by Bottom Gun » 24 Jul 2021, 09:55
7/24/21 – Day 21, Three-week Update (NOTE to the moderators - I am posting this update here and on the POLL ON HEALTH topic because I committed to giving updates weekly for both topics and can't determine how to update both otherwise)
I have been applying the Vaseline for a full 3 weeks now. The results, to me, are nothing short of amazing. There is no more pain, no swelling at all, and no blood.
When I first began this method to treat my fissure, I was doubtful but hopeful.
The idea I had was to keep my fissure coated with a layer of Vaseline continuously for four weeks. My thought was by keeping it coated like this I would be shielding the fissure from the irritation of fecal matter to the extent possible, and to keep the surrounding skin moist, allowing the fissure to heal naturally.
During my first several days I was concerned that, by only using the Vaseline, and not the Boudreaux Butt Paste, the swelling would flare. It didn’t. For the first 5 days of using Vaseline everything appeared to be staying the same as with the Butt Paste.
Improvement began to be noticeable on day 6, and by day 10 I believe the fissure finally closed after 13 painfully long years.
Like I explained in my earlier updates, I started out by re-applying the Vaseline hourly. Since around day 15 my re-application interval has increased to around every 2 hours. This was made possible because of the healing that was taking place. Swelling was now non-existent. I believe that the skin covering the closed fissure is now strengthening.
I haven’t seen any posts about anyone else trying this. I may be a unique case, but I don’t believe that. I believe that the body will heal a fissure if you can shield the fissure from the irritation of fecal matter for a period long enough for the body to do its work. If you have tried this, it would be useful to let this forum know if you had any results, good or bad.
I will give another update after completing my four-week treatment.
Good luck to you all.