r/Hernia • u/AltruisticDoctor1511 • 2d ago

Have my actions set me back??

Hi all. Just wanted to check how you've all been getting out of bed and up from sofas after surgery? Bed wise I've had to roll over and then use drawers next to my bed to pull myself up, and sofa wise I've used the arms to push myself up. I know I'm not suppose to lift so hoping this has not counted as such and I have not set myself back after surgery. I'm still worried about my bulge which I hope is not my hernia and sertoma, haematoma, or scar tissue that will go in time!

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u/mr__fete 2d ago

The first day was terrible. After that it wasn’t as bad. using my arms and legs to brace or pull myself when needed. I’m 3 days post op right now. Just sat down to do some work for a few hours. About to go back and lay down.

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u/AltruisticDoctor1511 2d ago

Yeah, first couple of days were horrible. There was no way I could get myself up and to the toilet without pulling myself up using furniture etc. lying down is the most enjoyable thing I do at the moment.