by NewMomInPain » 14 Oct 2014, 09:19
Hi Ladies,
I just want to thank you all for posting your stories. I have been suffering with a fissure since my son was three weeks -- he's five months now. My husband, family and friends are very supportive and sympathetic but since none of them have suffered with this issue, I've been feeling very alone. While I am so sorry we are all going through this, it does give me a little hope that I am not alone. I'm five weeks post- Botox and improved for one week and then the fissure reopened. I'm still breastfeeding my son a little everyday and plan to wean him by 6 months (even though the thought if that makes me terribly sad). My thought is maybe the hormone changes from breastfeeding (lack of estrogen, etc.) are keeping me from healing. If that doesn't work, it looks like surgery will be my last option...
I feel very fortunate that this issue is not life threatening. It is just very hard (as you know) to be in pain everyday when all I want is to enjoy this time with my beautiful little boy.
For those of you healing, I wish you continued success. And for those of you in my position, I wish you some relief soon.