Mela414 – Thank you so much for this information.  Glad you finally got a diagnosis.  The general surgeon I met with kept saying that the pain I was describing did not make any sense.  I’ve been to 4 different doctors and feel like I have not made any real progress and have no real leads at this point.  I’m glad I found this forum.  Whether it’s a hernia or not, at least I am not alone in the struggle to get a diagnosis.  I’ve lived 36 years without this type of pain….something is going on in there.  Thanks again!