9 months ago, I had a really painful time with my fissure, it bled and I went through so much pain. I had it checked by a CRS and was told not to worry. He said I am still young and my fissure would heal naturally. He advised me to have a high fiber diet.
A couple of months later, it healed. Then in late November last year, I started experiencing mild to severe pain during and after BMs. I guess it got torn again, but this time, there's no more blood. For three months since then, I would feel a burning sensation after passing stools. This would last for 1-6 hours. Most of the time, I find it hard to sit down, because it feels very tender down there.
I had the CRS check it again, and he asked how long it has been going on. I told him I had been there 9 months ago, and he proceeded to do a finger check in my bum. I winced in pain, and he said it has become chronic, and nonchalantly asked if I wanted to do LIS.

Now this would put me out of commission for a month or so. I don't know if I should really go through with it, given that I can still make do with the pain, would I just make it worse? I'm also afraid of the pain that comes with the operation. I have been reading about the success of LIS surgeries here and that gives me much hope, but still, I would want to have the surgery as a last option.
I'm currently using coconut oil after each BM, and making stools soft by eating veggies. I haven't tried manual dilation, and I don't do regular sitz baths, except to wash my anal area with warm water twice a day.
Your advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
