by Water Bear » 30 Nov 2017, 20:17
Two weeks today! Great news that you guys are doing well too!!
I still have some discomfort, like a slight burning, with some BMs (not all - what's up with that?!). Other than that, I'm feeling totally normal and wondering why I didn't do this ages ago!
No signs of incontinence. The sense of urgency when I do need to go is slightly stronger than normal, but I live in a house with two people and only one toilet, and I have been able to 'hold it' without trouble!
Bruising has disappeared.
The edges of the LIS wound are still slightly raised/swollen but I guess that'll go away as it heals. It is a tiny wound - less than 1 cm long - even though my surgeon uses the 'open' technique, which relies on a bigger incision than the 'closed' technique.
The fissurectomy site has healed over already.
On your suggestion, getmylifeback, I've added Metamucil to my day and it is great at producing bulk! It's really helping me. Gotta keep the muscle nice and stretchy.