Hernia surgery question

[Hank70SS]

My son has had several, four actually, one last week Monday. His were all small, up high around the belly button. For him, outpatient surgery, minor pain, discomfort and no lifting for a month or so. Yours sounds like it's a little more but it's not considered major surgery. They stitch the muscles up, maybe stitch in a piece of mesh if needed. They don't have to go in and rearrange your insides. Not saying there's nothing to it but in most cases it's not too bad.

Talk to the surgeon, he can tell you what to expect. Good luck, you'll be fine.