Laparoscopic Repair 2012-2024 Form

As someone who also recently had lathroscopic abdominal surgery (though not for a hernia) and is also generally quite active, it's tough, but you should be smart about it.Once scar tissue is laid down, despite a full recovery (6 months even) it is never as strong as the initial healthy tissue, and re-injury is fairly common. That being said, an active lifestyle isn't over. He'll probably be able to return to his previous ability with a little time and patience. Keeping in mind that aging will also slow him down (something many people forget).Typically you'll be advised no heavy lifting for a minimum of 4 weeks and upwards of 6 months if there is a reoccuring problem. Typically nothing more than 10 lbs for 4-6 weeks at a minimum.Any explosive sporting activity is also generally discouraged (so I'm not playing squash right now for instance) over that period. Sprinting, change of direction team sports, etc... should probably be avoided for 3 months or so. This kind of tissue is not particular vascular and recovery is generally slow. It will also depend on the kind of repair he had (where it was located, and double versus single mesh for instance or mesh vs sutures) and the history of the injury. If he has any doubts he should consult a physiotherapist. However, in keeping with being smart about it. He can probably return to light aerobic exercise within 2-4 weeks (walking, light cycling). I did 30-60 minutes 5-6 days a week during the my recovery. At the 4 week mark he can probably start doing some bodyweight exercise, and by the 6 week mark lifting things more than 10 lbs but be smart about it. I've started lifting in an higher rep range 2-3 times a week, lot of calisthenics but some light kettlebells. This is provided these are the instructions he received from the surgeon, depending on the repair, it may be longer or shorter.Then progressively add more weight and keep the rep range higher (12+) over those first 4-6 weeks, then gradually add a little more. By the 12 week mark, depending on how it feels, I'll hopefully be working back up to a 8-12 rep range. Again after week 16 I'll make some attempts in the 4-6 rep range. Maybe faster depending on how I feel, maybe slower. It's kind of a traditional 4 week block approach to progressive overload.This is all indicative of how you feel though too. If you feel it straining, best to lay off. Just because you don't feel it though doesn't mean it's completely healed either, so it's a slippery slope. Best to follow the advice he's given by the surgeon and/or a physiotherapist and err on the side of caution.Note that I'm not a physiotherapist. He should consult with the surgeon and/or a physiotherapist for the first 1-3 months and take it slow. Once he gets the OK, is when I would typically step in. Then it's just a matter of a normal well structured physical preparation program.