Short walks several times a day helps a lot. Don't walk too far at first, and a little farther every day. Not fast, just stroll. The pain in the hip may be from a staple in the bone holding the mesh in place. I strained mine too and it tool longer to quit hurting. I was not aware of this, but a friend who had abdominal surgery told me that he was stapled. Take your time, do not lift!! You could strain something that will lead to another hernia down the road.

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Richard Gillespie
FBINA 102