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How long do stomach muscles take to heal after hernia surgery?
I had hernia surgery 3 days ago. I want to know how long do stomach muscles take to heal after hernia surgery?
3 Answers
It takes at least 6 weeks for the tissues to come back together, whether you had a mesh placed or not. Please follow your surgeon's instructions.
Best regards,
Rad Constantine
6-12 months.
I usually tell patients that the muscle is healed about 80% at 2 weeks and 95% at 4 weeks.