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Hemorrhoidectomy

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cassius39002
cassius39002

I had my surgery on Wednesday 4th April I had internal haemorrhoids and three polyps that was also going to be removed I had to be put under general anaesthetic as one of the polyp was to close to the rectum, anyway had the pre op consultation the week before and was told what the procedure would be and that would need at least two weeks to recover and that I would be held in recovery for at least minimum of 4 hours and I wouldn’t release to I had passed urine, when I met with the surgeon on the day of the op he told me that he would be doing a hemorrhoidectomy and that  I would need about three weeks off work to recover which is fine, well i had the op was moved back on to the ward after being the threate recovery and coming round from the G A on the ward was taken to the Loo but I wasnt able to pass urine but was being made ready to be discharged ?? Well I was given my discharge letter and some meds which was for pain relief which are paracetamol and ibuprofen and omeprazole ( to reduce my stomach acid ) and some extra dressing but was told I should bleed that much but no stool softener , but it’s not Saturday and I’m still bleeding and it’s seems to be constant congealed and clotty blood also notice that I’ve got two piles outside the rectum now where as they where internal so not sure what’s he’s actually done on the letter that was given and the copy for my gp it says eua of ano-rectum, excision of polyp in anterior wall, ligation haemorrhoidectomy at 3,5,7 o’clock position few pds stitch were placed to appose the anal skin and mucosa now I understand some of that but not all the surgeon never spoke to me afterwards l was discharged at 8pm that Wednesday but didn’t pass urine till 2.30am the bleeding hasn’t eased up and now the haemorrhoids two are external which wasn’t like that before so guess im not sure do I push them back up like I was doing before the op or not ???? and now wearing sanitary towels as I’m bkeeding through the dressing but I’m meant to keep the area clean and dry, how ?? And help pls 

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  • studentmum2
    studentmum2 cassius39002

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    Hi Cassius. It's early days yet. Don't go pushing anything up. It may just be swelling from the surgery and may right itself over time. You can bleed on and off for the first couple of weeks but if you're overly concerned about anything go and see your GP for reassurance x

    • cassius39002
      cassius39002 studentmum2

      Posted

      Thank you for the advice another thing I’ve been able to pass urine last two days without much trouble but today it’s like I really feel the need to go but nothing happening at all I’ve had another bowel movement which was more painful than the first one just wondering is it possible to stop being able to pass urine and when can I expect things to get more comfortable 
    • studentmum2
      studentmum2 cassius39002

      Posted

      Cassius I still have problems urinating. Some days I can only go when I sit in the sitz bath. It's a right pain coz then I have to empty and clean it and then refill so I can have a bm and I'm 4 weeks post op. I think it's just because of swelling inside. I find it hard to urinate on days where it's hard to have a bm so I presume it's all connected

    • cassius39002
      cassius39002 studentmum2

      Posted

      Thanks can I ask what meds you was given cos as I’ve said only been given paracetamol and ibuprofen and stuff to reduce my stomach acid omeprazole 
    • mary90364
      mary90364 cassius39002

      Posted

      Where did you get your operation?

      Mine was in the UK.

      I was given lactulose and fybogel for BM

      For pain I was given paracetamol and dihydrocodeine.

    • mary90364
      mary90364 cassius39002

      Posted

      I would contact the hospital about passing urine.

      When I had the operation in October I was not discharge until I could pass urine.

  • Happybum
    Happybum cassius39002

    Posted

    All part and parcel of the surgery. There is a lot of info her on the forums about it, at all different stages of the operation. I have already written all about my experience so search for that here. Soft foods, lots of fibre. LOTS Of sitz baths, etc. 
  • chris50798
    chris50798 cassius39002

    Posted

    I have swelling which felt like external haemorrhoids.. they were hard as rock too in the first two weeks. I gently tried to push them back, but don’t do it - I realise that it’s just swelling. I’m about day 29 now and have no pain. Just some discomfort if I strain myself by lifting something heavy. But I can sit fine now. Also the swelling is still there but it’s a bit softer and smaller I would say. I’m confident the doc was telling the truth now in that it would disappear after about 6 weeks 
    • mary90364
      mary90364 chris50798

      Posted

      Are you saying you have external haemorrhoids and you have been to the doctor ??????
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