Just had it done yesterday. I'm really sore today. It was actually 2, an inguinal and also a very small umbilical. The umbilical sometimes hurts worse than the larger inguinal. Sleeping was bad last night, and the first time trying to sit on the john was excruciating. I hope to get back to light duty in 2-3 weeks and then full duty after 4. The surgeon said I could try anything I want after 4 weeks or so. I don't know what caused it or aggravated any existing weakness; there was never a particular episode I can refer to. I've always worked hard and worked out hard. I'm planning on building back up to where I was before the injury if possible. Maybe no 4" rigid the first week back though....
