When you wake-up after your hernia surgery procedure you will not immediately be discharged from the hospital. While the requirements for a discharge from the hospital vary depending on multiple factors like the patient's age and overall health, most patients…
There are two different techniques that are used to repair a hernia. The most common method used for hernia surgery is the open repair, which has been used for centuries to repair hernias. The other technique used is the laparoscopic…
One important detail that you should be thinking about in advance of your hernia surgery is who you would like to drive you to the hospital for your hernia surgery and then take you home after surgery. Hopefully a close…
One of the most common questions people have when preparing for hernia surgery recovery is: how much time should I take off from work? Everyone’s situation is different and what works for one person may not work for another, but…
The first time I had open hernia surgery, I knew very little going into the process. I was only 18 years old and figured if there was anything I really needed to know or expect, my doctor would tell me…