Thank you for the replies! I’m sorry it has taken me awhile to get back with a report. In my post I made it sound like my doctor was at fault somehow when really I was the one who should have asked more questions. I think it’s always a good rule of thumb to ask lots of questions. This surgery is far from simple. The groin in particular is a very complex area.

Your replies really have helped me relax a lot. I was pretty freaked out at first, mostly because of the recovery time. As some of you noted, I am very low body fat and this may have been the best choice for me. My surgeon is older and extremely experienced. He used Ethicon 3-0 sutures, so I don’t think cost was a consideration. He is so dedicated to his work, I am confident he truly believes that the repair approach he took was in my best interest.

I suppose only time will tell whether I have a recurrence. I am having fairly significant swelling at the repair site. I haven’t had my followup appointment yet, but from the things I’ve read, this should go down in a matter of weeks to months. I do worry that the swelling might compromise the repair, but I have no fever or indications of infection, so all should be fine.

I’m hesitant to mention the name of my doctor to be permanently posted on the internet, but if you would like the name, you’re welcome to send me a message.