Luke, i have had 4 inguinal ring surgeries. My most recent was when i was 40, 9 years ago, had two baby boys and i was processing for an overseas job. talk about a little stress.
First one at 17, then 18, 23 and then at 40. My last was quite honestly my easiest. Don't let my quantity scare you. the last two they put mesh in me to keep it from happening again. BUT, it still takes time. I was back to work in a week and shooting within days. Fact is i am a bit stubborn. I am also in fairly good shape.
The main thing is that you rest early on. stay active. i was walking around chasing my kids the first day of recovery. i seem to remember they restrict you from lifting over 25 lbs.
The easy thing is the shooting. that doesn't stress the abs as much as maybe climbing a tree to sit in the stand.
Main thing i would do is make some ground blinds and rest well, yet stay active. does that make sense ???
Good luck. You will do fine.