Does anyone have suggestions for lab tools? But really, I am serious.

Thank you Jo I am good, still very hopeful :)
WHAT Lab tools Lecia !!! :shock:

where to get them? try american Science and Surplus.

Tools for examining your own waste products!

yes, and giant flush bottles for washing on the go.

Try Carolina Biological Supplies , or something like that- they have it ALL !!!! You can even order dissecting tools to perform your own LIS or skin tag removal . I suggest practicing on fetal pig before proceeding though !!!

Maybe I should just find a stick from outside and poke around in it? Do you think I need safety googles?

If you want to puncture it - go and find nice cactus "needle" , dip it in rubbing alcohol and proceed. If you just need to probe it, take coffee little red stirring thingy ( from Starbucks preferably ). I would go with magnifying googles or at least magnifying eye peace that jewelers use for diamond assessments.

Kim,
I told my CRS about the mucus/blood a week ago at my last banding appointment a week ago. He said everthing looked great, but just a little mucusy. He said my body is making mucus to protect its self from an infection, the mucus lines the membrane walls from bacteria. I am still concerned about the blood. I don't think its coming from my fissure - I can tell when that is acting up. I called my CRS a second time last Friday and he was not concerned. Although I am still worried, I have alot of trust with my CRS. If it is still happening on Friday, I may call again. Also, Jo and Lecia said they had this from time to time after there hemmie removals - so I am keeping my fingers crossed that all is good!
Jo - I am so glad your feeling better! I know it takes forever to heal. I have been on creams for 3 months. i am so sick of putting cream on my bum! :)
Does anyone know if I did by chance have an abcess, infection, or fistula if they could be seen with just an anoscope?????
Jen

Yes, an anoscope should be sufficient for diagnosing any of those conditions. I wonder if this board is making you more nervous because you have the worst case scenarios on here usually and that can make you feel more vulnerable like you are going to have things as bad. I can understand completely but I don't want my history to make you nervous or believe that things are going to be as bad for you.