Yep, went through it last year. I had a sports hernia where they repaired with mesh. Doctor told me to take it easy for about 5 days (I forget the actual number), then he started me with some exercises. He told me "balls to the wall" (his words) in 14 days. I worked an entire quarter at a clinic about 3 weeks after my procedure. I wouldn't have recommended an entire game though. I'd give it at least 5 weeks before trying to work a full game. Let your body tell you when it's OK. Good luck.
