Hi my name is Jennifer and I am scheduled for the 17th of Nov. Very glad I found this site, but have to admit I haven't spent much time away from it since finding it. So much helful info and add's alot of comfort to know there are so many to ask questions to that have actually went through or are about to go through this wonderful procedure. I have a few family members that would be having a cow if they knew what I was scheduled for. I have chosen not to tell them anything as far as they will know I am having a hernia repaired or know nothing at all some things are better off left unsaid in my opinion...