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Hi everyone!
So I had my second round of botox on the 30th April again, to no avail.
The only next option is the sphincterotomy. I would love to hear peoples experiences if they have had it done; recovery time, first BM after surgery experience, side effects etc
This really is a last resort for me!!
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Tinkerbell321 lhz31189
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I had this procedure done at the beginning of March. Had a couple of days bleeding and was sore/uncomfortable, with just a little seepage, for just over 1 week, but that was all. Was worried about loss of control but apart from some unexpected wind (!) , this wasn't a problem.
Unfortunately, I couldn't access the follow-up help I needed due to lack of communication within the hospital so needed a further procedure last Month).
With the help of Movicol, and now Fybogel, no problem with bm even directly after surgery.
Good luck
lhz31189 Tinkerbell321
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I'm glad your procedure went well - bar the followup procedure.
Were you off work for very long and has the control over wind got any better?
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Tinkerbell321 lhz31189
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I'm retired now so work wasn't a problem but to be honest I felt well enough 2 - 4 weeks following the procedure (and the wind problem had albut gone by then!) to carry on with my normal life.
For me, it was just a shame I was unable to access the follow-up that had been promised. Still, looking good now.
Good luck to you
mmarcus151910 lhz31189
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If I were you I would get the sphictoronomy surgery which is on the sphicter muscle. I had a bad fissure last year and this surgery helped me a lot. The sphicter muscle plays a large role in not allowing the fissure to heal on its own because the spasms do not allow the fissure tto heal. The only issue I had, if you consider this an issue at all considering the amount of pain you have been in, is that after the surgery I do not have as much control on whether I can stop my farts from coming out in public or not. Now, I will not tell you that it is not painful to go poop right after surgery, because it is, but after a few days it gets better. Besides that, I have been doing great. I hope this helps and may you have a good reccovery. I am very sorrry that you have to go through this because noone should have to go through anything like thiis.
Myles Marcus
jeff11 lhz31189
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Schedule to have ultrasound (internal), botox 3rd time, possible fissurectomy
Now in year 4 of this misery . .
I just want to wake up and get home again . .
Will let you all now how I get on.
lhz31189 jeff11
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jeff11 lhz31189
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