by soffiler » 15 Oct 2013, 14:27
I had LIS four years ago, and my AF healed up quite well afterward, but I am here on this forum now because I re-tore a few weeks ago. To answer your question, my GP says a second LIS is no big deal. Incontinence is always an issue with any LIS and the skill of the surgeon is more of a deciding factor than the number of LIS's that you've had (although jt seems there must be SOME limit!). I might be facing LIS #2, but I have not spoken with my CRS this time around, yet...because I am trying to employ a bunch of the advice I've learned from this forum to heal on my own. Diet adjustment to emphasize soluble fiber - check. Lots of water - check. Diltiazem, twice a day, distributed thoroughly and massaged directly on fissure - check. Coconut oil "suppositories" (just hunks of solidified oil) - check. I believe I am making progress!