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I had removal of 3 small thrombosed external haemorrhoids and 3 skin tags ( one large about 2 cms length ) 3 weeks ago. I was sutured up and I can't see or feel any of them anymore
I am still experiencing horrendous pains / throbbing / aches after bowel movements , last few days have got bad again after I thought I had turned a corner last week where it was tolerable . This can last for hours after . I have been ok with passing soft stools post surgery , drinking 1.5-2 litres water most days , more fibre my diet and taking stool softness / mild laxatives daily since before and post surgery . I sit on a sitz bath with a little Epsom salts in when it's really bad and apply protesydl cream and occasionally suppositories when it's really bad . I seem to have what looks like a few small haemorrhoids around my anus and an open area that is taking its time to close and heel.
The first week was horrendous, first bowel movement 3 days post op was ok ish , after that I was literally gripping hold of the vanity and beside myself . The stinging / soreness was unbearable and I recommend the baths to ease this as it's horrendous.
I developed a rash around my Anus last week but I'm managing that with a nappy rash cream , oh the joys !
I knew from reading up about this surgery that it was horrendous but I honestly had no idea just how horrendous it would be ! If I had known I would never have home through with it . I only had one flare up recently in all the years I've had These haemorrhoids and it wasn't as bad as this . Recovery has consumed me , totally drained me and I wonder if I'll ever feel ' normal ' again and not have my backside dominate my waking hours every day ! I really feel for anyone going through a rough recovery from this surgery , it really lives up to its title of being one of the worse types of surgery to recover from .
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gemma198508 m4444
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I know exactly how you feel, I'm on day 10 post op(3rd time of having surgery) this time is definitely my worst. My doctor has prescribed me instillagel, it a numbing gel. Works wonders. Get booked in and ask if they can prescribe you. Definitely helps me along with multiple hot baths day and night. Hope you have a speedy recovery 😊
m4444 gemma198508
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Poor you having gone through this 3 times ! I know instilagel , we use it at work , I did think about using it . It's really weird as I'm worse when I rest after opening my bowels, if I'm busy after then it's much better and tolerable
I wish you a speedy recovery!
gemma198508 m4444
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Even better if you have access to it, give it a try. I had more done this time, was just fissures and hemmeroids 1st 2 times. This time they went to town on me, 8 polyps, 3 piles, cortorized fissures along with Botox, ended up with severely bruised coccyx so I have a bad back to go along with the bum pain. Definitely not a surgery to recommend is it, I most certainly will never go through it again no matter how much it's needed.
You to, hope your recovery gets easier and quicker. All my best
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