I think this depends largely on the exact nature and seriousness of your problem. I had a double hernia repaired in 2009. Doc told me I was probably just born that way as I did not specifically injure myself, and after 40 years of slowly getting worse, it eventually was causing me some problems. It was very painful for a few weeks, and it took me months to get my full strength back after they cut completely through my abdominal muscles in two places. it won't get anything but worse the longer you wait, but that might not amount anything for you. I scheduled mine strategically for immediately after hunting season ended, giving me nearly three months to recuperate before I had to start climbing ladders again.
