How long after surgery until you are feeling pretty good?

I am so sorry for what you have been through!  What was it like prior to surgery?  Did you develop new hemorrhoids or did the doctor not remove them all???

My hemorrhoids have been painful and it is hard to stand for any long length of time!  I also get spasms and I THINK that is from the hemorrhoids but I havent been sure.  I tried a Pelvic Floor Therapist and she said I was tight but the problem hasn't resolved.

I had same issues as me4444

These new roids came two weeks after. I went to walk in clinic first week to get more meds. Doc there had a look said he did a good job. Then went to emerg two weeks later as meds were not helping with pain..

They also said he did a good job. Third week back in emerg with pain 24/7 like I've never felt in my life.. Doc there couldn't touch me.. I was so swollen n had hemrroids plus skin tags come about.. Still have then today going on 7 weeks today. Very painful. Need more meds so will see family doc today and appt to see surgeon on Thursday.. I have no idea where the pain is initially coming from. But its not getting any better. I don't think im healed inside yet as well. How can one heal when they have a bm daily..

Plz reconsider this. Try the baby cream to see if they settle down n do sitz baths 2 to 3 times daily..

I feel your pain and from this experience it did not go so well with me.. A lot of pain n suffering more so now then before i had this surgery.

Take care and I pray you get through this.

Hi, I have similar issues like you. The healing process unfortunately takes time in some people. Do you take any laxatives? I take 2 sachets of macrogol per day to keep stool soft. This is very important. Can you sit without pain throughout the day? Also do you notice any blood after BMs?

Thanks for sharing that info.  I am so torn and SCARED!   Were all of your hemorrhoids external?  What do you do for pain after your bowel movements now? 

Did you do laser surgery?  I have looked and looked- all the colon-rectal surgeons here in PA seem to use the traditional method.  I am not sure if there are doctors in PA that do the laser for hemorrhoidectomy's?   Do you have any other info about it?  I saw the one place in Arizona but I didn't know if it was legit or a hoax.

Yes I did 2 weeks ago. I am from India, so I am not sure where to find but you can google. I will says pain was minimal or no only during BM and if you take stool softener than it will be very less.

Thanks for the info!!  I am glad you are passed the worst!!  I have had the bandings done for the internals and I thought that was painful and kept me up at night so I am just really worried.  But these internal hems have been altering my life so much-  I can hardly stand long, forget day trips with the family, even grocery shopping for an hour is so painful and by the end I am hardly able to walk to my car.  What were your hems like before hand? 

i Just hope if I go with the surgery it will solve the problem.  I have spasms I think and sometimes if I stand too long I feel like I need to have a bowel movement even if I dont- and then if I sit I feel better.  I am 33.  This is ridiculous and I need my life back!  I want to enjoy life!

 

Wow they sound bad. Mine were nowhere near that bad. My main issue was the Skin Tag, it was about the size of my thumb and squashy like a marshmallow between my butt cheeks. It made hygiene impossible and I felt constantly sore and itchy, plus I could feel it’s squashiness when sitting. I didn’t have any of the pain that you describe.

If it’s that bad for you, I would say get the surgery done. If you’re mentally prepared for the pain and physically prepared (there’s some great tips on here like frozen nappies to ease swelling, use salt or tea tree oil in the bath, eat mainly soup and fruit etc) then you’ll get through it and at least there will be an end in sight.

I still have an open wound but I can see that once it’s healed and I’m less sore, then the problem will have gone for me.

Everyone had a different experience and there are lots of horror stories out there, I was really scared about how it would be and I’ve not found it as bad as expected. So don’t think that the only way is a horrible experience, hopefully I am an example of a positive experience and yes it was painful but it’s getting better. Bear in mind that people won’t be likely to share their experience if it wasn’t worth moaning about so if it’s good they’re unlikely to share it on a forum.

I’m 34 so I know how you feel. You need your life back and to enjoy time with your family. I’ve gained loads of weight through being unable to exercise due to this and other gynae probs I had after birth which have been operated on also. Now it’s all done, I’m almost back to pre-birth normal and SO looking forward to shifting the weight and getting my life back. Do it, you deserve to enjoy life.

Thank you so much for the encouragement.  How are you feeling today and how did you make it through Thanksgiving?  

Hi, I’m on day 17 now and feel almost completely normal at rest, sitting is now fine. I’m in the UK so we don’t have Thanksgiving. I got my Dr to sign me off work for another week as I’m still a bit sore and I think that should be plenty. I will have had three weeks off then. 

 BMs are still sore but not as bad as they were and it’s a little sore for a while after but doesn’t stop me doing anything. I can wear jeans now too which is a bonus.

My main issue now is itching. You know when you have a scab that is healing and it itches...I have that feeling a lot. I guess it’s a good thing as it means the outer wound is healing and the new skin is forming, but my goodness it drives me mad. A wet wipe brings a bit of relief. I’ve also been using this olive oil balm (http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/dr-organic-virgin-olive-oil-bio-balm-60086371?skuid=086371&&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_adid=210906234626&utm_adgID=58700002702351962&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoYbggdzb1wIVS7XtCh1PEQpEEAQYAiABEgIlx_D_BwE) with vitamin c, cocoa butter, arnica etc that I have used on surgery scars before and it seems to be soothing and making the outer wound less raw. I just rub a little in after a shower. 

Have you come to a decision about whether to go ahead with it?

Hello Barb.

How are you healing. I will be 8weeks this Tuesday. Still cant go back to work as im still having a lot if pain.. Mornings are bad as i have my bm first thing then suffer the rest of the day. Around between 3 n 5pm i can function but not near my normal life i had prior to this.

Do u know anyone that has gone through this surgery and had to have another within two months time? Im looking to know how they were after 2nd time. Im scared to death to go under again. Im booked for Dec 12. Surgeon says he wants to do rectal exam but cant unless he puts me under as he tried this last week and my anus. Well to me its so closed up tight i cant even see the opening my self and its been too painful to even think of putting any creams in let alone have a doctors finger inserted in me doing a rectal exam..

He also said he may have to cut again... Really not looking forward to this. I hope to have my life back before this date comes.

Any one who has had a similar issue like I plz share.

Hope you are on the mend Barb

Oh gosh sorry i sent the previous text to you.. Didn't realize you had not had the surgery yet. I meant to send to Lolly125.

Lolly plz read the recent thread to Bard.. I posted my message to her but had meant it for you.

Sorry for the confusion .

Meds mess with my mind. Cant think straight.. So if u will plz read Barbs thread .

Thx Hope u r doing well.

Oh wow, I’m so sorry, that sounds awful! I’m now on day 18 post op and almost feel normal. BMs are still painful and am sore for a while after but I can now wear jeans again and go about my normal day, just need a rest and loose clothing at the end. 

I have read about people using dilators to widen their opening. I had these vaginally after I tore during child birth and was stitched back together too tight. Eventually, I had to be cut and restitched to correct it as I was in too much pain from scar tissue. But the dilators are smooth plastic cylinders of differing thickness that you insert in size order over a period of time to gently stretch the tissue. However, it sounds as though that would be too painful for you. 

I understand your fears but further surgery could fix the issues you are experiencing. I guess you have to ask yourself if you don’t go ahead with it, can you potentially live this way? If the answer is no, I’d say trust the Dr and go for further surgery/examination. Best that you’re under and therefore unaware until you come round. 

Good luck and fingers crossed for a more positive outcome. 

Thank you for replying back.

Seriously I cannot live this way. Its takin away my quality of life. I cant work. I cant exercise. I cant go shopping as waking n standing for too long is painful..

My social life is NIL.

Glad I have friends who call to see how im doing but sad that i cant get out to enjoy spending time with them on weekends.

I miss my work and need my life back. Ppl at my job have no idea why I'm off. In seven yrs I've not taken time off due to illness. Im never sick. So this is a shock to them as well. And i cant tell them my problem as its to personal and it will spread like wild fire to 300 co workers lol..

Trying to stay positive but its not easy when you have to begin your day with pain and turn to narcotics to help u cope . There is no way i want to become addicted to pain pills I only take one a day in the morning. By early or late evening its tolorable

At least I can sleep as this is all I've been doing 80% of my recovery.

Yes i believe it is scar tissue causing my pain.

Im hoping to find other alternatives before surgery again.

Just happy that you are doing well..

One day at a time I will get there myself.

😉

Does it feel like you have a knife inside you? I felt like that in my vagina for two years after the birth of my daughter which was caused by scar tissue from tearing. Even though I had surgery to widen my vaginal opening and remove some of the scar tissue, I still felt the pain and it made no real difference. I then sought a private gynaecologist which was expensive and did my own research. From what I read, I asked her about silver nitrate treatment and she did this on me once a week for four weeks. It was THE most painful thing ever (imagine someone putting a red hot polker inside you and rubbing it around). Because it chemically burns the scar tissue away and cauterises the nerve endings. BUT it was the one thing that progressed and eased my pain overall. It burned like hell for a day or two and then felt WORLDS better. I just lay in a cool bath for ages. I would recommend researching it - there are lots of forums discussing different people’s experiences. Maybe ask your Dr or Surgeon if he thinks this could work for you?

Funny you should ask.

I did some research and found some items herbal products that can dissolve scar tissue..

Im thinking of trying if i can find these products and one is Colloidal Silver.

The constant pain after the Glass like sharp painful bms are achy throbbing and my legs and butt checks ache as well.

Im will to try anything to get over this.