by NDMK312 » 31 Mar 2015, 08:06
Thanks Tigerbutt2, I did take a percocet at lunch yesterday and the pain went down significantly. I didn't need to take another one, and was pretty much pain free by bedtime. I soaked and took two Tylenol for precaution before bed. This morning I had two BMs the first one was a little hard and there was a very, I mean very, small amount of blood. However, the throbbing pain returned after that. I went one more time about 30 minutes to an hour later, which was very soft. This only made the pain more intense. I soaked and took a percocet and it's slowly starting to kick in. I called the surgeon's office, because I want to be sure this is normal… I'm still waiting for a call back. The good news is, I have had no fissure pain at all just the throbbing pain by the incision area. I had some discharge yesterday, but that even subsided by the evening.
You would think I would have developed a higher pain tolerance dealing with fissures for several years, but I'm still a big baby. I'm also a slow healer. When I shattered my ankle 11 years ago, it took forever for me to get up and running again. In looking back, when I've had cuts or wounds it usually has taken me a bit longer to heal. In addition, when you think about it, passing something through a wound every day I'm sure delays healing. I just need to stay patient and optimistic. I'm sure this is perfectly normal and that by next week I'll be ready to start life again as the new me. For me, my daughter is my inspiration. She is only 2, but has been so supportive at this young age. This morning when I went in to wake her, she said "mommy, are you feeling better" and gives me a big hug. I also have an amazing husband who has been through hell and back with this with me, but has stayed every step of the way and will continue to. I'd be lost without them.
Additionally, the forum has provided me with so much support. Reading the stories, asking questions, and gaining perspectives from others truly helps. I can only hope that my story helps others.