Haemorrhoidectomy: Post Op and beyond

When was ur op mine 2nd one was April 2014 wasn't as bad recovery most of my pain was anus bruising I was black n blue but baths n Meds helped that x x

You,re home????? Fabulous! Everything must have gone to plan! I'm so pleased for you that the ops over. Sounds like you're having not too bad a time of it but take it you'll be walking like John Wayne??? Lol. Did you get some selfies with the surgical stockings? If it maybe gets a bit rougher in the next few days at least you know you are now pile free!!! Lol. Hope you get a decent sleep tonight. E. 

Day 1. Last night wasn't the best. Was given 3 gel syringes for insertion and wasted two of them. Saving the third for my first bowel movement. Have bought some more though. And as I was typing that, guess what, Bowel movement. First had to poop the plugs out, no easy task, then the offending poop. I have to be honest and say no pain whatsoever. Not being macho, but then I did do it in the Sitz bath bidet thing. Still feel as though I have more to give, but no straining! Stopped bleeding pretty swift too.

Back to last night, pain was about a 4. Then I discovered the joys of a hot bath. Pain dropped to a 1. Even reduced the pain Meds today. Wife wasn't happy I slept in the bath most of the night but hey, for a pain free experience, I'll take what I can. Spent pretty much 95% of the day in the bath, topping it up but it's what worked for me and seems to have helped with the BM. My hair feels rubbish though.

There have been spams when I drift off, about 7 on the pain scale but it lasts less than a seconds and then the pain goes when I focus my concentration on the area. Was so worried about the bowel movement having read horror stories about them on the net. Pleased it's done now. I'll write more tomorrow...

Day 2, some steps forward and back.

well, got woken about 5am for 4 really rather large bowel movement. Not painful, but tricky to know when I've finished (caused an issue later)

Spent less time in the bath today, which is good considering I thought I might be turning into a frog at one point. I prefer lying to sitting and sitting to standing. I've developed a bit of a waddle which is amusing for everyone else. A nurse friend says to keep active but it's hard. Also haven't regained much of an appetite either.

had a firm bowel movement at about teatime and discovered I can't poo without Weeing everywhere, thank god we have Lino in the bathroom. Also found a spot where I can pupush in my lower back which helps me pass the BM,

now for the step backwards, following on from the firm stool I was convinced I had another one coming. Was doing all the right things but nothing coming,. Had a feel mid motion and there was nothing there, probably a remaining hemmy tricking me. Did I push too hard? Not as hard as I used to, but didn't do myself any favours. Cut out then codeine as it is a constipator so just using ibuprofen and paracetamol, even then sparingly. 

I reqlise mine mine seems to be going better than most experiences on the net, so I am thankful for that. How long was it before other patients ventured outside?

Also, must try to eat more, something I'd never thought I'd have to say...

Day 3, is this going too smoothly?

Some more BM, but I've noticed I only wee when I have a bowel movement. Plus it is a stronger yellow colour than I would like. I know the reason is probably all the time I've spent in the bath, sweating out my fluids, but as I'll be cutting down on bath time hopefully this will pick up. I am drinking plenty though and breaking wind is now a lot easier. Before I felt like one of those kinked hoses in the cartoon where the pressure builds up until it explodes on the carton villain.

Tomorrows target is to eat a meal with the family at the table. They've been great and I'm just taking small steps to get back to myself at the moment. Then we will see about putting on some trousers and going in the garden for some fresh air.

Not the best Valentine's Day I've ever had, but not the worst.

Day 4 - antibiotics finished.

just a quick update today, lower back is all stiff, possibly because I've been laying down for too long (last 4 days) so did a lot of sitting this afternoon. Completed my daily challenge to have a meal with the rest of the family and watched some murder mysteries with No. 1 son.

BM in mid morning were a struggle as it seemed there was more wanting to come, but I took steps to stop and wait. This is something that I'll have to think of a plan for dealing with.

Appetite has increased slightly too, had some chicken and rice with stewed Apple, followed later in the evening by spinach pizza slices with a valentine chocolate. Also had some actively to put some good bacteria in as the antibiotics must have killed all the rest.

challenge tomorrow is to fend for myself as the family are going on a day out. Not feeling remotely well enough to join them just yet, but no need to ruin their holidays. They'll bring me back a treat hopefully.

now if I can get these BM's sorted I'll feel even better.