What to expect after mesh repair inguinal hernia

[Mexican cuties]

Hi can any one offer advice, hubs had op this Monday, and now it's Wednesday still in excruciating pain, have to help him to do everything, has hardly any mobility and is worrying me so much. Have mixed advice but the wound has to have on the dressing for 5 days, and he has support stockings to wear, which the look does make me smile. Has any one been through this, much appreciated

[Mexican cuties]

thank you all, can relate to all the details, after a few days of finally getting him to move, (top tip ref towel pushed into groin by the way), getting slightly better, as in he can walk to the loo and let the dog out!!, still had to have a week off last week to look after him. after soaking him in the bath for half an hour and finally getting the dressing off, holy **** no wonder he was in so much pain, size of the scar, was much much bigger, will defo not be driving or doing jack for some time.

but all advice and info much appreciated.

[Mexican cuties]

thanks for the pics, his is so similar although only on one side, last stomach hernia was keyhole surgery so recovered very quickly - this was a large open surgery this time so awful, he is off for at least another 2 weeks and no driving anytime soon, just hoping there is no infection