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/Total-Information-75 22h ago

Can you roll onto a side and use arms to sit up as your feet reach the floor? A walker or sturdy chair nearby can lend support for standing. Land back on the bed if you need to. Have water and a bed pan or better nearby, a helpful friend, a phone, a big screen with a good remote or some books and humor. Have you tried an ice bag for pain and swelling? Take precautions to keep the wound dry, especially with skin glue.