Hi Everyone,
I had an anal skin tag removed 2.5 weeks ago with a CRS. (Will be 3 weeks this Friday.) It was only a tag, no fissure, no hemorrhoids. He injected some numbing agent and then cut it off, gave me one or two stitches. I had it removed for cosmetic and hygiene reasons and the CRS didn't really go into much detail as far as what I should expect with healing other than that it'd be sore for 7-10 days, stitches will dissolve, etc. The recovery was mostly fine and I dealt with the pain with Advil, nothing excruciating. But here is my problem: right at the site of incision, or right next to it, I have a lump, maybe the size of a pea or slightly smaller. It's almost as if my skin tag is still there except for being totally fleshy it's somewhat firm like a lump. It was much bigger at first and did shrink, but now seems to be in limbo as if it's here to stay. I am panicking that I went through the ordeal and expense of having the tag removed only to have another form in its place. I still see the stitch; it basically borders this lump and I almost have to move the lump over with my finger to see it.
Anyone else have this experience? What can I expect? Will it go away?
edited to add: it doesn't hurt per se but definitely still sensitive to the touch. Though less and less so each day. That said I suppose it's still healing and potentially can expect some swelling as a result. Just wondering if I can expect this thing to totally disappear or if I am going to be left with something.
background: the tag I had removed was the result of an external hemorrhoid while pregnant with my now 8 year old daughter. I don't have any issue with fissures or hems in general and just wanted the tag gone for cosmetic and hygiene reasons. The CRS referred to it as "small" but it sure as heck didn't seem small to me! I am a 37 year old healthy female.
THANK YOU