Hey Glenno,
Don't sweat it mate, I had an inguinal hernia sorted by the surgeon that does all the West Coast Eagles Hernias, he said it was the biggest hernia he had come across in many years and the largest prosthesic gauze thingy available was only just big enough.

Since the Op, I reckon it is better than ever, in fact the doc reckons the other side is likely to go before the repaired side.
You'll be back on the water in no time, just no Fat raileys!
Mend well!