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I got a cancellation so i get to have my surgery next thursday. im happy to finally be getting this done albeit nervous. the nurse is calling me tuesday to go through things . to those who have had the surgery is there any prep such as bowel prep? also i have said ill be back at work monday i just work part time at a desk job so hope this is realistic
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meaghan43977 mary98122
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Sorry to be so critical but MONDAY to return to work! I didnt return for an entire Month..
It's a painful recovery I couldnt sit on my bum for almost a week. Not sure how this will work with 4 days.... watch what you eat before to soften your stool, if you live in Ontario you can apply for sickness benefits they cover you until your able to go back to work look into it.
but 4 days isnt enough time...
the numbing agent they use last 2 days and after you feel everything ... your on high dose of pain killer and your on an awful diet like I couldnt even image me going to work and dealing with what I did.
get everything you need before surgery your not going to want to go anywhere
mary98122 meaghan43977
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oh no! if i cant make it my boss will be cross x
sam93288 mary98122
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im currently day8 post removal and theres no way i could be at work
im planning 4-8 weeks off work
mary98122 sam93288
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were you hems inflamed at time of op, mine are not at minute but bowel prep could change that. the nurse is callung next tuesday but did you have bowel prep before op, also were you in and out same day?
meaghan43977 sam93288
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Ya I agree I was 4 weeks off back to work full time,
sam93288 mary98122
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no mine i didnt think were that bad the day of the op but the consultant said 2 were horrific and 1 was bad so he took all three
no i had no bowel prep at all just arrived on the day
get yourself a bidet or sitz bath they are the best thing ever and take lots of hot baths (the hotter th better after bm
a good stool softener and pain relief
i was only in a day
Feli1219 mary98122
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it depends on the surgery you receive. My doctor suggested to take at least 3 days off. Well after the surgery he wrote me a letter to take a week off since he did not do what we spoke about (rubber band option). He told me he had to cut my internal and external hemorrhoids and they were to big for the rubber band option. I didnt do this but im sure it would have helped. Try eating fruits and veggies a few days before surgery. Also drink a stool softner. I wish i was told to do so since after the surgery a bm is soooo important. I used the bathroom after three day of surgery and it was the worst pain i had experienced even giving birth naturally. i also fainted with a bm-not trying to scare you since not everyone is the same. After I felt better for like 2 days and then caught a fever for 2 days (no infection-er told me it was my body fighting thru the pain). after that I have not gotten better. Its been approximately a week and few days and plan to take another week from work. i also work part time and sitting but I cant even sit for a long time. i also have to use the bathroom alot. i am hoping it gets better. but its just a wait period. good luck. make sure u buy baby wipes unscented. dont use toilet paper. it will hurt and irritate. and donalot of sitz bath or sitting. it helps alot with epsom salt. drink you pain meds you will need it trust me they become the best thing ever. not trying to scare you but be ready for the unexpected pain
mary98122 Feli1219
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i just hope they do the surgery as my hems are shrunk at the moment. ill be disappointed if i dont get the surgery and then they rear their ugly head again!
lou101 mary98122
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they will cut them off internally, if they aren't external still they still are they inside.
mary98122 lou101
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hey lou i was so worried they wouldnt do it i say my gp he took one look and said oh dont worry they'll do the surgery! lol bought a sitz bath today roll on thursday cant wait to get it over with
h45851 mary98122
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All the very best for thursday.. hope all goes well. i have mine scheduled in two weeks. would be glad to hear from you post op with any recovery tips.
mary98122 h45851
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i will definitely update thanks for the reply
lou101 mary98122
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yep. keep us updated! good luck!
lou101 mary98122
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yep. keep us updated! good luck!