-This depends on the type of surgery and your specific condition treated. In general, you can resume your normal daily activity the day after surgery. You can begin light cardiovascular activity 2 weeks after surgery. I recommend starting at half-speed and half-strength, then gradually increase over time. When resuming exercise, let pain be your guide. If you do something and it hurts, give yourself a few days rest before trying again.
-Hernia surgery requires longer weight-lifting restrictions than other surgeries. Six weeks without heavy lifting or strenuous abdominal activity is ideal for optimal healing.