Elderly hernia diet requires a light diet, among other things. Precautions include observation of the condition and review. 1. Diet (1) such as hernia surgery due to intestinal incarceration of patients undergoing intestinal resection, after the anesthesia awake, anal defecation can eat a liquid diet, such as rice soup; the third day after the operation began to eat a semi-liquid diet, such as thin porridge; if there is no gastrointestinal discomfort, in the seventh day after the operation, can carry out a small amount of normal diet, the food is as low as possible low-salt, low-fat, avoiding spicy, stimulating, greasy food. (2) Hernia repair patients, after anal exhaust can eat a liquid diet, the first day after surgery to eat a semi-liquid diet, such as porridge, no gastrointestinal discomfort can be a small amount of normal diet. 2. Precautions: Observe the condition and review. (1) Observe the condition: after the operation, pay attention to whether there is any bleeding, redness and swelling; whether there is any abnormality in the wound in 2 weeks after the operation, whether the stitches can be removed; whether there is any pain in the wound; whether there is any reoccurrence of lumps in the operated area. (2) Review: It is recommended to review the ultrasound every 3 months until 1 year after surgery. In case of geriatric hernia, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions for post-surgical protection, and consult a medical professional for advice.