I appreciate your warm vibes, Cheryl.
Things were more "consistent" today...no mush and I only had a brief "sting" rather than a tremendous burn. Actually, I had two BMs and the second one barely stung at all.

I'm still having to force myself to get up and move around. It's especially rough in the AM. Physically, I still have a ways to go, I guess.
I also had quite a bit more discomfort than usually "down there" after the BMs...that's my fissure acting up, no doubt..
Hugh

Update:

I am now back to work, second day on the job and handling it well. Tomorrow will be two weeks since the surgery. Tonight I have a part time teaching job to return to, hope I handle that well!

I'm sitting on my butt a lot more without even realizing it! I was still having problems with a too-tight ass and discomfort down there over the weekend, so I began using my nefedipine again (the CRS told me no creams) and it really made an almost instant difference!!!.

No pain during or after my BMs and when I cough now, I don't feel any pain in my ass, another sign things are getting better down there.

I am still a bit uncomfortable for a short time down there after my morning BMs, and I'm finding that I have to have two or three BMs before I'm done for the day. Hope this gets better soon.

Hugh

that's great news hugh!!!!
is the nefedepine (spelling?) in pill form?
i am really happy for you!
keep up the great recovery.....pretty soon you'll be all healed up.
g.

Ahhh glad to hear its getting better Hugh - not long now and youll be completely healed
...... I hope you dont leave us once your all better ????

I don't plan on leaving, Cheryl! You guys (& gals) have been too good to me!! You're my new family!
Gareth, I used the nefedipine cream I already had....the pill wouldn't work for a fissure. And it HAS made a difference. Against Dr.s orders!!!
I held up amazingly well yesterday!
Hugh

OK, I bumped my thread back up...it's been very quiet here on this board and I suppose no news is good news...perhaps most if not all of our newer members aren't suffering so much and have things under control. I hope so.
I'm at the point where my fissure should be healed. Maybe it is! I sure haven't had any pain or problems in a loooong while. Fantastic! My poop continues to be soft and a #4 on the Bristol Stool Scale (mostly) and kinda thin and narrow. Friendly to whatever fissure still exists!
Hey, I've got an idea. I'll take a digital photo of me arse and YOU guys can determine if it's healed!!! I'll post it RIGHT HERE!!!

So whaddya think, is it better!!!
LOL!

oooo golly...lolol
ahhh....think ya might wanna increase the fiber there buddy....
lolololol..................yikes!

Oh Gee Hugh, i really thought that was gonna be a picture of your arse then... :pale: i was a wee bit scared!!!
Any way glad to hear your recovery is coming along nicely - i think you had it a little rougher than a few of us just post op - but im relieved you got there :bom:
Maybe you can post in the surgery poll now... if you feel you are 'healed'?? http://anal-fissure.org/General-Anal-Fissure-Forum-c1/Considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/Our-Surgery-Stats-t65.htm

C

Hey, Giz and Cheryl get the prize for finding the abandoned post!
Hugh