I did a search, and this thread came up.

http://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycli...ve-hernia.html

Instead of resurrecting a zombie thread, I chose to start a new one.

Has anyone here had hernia surgery, and how long did it take for your recovery?

I was hit by a truck 25 months ago, and had three surgeries to repair the intestinal damage. When I was about to get out of the hospital, my doctor told me to expect to have hernia issues in 6-12 months. For the past year I've been getting some random abdominal pains that feel like a muscle cramp/spasm. The pain isn't crippling, but it's become more frequent.

I plan on getting it looked at soon, but I'd like to hear from some of you about the recovery time.