No, not a vasectomy... I went for my hernia operation yesterday. I'm now 18 hours post surgery and only feeling slight pain. I have my friend vicodin close by!

I apparently got it from working out. The pain started back in late November, and I didn't realize what it was until I went to my doctor in mid January. He told me I had an inguinal hernia and needed to see a surgeon.

I'm happy this surgeon seemed to know what he is doing. For the 1st 12 hours after the surgery,  it was hardly painful at all. I guess the area was still numb. Today it is a little more  tender, but not too bad. I've been mobile since I left the hospital without much problems. So, at least it is repaired and I'm ready to get back to having some fun again! I hope to be back on my motorcycle by the end of March at the latest. My recovery time will be 3-4 weeks according to my surgeon, but we'll play it be ear.

I'm missing the Daytona 500 campout this time :( I so wanted to be there for the 50th running. I talked to my friends in the infield yesterday, and it sounded like another great time. Next time I go, I WILL not ride in a golf cart!

In other news, I've joined an new group of people to do fun stuff with. Everyone seems really cool. It figures though, when I joined is when my hernia became more painful, so I haven't been on many outings with them, yet. I'm looking forward to a fun spring and summer!