@glitterbag,
Yeah, I have acid reflux.
I've gone through days spitting up acid. After getting through those days, it makes you feel like a god. The pain really puts you down on your knees. And then when you rise, you really stand - you don't just "stand", you stand tall.
But I mean it's not the hernia - it's the surgical procedure. I'm not sure if you're aware of what goes on behind closed doors in the surgical room.