Hello All. Its nice to know that there might be some hope for this problem ive got. I didnt realize that so many people were having these same problems as me. Ive seen over 31 doctors for this. have had all of the test.......rest, pushing my self, everything...... nothing has helped. 5 years ago i felt a rip in my left lower abdomin. and ive never healed. Im still a college soccer player though, playing through the pain. Finally have insurance again and ready to have surgery for this. Im 100% Sure that i have sports hernia. Im just really nervous about complications and my sucess rate. Any one who has had this surgery please send me your doctors names and your Status after surgery. I am looking into Dr. Cattey in Wisconsin, but ive read some negative feed back on here. Seems like everyone has some negative info going on, but on other occasions others are happy with the outcome. ? Thanks for any info Everyone. Have to get this taken care of. Have a chance to be a professional in Jan 2009 but no way will I make it with out my core strength. Ive done everything to survive in College soccer with this, but I just cant break into that next level with this injury. It been 5 years!!!!!!! : (