I'm the typical stubborn guy, been having pain in my groin, upper thigh for a while now. Well i have a fairly large mass right next to my groin, on my upper thigh on my right leg. Sharp shooting pain, burning sensation, stiffness, almost positive it's a hernia. I have an appointment this Friday to get it checked out. I'd just like to know if anyone has ever experienced one before? I guess they only way to fix this is surgery. I'd like to think im one of the toughest sob's you'll ever meet, (doesn't every guy ) but when it comes to anything surgery....i'm a pussy. I've heard so many horror stories of shit going wrong, my fear is they'll accidently do the wrong leg, saw it off, something! Bad...of course lol. Anyone know how long the surgery usually last's, how long i'll be down? I know you guys aren't doctors, or looking for medical advice. Just looking for someone who's experienced one. Thanks for any info.