This was a great read Davo, made me feel a lot more relaxed about impending LIS, although I am still understandably apprehensive.
Had Hemmies and fissure on and off for 2 years. Diltiazem, then Botox and diltiazem, then Botox and Hemmie banding, now on diltiazem again and have the option of LIS or Botox again in 2 weeks time. Seriously thinking that LIS is the way to go after being doubled up in pain after a BM every other day for months. Really affecting my entire life at the moment, work, wife, kids, all affected by what I can and cannot do.
