This feeling of legs are uncontious for 8hrs or so will be there if surgery is done on spinal anaesthesia. some times infection occurs in mesh used in hernia repair that will result in subcutaneous edema. Linospan is an antibiotic used in serious infections.ice cap will help in reducing inflammation and swelling and pain.other two medications are given for pain.Once the edema of skin subsides the stitches will come into proper shape.it is better you point out the same with your treating dr in your next visit. You need to maintain diet and other medications if any you are taking properly to maintain health and immunity and avoiding smoking will improve your recovery.weight lifting should not be done to prevent recurrence of hernia,maintaining body weight suitable for age and height strengthening abdominal muscles through regular exercise under expert guidance,reducing abdominal pressure by avoiding constipation and the build-up of excess body fluids, achieved by adopting a high-fiber, low-salt diet,lifting heavy objects in a safe, low-stress way, using arm and leg muscles are some of the measures to prevent recurrence of hernia. Read more: http://www.syyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.com/Fi-La/Inguinal-Hernia-Repair.html#ixzz4CJUxWNdC