I noticed a slight bulge about 9 months ago, so I asked my doctor (who just happens to be on my hockey team) about it. He said if it does not bother you, don't worry about it. Well after about 7 months I started getting some discomfort, which then just turned into pain. So I am getting it taken care of on Monday by one of my other old team mates, who just happens to be the best surgeon in town! I should be back on the ice in 6 weeks when the next season starts up according to the two doc's! I guess they don't want to loose me as a team mate, must be because I buy the beer up in the bar after the games!
Should be just laying around the house for a few weeks and no heavy stuff for 4 weeks after that.