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Fistula plug recovery

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lucy75022
lucy75022

I had surgery for my anal fistula a week ago, which was the insertion of a collagen plug (safest option as it's going through a lot of muscle, unfortunately). I was told my recovery wouldn't be too painful and if successful, heal in 2 weeks (only a 50% success rate).

Does anyone have any details about recovery for a plug? There seems to be a lot of drainage coming out, including what looks like the end of the plug, and I'm still very sore - is this supposed to happen or has something gone wrong? Any info regarding recovery/healing from a fistula plug would be appreciated!

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  • tulip78
    tulip78 lucy75022

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    hope all is ok.

    i have fistula bit too scared to have surgery.

    the plug sounds a brilliant option

    i am in uk so i cant choose what option to have. worried about incontinence

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