers prescribed by your doctor during the discharge. There could be some side effects after consuming medicines like itching, constipation, and problem while urinating.
Bath
It is advised not to have a bath as it might cause the operated area to get wet. Instead taking a sponge bath. However, with due precautions, you may take a bath after two days of the surgery.
Exercises
It is better that you try some kind of light exercise such as light walking. This stimulates bowel movements as well as relieves constipation. You may also start out an exercise plan post consulting with the doctor. Deep breathing exercises need to be performed to supply oxygen as this can speed up the recovery.
Resuming activities
You may go back to work as soon as you feel that there is no discomfort or pain around the incision part. However, if your work involves lifting heavyweight then return only resting for a couple of days and post consulting your doctor. Take adequate rest as you are likely to become more tired easily. Do not exhaust yourself.
Bear in mind these tips after the hernia surgery during the recovery period for a quick recovery and no post-operative complications. This blog is being written by the editorial and research team of Dr Amita Jain, a top hernia surgeon in India.
Dr Amita Jain is a surgeon with highest degree of professional competence, precision and surgical craftsmanship. Performed all complicated general surgery procedures with in depth knowledge of invasive and few minimal invasive and onco surgical techniques. Underwent special training in trauma, executed various trauma-related complex life-saving neurosurgical procedures, reconstructed injured mangled limbs and performed vascular and reconstructive procedures with critical care.
Dr Amita Jain holds 28 plus years of rich experience in Trauma and General Laparoscopic Surgeries (including Gallbladder stone removal, appendix removal, hernia repair surgery, piles and fissure surgeries). She was the Professor Surgery of at the Army College of Medical Sciences and Base Hospital Delhi Cantt. In 1994 she was commissioned as Surgeon under the United Nations Mission in Congo. From 2020 to 2022, she worked with Bansals Hospital. Currently, Dr Amita Jain is the Senior Consultant, (Speciality: General and Laparoscopic Surgeon) at Artemis Lite Hospital, New Delhi