suzyljank wrote:Hi, I had the surgery for anal stenosis. It involved two advancement flaps. It helps so much. I still technically have stenosis but it's functional now. The doctors can fix things to a certain degree but they can't make my bum like it was before all of this. Unfortunately the longer you let it go the worse it gets. I waited 5 years to work up the courage to have the surgery and I wish I hadn't waited so long. Part of my recovery has been dilation and it helps a lot. I have a few different dilators, the largest one is 19 mm. My CRS told me if I can manage that one I should be able to live the rest of my life fairly normal. The surgery itself takes a while to recover from. That area stays tender for a long time. I do good most of the time. Bms are good. On occasion the area can get irritated by diarrhea or too many bms but it's nothing like before the surgery. Treatment for anal stenosis requires stool softener and fiber and in severe cases surgery. Even after surgery stool softener may be required but it's more a maintenance thing. If you need the surgery don't over think it like I did. Make sure you have a good doctor and get it done. I had a hemorrhoidectomy, followed by LIS but the LIS didn't help me because of the stenosis. For me LIS only added to the scar tissue. Hope everyone finds a solution soon. Suzy
Thanks for your input. I have to hope for the best. I can get a 1.25" diameter dilator in fairly easily, it's the 1.5" that causes tearing. Before my last 2 hemmorhoidectomys (3 total), I could get a 2" diameter dilator in with no problem.
I know this is kind of a dreadful way to spend a weekend, but it's for our health. 
I hope the article helps many people. I don't know if anoplasty will help me, but I think it's my only option. I seriously do have a lot of scar tissue back there. I've looked and I can see the different color of scar tissue contrasting healthy tissue. It is all around the anus, 360 degrees. I'm convinced this is the correct course of treatment, and I'm ecstatic that I've found a treatment. When I make up my mind, I make things happen. It's now down to me finding the right doctor that will perform the procedure. I don't think I'm looking for solutions anymore. I'm well on my way! 
I plan on keeping you all updated, it just hard when I have bad/no news. It makes me feel like a loser. I'm going to fix this!! I claim it!! 
I was so worried, I went to the chapel and prayed with the pastor there one on one. I was like, if God wasn't hearing me before, I know he'll hear me now. I know it's early, but I will be faithful and believe God will heal me. I'm in the military, and I can't serve my country like this.
