frankly, i probably had it for a few years. Im 24 now. When I was 19, I wanted to gain weight, so for about a year I was doing alot of powerlifting and drinking weight gainer. I was lifting as much as I could, and my frame of mind was one if that I was pretty insecure about my size, so I was breaking myself to lift weights and gain weight. I dont remember any event in particular, but I probably tore something in my abs then. I didnt notice anything until late 2004. For a few years, I thought my left side felt funny, but it crept up slowly so it didnt really grab my attention as anything wrong. Anyways, I eventually noticed a small buldge in my groin. I didnt have insurance at the time, and had already pressed my parents for $ so I didnt do anything about it. It eventually started to irritate me and get bigger, and by time the bulge was about the size of a golf ball, I got really concerned. By this time, I notice the bulge was moving, and getting closer and closer to my favorite member. It got so bad that I didnt want to go out in public, because any time I would be standing, I would have to put my hand down my pants to push the intestinses back into my abs.
I eventually realized I had a hernia, and setup and appointment for the surgery. Had the surgery yesterday.
Doc said the only thing keeping my intestines in my body was my skin.