Question seven years ago i had inguanual sugery perfomed on both sides. today after going back to the docter complaining of pains on one side he advised me to get surgery. i decided to have the procedure done next month. my question is how long after the surgury will i be able to enter a swimming pool? since i am going to be taking a trip with my wife can carrying any type of luggage at least six weeks after the operation cause complications?if you can please answer both of these questions very soon i would greatly appreciate it thanks much all the best h kornfeld
Answer Dear Harold,
Swimming after surgery is usually okay after the incision has healed and been checked by the surgeon. This is usually about two weeks or so after the surgery. Carrying anything heavy (over ten pounds) after hernia repair will take about six to eight weeks or more before it can be done safely. The person that should be asked this question is the surgeon. He will be seeing you at a follow-up appointment and then let you know what you should or shouldn't be doing.
