Review the patient's past medical history in Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA) or ESSENTRIS to verify the inclusion/exclusion criteria. (research-driven) The investigators will record the subject's tobacco use history, alcohol use history, marijuana use history, other illicit drug use history, and previous non-prescription use of opioids. (standard of care) Obtain an overall pain score, from 0 to 100, with 100 being the worst pain imaginable. (research-driven) Obtain a localized pain score from 0 to 100, with 100 being the worst pain imaginable, which the patient attributes specifically to the hernia that is scheduled for surgical intervention. (research-driven) Instruct patients to discontinue use of any over-the-counter pain medications, such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or acetaminophen containing medications, that were not prescribed by the investigators during this study.