Typical recommendations for post-operative care may include but are not limited to, any of the following:

  • The patient is out of bed, ambulating, with appropriate pain control. 
  • Diet is advanced as tolerated, with plans for discharge on postoperative day 0 for routine umbilical hernia. 
  • Lift nothing heavier than 25 lbs. for two weeks.
  • Resumption of normal activity, minus lifting restrictions, occurs within 1 day following the procedure.
  • Discharge instructions consist of pain management, instructions on the future signs and symptoms indicating potential complications (see below), and an office appointment in 1 weeks’ time.

Potential complications may include but are not limited to, any of the following:

  • Nausea, vomiting, or severe coughing spells.  
  • Fever greater than 101.5 degrees.
  • Redness or Erythema.

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