I heard on the radio today about the persons dying at the Taj Hotel. Probably close by. Too bad.

raul - my surgeon has said that even scar tissue can bleed a bit...and that would be once the fissure has healed. so seeing a little bit of blood shouldn't worry you too much, although i definitely know the panic it can bring about. try not to be too anxious about this unless you're dripping into the toilet or something (that's how i was in the first few months of the fissure. ackkk!!)

My fissures almost never bled First one bled only when it was first torn. Later, I saw blood only twice - there were small droplets on TP , but both times it meant that my fissure was re -torn again . In my experience blood means disaster - but everybody is different.

Hello everyone,
Hopefully everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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I did eat more than usual, but made sure to supplement my fiber intake to the daily recommended dose.(25 to 30 grams)
HappyAss, I was reading your post an yes this is the closest a man will ever get to experience a period.

After reading your post, I did get to think why I was hanging in the toilette for a long period of time.
I guess it came down to the strong force of habit, I have accustomed myself over the years.
I used to sit down and read magazine articles or checkout a news article in the paper.
It's also hard having to go to the toilette at work since, I always like to time my BM around breaktime. I also freak out whenever I miss a BM that I'm routinely know when to take it. (once a day, normally in the morning).
Since that day, I have tried to go to the toilette only when I have the strong urge to do so. I have also had no apparent sign of bleeding on my poop or my moist towelette.
Again Thanks for everyone's responses.

i completely understand raul about freaking out when you miss your routine BM. i freaked out if by the third day i didn't have any BM!!!!!
i would like to be regular on a daily basis but sometimes that just won't do and i will begin to worry at about day three if nothing has come out - or if i haven't got that signal!
anyway, i am glad you haven't seen any bleeding lately. that's great news.

I would probably go into cardiac arrest if I hadn't had a bm in three days as I usually go 2 or 3 times a day now. I used to go every other day b/4 these const problems and did sometimes go every three days years ago, but now I wouldn't be able to stand the apprehension. It works better for me to keep everything flowing so I know how best to try to adjust my laxative, but everyone is different!!

cherylk wrote:I would probably go into cardiac arrest if I hadn't had a bm in three days as I usually go 2 or 3 times a day now. I used to go every other day b/4 these const problems and did sometimes go every three days years ago, but now I wouldn't be able to stand the apprehension. It works better for me to keep everything flowing so I know how best to try to adjust my laxative, but everyone is different!!

funny Cheryl....continue taking the laxatives, we don't want you to do that!

Hope everyone is well,
Today I had a bout of diarrhea, and again had blood. I wasn't real discouraged this time since I have read on this forum that that is normal, if it only happens every once in awhile and not daily.
Well, I went to lie down on my bed and crossed my legs, and that's when the discomfort came back. I was freaking out because I haven't felt that type pain, for about 3 weeks now.
I went racing for some advil and took about 4 of them at once.
I sat down to relax, and after about 20 minutes the pain subsided.
I have an appointment with my CRS tomorrow, and I'll ask him if this thing is healing or not.

It's starting to get really frustrating because when I think I'm doing good, BAM! I get thrown back down to the floor when any setback happens.
I have read on this board that setbacks are common, but mentally this AF is getting pretty tiring.
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Yes, I think AF can often be worse mentally than physically. That is why I am taking an A/D!! Keep us posted on what your CRS says as we all continue to learn from each other. Good luck!!
Cheryl

It takes a terrible toll mentally, but imagine the mental anguish if you were in pain all day, or even half the day every day, like I was.
Count your blessings.