You will go home the same day as your surgery or the day after, unless you have had a bigger operation for a strangulated hernia which will require a longer hospital stay of four to five days.
Femoral hernia recovery is usually very quick and many patients return to light activities within the first week and, work after two to three weeks. Gentle exercise, such as walking, can help your healing.
You should not do any heavy lifting or strenuous activity for four to six weeks.