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5 weeks post hemorrhoidectomy and still so much pain!

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janet95101
janet95101

Hi, everyone! Just reading this forum & knowing I'm not alone in my suffering helps me, as I have felt alone and like I was only person still having so much suffering post surgery. I'm 5 weeks past hemorrhoid removal surgery and everyday feels worse or at least as bad as the day before. Will this ever end? I use the creams, soak in baths, keep clean, eat light to avoid harsh bm's, I still have anywhere from 3-6 a day, each one more excruciating than the last. At my 3 wk checkup, dr told me now I have a fissure, which is so painful I can hardly breathe. I havent sat for 5 weeks, just can't. NO WAY I can even think of working, I can barely walk. I'm terrified to eat because you eat, you poop. I don't wanna poop anymore. One bm has me in bed all day. I'm not a wimp, & this is not my first surgery, but by far it has been the hardest thing I've ever been through. I'm getting worse not better, or thats how it feels to me, & I just want my life back. The pain even when there's been no bm is more than I can take. All I do is cry. I'm so desperate for relief and to know that I'm not alone in this. PLEASE SOMEONE TALK TO ME!!

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    Guest janet95101

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    Hi Janet,

    You're not alone! I'm three months (12 weeks) post surgery and still have problems. My pain was minimized a month ago, but still discomforts due to swelling. I just want to assure you that everyone's healing is different. Some feel healed in less than a month and some in 3 to 6 months. 2 months ago, when I was feeling living in hell due to pain (just like you, now), my surgeon told me my symptoms of discomfort will wear off in 6 months but I didn't believe him! Now, after 3 months I do believe! Please believe me: 1) you're not alone. 2) The recovery time is so different for everyone 3) Give yourself and your body and mind some TIME. I know it is NOT easy at all, but this is the only solution. 4) Be sure the pain will subside gradually, please remember: not suddenly, but gradually. 5) According to my understanding of your situation, the main cause of your discomfort might be from the fissure (not the hemorrhoids surgery). Give it some time. most of fissures will heal themselves. 6) Make your mind calm. Not easy, I know. but still not impossible. For yourself and your family. I am sure your family is also very depressed and worried for you.... It will pass, not quickly and not easily, but it will. Be strong, be a fighter.. try try try... Thanks Janet

    • janet95101
      janet95101 Guest

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      Sorry for taking so long to respond to your wonderful response, but thank you for your kind and encouraging words, Allen!! I am approaching the 8 wk mark this Thursday and I see my surgeon that day to find out how much more healing internally has happened in the last 3 weeks. I was still in terrible pain week 5. I still have pain today, my sleep is all off, bm's are still uncomfortable for me but mostly AFTER, not during. I can use a sitz or soak in tub and still be itchy, achy, feel sore & stabbing pains up to hours after all that. Normal? Idk...maybe. But ready or not, I have to get back to work after week 8. Id love to afford 4 more weeks but I cant. My fear is getting back to work being truly unable to functionally do my job. All I can do is pray and continue to rest every available waking minute I have. I still dont know if fissure is even the or an issue or if Im just a slow healer. But either way, hopefully really soon I can have my life back. It wasnt all that great (I hate my job) but at least I could physically do it. Now Id give anything just to get back to that place. Anyway, I hope you are feeling better these days and ROLL TIDE!!!

  • lou101
    lou101 janet95101

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    Hi, I'm in the same boat as you. I had banding of the haemorroids done and botox to my fissure for the 6th time 5 week ago, the pain im in is unbearable. Doc gave me antibiotics even though he can't see an infection but could be internal, 3rd day and no better, I'm trying everything! I'm self employed so don't get sick pay and struggling to get my hours in. I can sit and lay and be fine, it's when I'm stood up. I know after the 6th time this isn't right. I can honestly say I've never felt this depressed ever. It's got to stage where I just can't cope with it anymore. I've pushed at docs to get seen sooner, they have sent the letter over but still no appointment for me.

    How are you feeling now??

    Please anyone talk to me and convince me ill heal 😭

  • christine_78577
    christine_78577 janet95101

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    Hello Janet. I know it's been some time for you but wondered how you got on.im now 5weeks post op and still terrible pain after bowel movement does it ever get better. Please reply

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