My dad is 55 years old and has an umbilical hernia with frequent stomach aches. He weighs 95 kg and has a large potbelly clearly overweight. One doctor suggested he needs to lose weight before surgery so the mesh can be placed properly. Should we wait for him to reduce his weight and belly first, or is surgery urgent? What's the best approach here?

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I recently had inguinal hernia surgery about five days ago and I'm wondering how I should be taking care of myself right now. How long does this recovery process typically take? Also, is it safe for me to masturbate if I'm not experiencing any pain?

After inguinal hernia surgery, follow your surgeon's specific instructions, but generally, for 4-6 weeks, avoid heavy lifting, bending, or strenuous activities, take pain medication as prescribed, and keep the incision site clean and dry; regarding masturbation, it's generally recommended to avoid any activity that may cause discomfort, tension, or strain on the surgical site for 2-4 weeks, so wait until your surgeon clears you for such activities, usually during the follow-up appointment.

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excision of the sinus is advised to the patient.

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My wife has been having frequent pain in the center of her abdomen and was diagnosed with gallstones. The pain has been happening a lot over the last 23 days should we consider surgery soon or are there other options like medication to manage it?

A detailed evaluation will help decide the best course of action.

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