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OCing after hernia surgery
- Thread starter .45ACPaddy
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.45ACPaddy
Regular Member
With the hammer back?
AND a round in the chamber!
OlGutshotWilly
Campaign Veteran
Hey .45,
Did they do a laparoscopic repair, or an open repair of your hernia?
If Laparoscopic, you should be allowed to return to light duty in 48 hours and full duty in two to 3 weeks as you noted. All depends on pain tolerance. YMMV of course and nothing is set in stone.
If you are allowed light duty, you should be able to OC, as a couple of pounds (39oz) for a .45 would not be considered heavy lifting or straining. Of course, if your doc has returned you to work for light duty, he has to spell out on your physical restrictions sheet exactly how many pounds you are limited to lifting, how far you can bend, whether you can climb ladders/stairs, operate machinery, and exactly what you can and cannot do at work, which would tell you what your weight restrictions are.
You would have two to three scars if done Laparoscopically. Generally one larger scar if it was done by the open approach, and that would be a horse of a different color as far as recovery goes.
Cheers.
Did they do a laparoscopic repair, or an open repair of your hernia?
If Laparoscopic, you should be allowed to return to light duty in 48 hours and full duty in two to 3 weeks as you noted. All depends on pain tolerance. YMMV of course and nothing is set in stone.
If you are allowed light duty, you should be able to OC, as a couple of pounds (39oz) for a .45 would not be considered heavy lifting or straining. Of course, if your doc has returned you to work for light duty, he has to spell out on your physical restrictions sheet exactly how many pounds you are limited to lifting, how far you can bend, whether you can climb ladders/stairs, operate machinery, and exactly what you can and cannot do at work, which would tell you what your weight restrictions are.
You would have two to three scars if done Laparoscopically. Generally one larger scar if it was done by the open approach, and that would be a horse of a different color as far as recovery goes.
Cheers.
.45ACPaddy
Regular Member
He said it was a laparoscopic surgery but it looks to be a 2.5" incision... At one point it looked like three smaller ones almost end to end with the ends beside each other. No lifting more than 15 pounds for 3 weeks from the day of surgery as well as light duty at work.
I might put on my carry rig to see how it feels and go from there. I'd rather take it slow, though.
I might put on my carry rig to see how it feels and go from there. I'd rather take it slow, though.
Following surgery, I found that suspenders were a major benefit in keeping the pressure/weight away from the sensitive area. Adaptation to fit the circumstances being a key element - suspenders do the job.
I like these as the do not depend on snaps or buttons. They hook under the belt and are available from your local Wal-Mart and other fine stores.
OlGutshotWilly
Campaign Veteran
Interesting that one is 2.5 inches long. Usually 3 sites of an inch or less from all the surgeries I've seen, but there can be variations in approach. At 15 lbs you should be good to carry. It is more the stress from your pants/belt pressing on the sites and underlying tissue. Laparoscopic has minimal muscle involvement, and they use a mesh to keep your guts inside where they should be.
Take it slow and see how you feel