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I had one done (open with mesh) 14 years ago by an Irish surgeon who now works there- open procedure and very quick recovery. He said a tiny number ofpeople complain of severe pain afterward but they usually have particular personality issues. I’ve never looked back- it was making my life quite miserable before it was fixed I recall.
Told my wife your story and she said "I expect you will soon start screaming your head off about the unbearable agony you are suffering"!