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Hemorrhoidectomy

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alizee86
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I have a big extrenal thrombosed hemorrhoid (size of a grape)I would say grade 3 or 4. Tried everything that is usually recommended and also every treatment my GP prescribed, nothing’s worked. I went to a&e and had it lanced but it did nothing at all. I am seeing a colorectal specialist later this week for a first consultation, I’m an NHS patient but it’s in a private clinic (referred by my GP). This problem is really affecting me not just physically but emotionally, mainly as I haven’t been able to have sex with my partner due to embarrassment and he is wondering why but I cannot tell him, I worry he will leave if I don’t get this problem fixed ASAP. I am really hoping to be offered surgery, ideally hemorrhoidectomy as I can’t see any other treatment working. My question is this: is it likely they will offer me surgery and how long will I wait between my first consultation and the surgery if I am offered it? How long did you wait? Thank you

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  • jimmy_13217
    jimmy_13217 alizee86

    Posted

    Alizee....how long have you had yours?  I developed two ETH in late January.  One bled by itself and healed in three weeks. The other is still around after 4 months!  I have seen my PCP once and colo rectal doc twice.  They said no surgery as second hem is very small and resolving.  I STILL have issues sitting for long periods of time.  I am trying not to think about it but it is hard not to.  It is bettter than before but after four months this should be gone! 
    • alizee86
      alizee86 jimmy_13217

      Posted

      Hi Jimmy I’ve had mine for weeks and they tried everything, no sign of improvement. I’m going to beg the colorectal specialist for an op as I cannot stay like this any longer. My biggest issue is the fact I cannot be intimate with my partner and if I don’t get this problem fixed ASAP I will lose him.
  • theresa66255
    theresa66255 alizee86

    Posted

    Go ahead and be straight up with your partner because surgery is very painful and it's almost impossible to sit down for several days.

    • alizee86
      alizee86 theresa66255

      Posted

      I do not live it here my partner so I have the option to not see him for a week or two until most of the post operative pain has gone. How long did you wait to have sex again after surgery?
  • mary90364
    mary90364 alizee86

    Posted

    I had four internal and two external removed in October last year. For BM I was given lactulose and fybogel and pain I was given paracetamol and dihydrocodeine. I did not have much pain and only took paracetamol. The first BM was painful as you do not know what to expect but I had a shower after it, then changed it to sitting in a hot bath which helped. You have some leakage so wore pads. I took small walks and built this up.

    I was sick after the operation so had to stay in hospital over night.

    I read what people were saying before my operation and was dreading the operation but I would still do it again.

    I have bran flakes with either raspberries or blackberries for breakfast and drink lots of water this helps BM.

    My operation was in the UK.

    • alizee86
      alizee86 mary90364

      Posted

      Hi Mary thank you for your message and helpful tips. I hope you are all better now. Did you have to wait long between your first colorectal appointment and actual surgery? Thank you x
    • mary90364
      mary90364 alizee86

      Posted

      Hi I had to wait 15 weeks. Also for my first appointment after going to the doctor about 8 weeks. The waiting time for appointments in UK is ridiculous.
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