For inguinal, femoral, groin hernia surgery this is usually done as “day surgery” where you are admitted on the morning of surgery and discharged after surgery on the same day. You are walking within a few hours after surgery and you take pain killer tablets mostly in the first couple of days as your mobility increases. You should be walking freely after these few days and should be encouraged to do so. Gentle daily activities can be undertaken provided there is no significant discomfort. Light exercises could be undertaken after a couple of weeks. Exercises or work that involves significant pressure on the abdominal wall muscles should usually be avoided for around 6 weeks while the tissues heal, mesh incorporates and to reduce any discomfort. Work that involves desk work can usually be undertaken within the first week whilst more physical jobs or where significant driving/travel is involved a longer time period is needed.