Had double hernia surgery in August.
It didn’t even hurt for a day. My belly looked like it could be used as a fondue stick holder. Five holes.
But, it was hurting so much when I went in, I guess I was just relieved it didn’t hurt any longer.
It felt like someone grabbed my testicles and held on as they spunme over their head. No kidney stone pain, but deep kicked in the groin pain.
I don’t wish that on anyone.
Probably lucky you didn’t have damage due to reduced circulation.
Mine was in my abdomen. Hurt before and hurt after (for around a week).