Hemorrhoids - Rafaelo - Post procedure doubt

hi everyone

this forum has been so useful as had no real aftercare advice after the rafaelo, i had it done 14th dec fortunately not too many after effects, however still having bleeding which settled a few days after the procedure but has since started again, is this normal does anyone else experience this? i also had 3 large polyps which the consultant said he treated using the same procedure has anyone else had this?

look forward to hearing for you

many thanks

Hi all,

I had it last year end of July. It was really painful for three weeks after treatment but it was worth doing it. I have skin tags but they are shrinking gradually. I am relieved having tiered of steroid injections of NHS treatment. It requires changes in your eating habits. Avoid cheese and milk. I think the promise has been delivered. I hope it works for you guys. The pain has to be highlighted for those of you who are planning to do it.

Thanks

Had 3 grade 3 treated on the 11th Jan. Here is my experience to date:

Throughout I have only taken paracetamol and ibuprofen, alongside 1-4 laxatives per day and normal fibre granules supplement.

Days 1 – 3: Little to no pain, and a smooth feeling backside.

Day 4: Began to feel a pressure and a swelling sensation around 11 o’clock position.

Day 7: Pain ramps up to a 5/10 and a fleshy lump emerges at the 11 o’clock position.

Day 8-9: Pain increases to 6-8/10. Aforementioned lump increases in size and swelling beneath is evident, with area hard to touch in a similar way to internal piles.

Day 10-13: Same as above, however, the pre-existing skin tag at the 5 o’clock position also swelled, increasing in size and appearing irritated (red-ish).

Day 14-16 – Disappointingly, given my strict diet and watering regime, I was constipated. Had many unsuccessful visits to the toilet as I refused to push.

Pain as above throughout. Eventually had a bowl movement on day 16. Feel internally swollen and the two external lumps described above are at their largest (large pea sized).

Day 17 – Pain significantly decreases back to 2-3/10. Lumps at 5 and 11 o’clock remain. Internal swelling feeling underneath 11 o’clock remains but is less.

Day 18-19 – Dropped pain killers down to 2 doses per day. Windows of no pain. However, internal swelling feeling still present, but about 50% of what it was. The two lumps also appear to have shrunk to about half of their maximum. Slight aches on right hand side in roughly the same place as reported before procedure, but not as bad. Strange, random pangs of pain.

Day 20 – No pain killers. Still taking laxatives. Swelling feeling at 11 o’clock slightly increases after less that soft bowl movement. Pain back to regular 2-3/10.

Hoping this is all 'normla' and not a sign of more or the same hems.

Hello guys,

Just want to inform you that i went in for rafaelo the 2nd time, and Im seeing trememdious changes. great improvement on daily baisis.

first few days i had this swelling close to my anus, it wont go in, it was jus hanging there making me very uncomfortable and painful as well.

After 1st week the swelling has started reducing, bowel movement was great, feeling like a new born already. Im in day 11 presently so far so good. I will keep you posted with my experience.

Thanks