by Bloops » 08 Mar 2019, 17:50
Hey Bkan..
I actually thought it was a laser sphincterotomy.. But I was mistaken. It was a laser fissurectomy.. Where he just refreshes the area by burning away the scar tissue and gives the Fisher a fresh atmosphere for healing.
I was scared and skeptical... But from the time of my first bowel movement which was Friday March 1st, (after the Wednesday procedure) I knew things were very different for the better.
The procedure was done in a clinic with anaesthesia. The worst part for me was the enema cuz I'm not good with anything going up (enemas or suppositories). The day before the procedure I had 2 BMs.. So I don't know if that is the reason that the enema did not make me poop. But they said it happens sometimes and still went ahead.
I woke up with some dull pain in the area.. A nurse came and changed the dressing and gave me instructions as well as a prescription. My biggest worry was that I had a swollen bump on the outside but they said its normal and prescribed an ointment as well as a drink for it and now it's more or less gone.
I still use docusate sodium (dulcoease) and I spoke to the secretary today and she said to stop the suppository is causing so much discomfort. So I will melt them and try to get them in with a qtip and my finger.
Dr. Pappas' English is not great but his secretary speaks fluently and she is quite knowledgeable and kind.
The key now, from what they keep stressing is to avoid constipation.. And so far I'm pretty good. I will update u in 2 days as I think the suppository attempts for 6 nights is the only reason I don't say fantastic instead of pretty good. I started the suppository Saturday night (March 2nd) as instructed, but I feel like the bowel movements i had prior to those were slightly better than the ones I have these days cuz I feel a very slight sting. Or maybe cuz I'm a bit too excited and eating more.
They are worth the call. I called them and they made the appointment for a week later. They really care about solving the pain. If you go tell them stefan says hi :)
Hoping for the best for you. I'll keep u posted about my next few days.
PS.. I had a botox also on Feb 1st but it didn't do much. And Dr. Pappas says it is fine to do the procedure with the botox and can even be helpful.