6 weeks post op leakage, pain and depressed fistulotomy

I have had fistulotomy slightly over 6 weeks now but still have pain with Bowel Movements it gets swollen and hours after that have to clean as there is constant leakage, it is very depressing at this time though in the afternoon it gets back to normal and have no irritation and it is more comfortable after. I have been doing sitz baths with chamomile for wound care as antibiotic ointments mostly give me skin rash and allergic reaction (stopped neosporin now using fucidin again but both cause skin rash), I do not use lax as I my bowel goes out of control with those, try to eat high fiber food and plenty of water but can get constipated at times... as well as I have IBS and simultaneously taking medicine for it probiotics, antacids and some for ulcer treatment. I keep visiting the doctor and he tells me there is no sign of a recurrence of the fistula however, the wound is not healing as fast as it should and the leakage is yellowish-green, no pus, which he says it is a good sign, just prolonging the healing time as the wound is not being closed and he doesn't know why. His Answer? wait a little longer... I am very depressed at this moment I really want to know if this is normal and if it will heal over-time .

I live far from family, I have been for 6 weeks on my own, all I do is work and home (alone), trying to constantly clean. Socializing 0 at this point, it is driving me mental.

Please share your experiences.

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