How long after hernia surgery Can you play basketball?

TEN to 12 DAYS AFTER SURGERY: In most cases, normal sports and recreational activities can be safely resumed. TWO WEEKS AFTER SURGERY: No limitations on physical activity (even contact sports) are required beginning about 14 days after surgery.

How long should you wait to lift weights after hernia surgery?

Do NOT engage in strenuous activity or heavy lifting for at least four to six weeks (or advised by your surgeon). Lifting too soon after hernia surgery can cause a hernia reoccurrence and other complications. Do NOT remain sedentary.

How long does it take for stomach muscles to heal after hernia surgery?

Most people who have open hernia repair surgery are able to go home the same day. Recovery time is about 3 weeks. You most likely can return to light activity after 3 weeks. Strenuous exercise should wait until after 6 weeks of recovery.

How long after hernia surgery can I run?

Avoid running, jumping, and other high-impact exercises until you are four to six months post-surgery. Use your body as a guide when adding new exercises. If you feel pain from a certain exercise, take it out of your routine.

How can I strengthen my stomach after hernia surgery?

Pelvic tilts: Lie on your back with your knees bent (feet on the bed) and hands under the lower back. Tighten your abdominal muscles and tilt your bottom forwards to flatten your spine down on your hands. Hold for a few seconds and return to the starting position.

Can I lift light weights with a hernia?

Due to the nature of a hernia and the cause, heavy lifting should be avoided wherever possible, weightlifting could potentially cause further herniation and deterioration of your condition so it would be better not to weight lift whilst you have the hernia.

How can I strengthen my abs after hernia surgery?

Abdominal exercises

1. Button pulls: Lie on your back with your knees bent (feet on the bed) and hands on your hips.
2. Core twists: Lie on your back with your knees bent (feet on the bed) and hands either side of you to stabilise yourself.

How long does hernia mesh last?

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), hernia mesh implants are supposed to be permanent. “Non-absorbable mesh will remain in the body indefinitely and is considered a permanent implant,” the FDA states. There are absorbable mesh products that are not designed to provide long term repair to a hernia.

When can I go back to the gym after hernia surgery?

Wait to practice your favorite core exercise after hernia repair with mesh (or without) for four to six weeks, unless recommended otherwise. Avoid strenuous activities, especially heavy lifting, for four to six weeks or as advised by your surgeon.

When can I lift weights after abdominal surgery?

If you’ve had laparoscopic surgery you can lift weights immediately. If you’ve had open surgery, do not lift more than 10lbs for the first six weeks. After that, you can increase to 30 lbs. for 2 weeks and no limit after 8 weeks.