Thanks for the kind words you guys! It's so nice to be in touch with people who know exactly what this beast is like and who are so supportive.
Well, I have been home now for two hours and in absolutely no pain. I was really expecting something worse, but I am not entirely fooled. They gave me IV pain meds after I woke up because the pain post op was at about a 4. The surgeon said that he removed some hemroids that he ran into, unexpectedly. He did a smooth fissurectomy with botox (no stitches), which made me very happy. I've read that some docs still use stitches and that can trap in fecal matter. I've been able to urinate, but once I start, I can't control the flow. Is that normal? Maybe it has to do with the botox? I had a wonderful anesthesiologist, who made me very comfortable. It seemed like as soon as I fell asleep, the proceedure was done quickly. Everything down there was taped up with gauze, but removing it was not painful.
I am afraid that the pain will rear it's ugly head at some point soon. I have a question for anyone who knows about pain killers. Is Norco (Hydrocodone) an effective pain killer? This is what he perscribed along with Aleve. I hope it is, because I'm so scared that this will get painful, especially during a BM.
I will report back after tomorrows dreaded BM.
OUCH!! Thanks for reading and listening. It is therapudic emotionally to share my story. Thanks!!