They put a 3 in. cut in my belly, pushed it back in place, put a mesh screen inside to stop it from coming through again and stitched me back up. Thats the simple discription.
They told me not to train for about 6 weeks. Of course we all know how much we listen to that. I was back in the gym in 2 weeks. I took it careful (moderate weight) for 2 more weeks then I slowly started to get back to heavy weights again and never looked back.
If you do go that route, at least take a precaution, use a pressure bandage on the stiched area when you train to help give it added support. You wan to minimize any risk of re-injuring it.