Thanks Den for your reply.

I have an appointment with the sport medicine specialist tomorrow. But he said that he will refer me to a specialist. Is there specialization for Sports hernia?

I am also concerned about the time and money involved in the surgery. Once I join the job I should have insurance coverage. But usually how long does one have to take off from normal work for the surgery, I mean how long should I wait after the surgery to get back to office work (a software job)? .How much does the surgery cost? Is this surgery a normal one. I mean how common does doctors in various states and cities perform this. Or does one have to go to some place for these?

I am really worried about these.

thanks,
suzie