If you’ve had hernia repair surgery, you might be feeling better than ever and want to kickstart your exercise routine as soon as possible. Even if your incision has healed, you will still need a substantial amount of downtime to guarantee a successful hernia repair. You can help yourself achieve the best possible surgical outcome by starting slowly and gradually adding more strenuous exercises to your routine. Diet and exercise are helpful in trying to reestablish the abdominal wall muscles, however, if the layer of fat above the muscle is too thick the rectus muscles may not be visible. There are plastic surgery options that can help improve the visibility of the muscles and make your abs more noticeable. Follow your doctor’s recommendations for resuming exercise and you’ll be back to your regular routine in no time.