Hernia Recovery Chart

Based on the volume of patients that we treat, we know that recovery to normal activity is the most important aspect of hernia treatment. Whether it’s playing with your Grandchildren, paddling out, or training for a competition, patients want to get back to life as quickly as possible. That’s why we developed this simple Hernia Recovery Chart which outlines what most patients can expect to experience after surgery.

We also encourage patients to review the ‘Recovering From Hernia Surgery‘ page for more detailed information. Click the chart to download your copy of our Hernia Recovery Chart.

Dr. Harris’ Hernia Recovery Chart:

Past Patients Discuss Their Recovery

Past patients of Dr. Harris discuss how they’ve felt since their surgery and whether they are back to their normal activities.

Important Points To Consider When Choosing Your Hernia Surgeon:

Be sure to find a surgeon who focus’ on hernias, makes them a priority in their practice, tracks their patient outcomes and publishes that data for future patients to review. This will help you choose a quality surgeon for your care.
Ensure your surgeon performs a high volume of hernia surgeries. No one in any field can be proficient if they are only doing something a couple of times a month.
Being treated at a specialized hernia center with a dedicated team of nurses, doctors and staff members provides the highest quality care before, during, and after your hernia surgery and allows for more successful outcomes.

Patients should be seen by a surgeon who can offer all forms of hernia surgery, including no mesh, mesh, open and advanced minimally invasive techniques. This ensures your surgeon can offer the best technique tailored for your case.
Most laparoscopic patients experience less pain postoperatively and often can return to normal activities sooner. Laparoscopic hernia surgery can result in better patient experiences for some patients.
Knowing what the expected recovery will include, including pain management, sets the road to a successful outcome even before the surgery starts.

Why Dr. Harris For Your Hernia Care?

One of the only surgeons in the country to publish his Nationally Recognized Patient Outcome Data – for future patients to review
The highest volume hernia surgeon in California performing over 500 hernia repairs per year
Awarded the prestigious Orange County Medical Association Physician of Excellence Award for the past 10 years

The highest rated hernia surgeon in the country on HealthGrades, Google, and Yelp
Patient outcomes – recurrence rates, chronic pain, complications – which are consistently lower than other surgeons
Invited guest speaker for the Abdominal Core Health Quality Collaborative Improvement Summit as an expert in hernia repair