Report Abuse. depends on the severity of the hernia. My wife had hernia surgery 2 weeks ago after the birth of our son, she's still feeling the effects and has pains when trying to pick him up or even moving around still. I'd say give it 4-6 weeks for a full recorvery before going back to work.Timeflo · 8 years ago.epends on the severity of the hernia. My wife had hernia surgery 2 weeks ago after the birth of our son, she's still feeling the effects and has pains when trying to pick him up or even moving around still. I'd say give it 4-6 weeks for a full recorvery before going back to work. Timeflo · 8 years ago.