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Haemorrhoidectomy Advised

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skirmish
skirmish

Hi Everyone

I've been to see a consultant this afternoon and he has recommended a haemorrhoidectomy and the process to that is now in motion. Apparently my piles are Grade 3.

I have to say that the thought of this operation does not really appeal, especially after I've read various reports of just how unpleasant and painful the process is.

I've read about the HALO method which doesn't seem quite as barbaric but when I mentioned this to the consultant he seemed to dismiss it.

I have just made an appointment to chat with my GP who referred me to the consultant to see if he can offer any possible alternatives.

One thing the consultant did say was that if the piles were left untreated they could become ulcerative which obviously would then make the whole situation more serious.

While I realise the clock is now ticking down to the time when I go in for an operation in the end it's my body and I have the ultimate say on whether I go ahead with it.

I would appreciate some advice on this matter as I have to say that the haemorrhoidectomy sounds like hell.

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  • paul_65093
    paul_65093 skirmish

    Posted

    I am 4th week post stapled hemorrhoidectomy. 

    I can tell you that the first 2 weeks after were very painful.

    The best you can do is keep your stools soft.

    Take analgesia as prescribed

    And dig in mentally for your recovery.

    You will get there and it is worth it.

    • skirmish
      skirmish paul_65093

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply.

      May I ask why you had the stapled version and not the dreaded knife?

    • paul_65093
      paul_65093 skirmish

      Posted

      Basically the surgeons decision.

      Stated he chose the stapled version because of the location of anal fisure.

  • sandra2468
    sandra2468 skirmish

    Posted

    Helllo skirmish,

    Luckily I managed to get some different opinions.

    First and foremost if your haemorrhoids are from constipation,itching, and bleeding I guess you need some help.

    As a lady mine were from ladies prolapse so was offered operations which were not for me.  It has been a learning curve and an expensive learning curve.

    I suggest you do spend some money on 3 opinions.

    Research the doctors techniques as best as possible prior to the appointment.

    Speak to the secretary look at his website.

    There is normally and indication of what the doctor is trained in.

    There are so many different ops out there.

    Each doc uses their own technique this is a major problem for the patient as I was totally unaware.  

    The same for uro-gynaecology prolapse.

    All the best,

    Sandra

  • karen39013
    karen39013 skirmish

    Posted

    Hi I had haemerhoidectomy 4 years ago and yes it was bloody painful,  and was off work for about a month.  ,they have come back now and am about to get the Halo THD op which is supposed to be a lot less evasive, no cutting, no open wounds etc.  dredding it but hoping it won't be as bad as last op.  I would maybe get a second opinion on your options as you don't sound sure about going ahead with this.
  • skirmish
    skirmish

    Posted

    An update.

    Typically the day after I saw the saw the consultant my haemorrhoids were a lot better and much smaller. I wonder whether the consultants advice would have been the same if I'd seen him with them like that?

    Anyway, I had the discussion with my GP and I made the decision to cancel my haemorrhoidectomy. He did suggest that I could if I wished at some point be given the option of going to see another consulatnt at a different NHS Trust.

    I am currently being VERY careful with my diet and taking on lots of healthy fibrous food along with plenty of water to soften my stools. Things are not too bad at the moment and I'm hoping this may control the little blighters. Quite possibly they could also reach a state where a less painful opertaion/procedure is possible to treat them.

    Thanks for all the replies though and it's good to know it's not a unique problem I have.

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