by woundedspirit » 09 Oct 2014, 13:41
Yes, it is my understanding it is not uncommon practice to send rectal surgery patients home as soon as possible and to not keep them at all if possible because they don't want to get them too "off their regular schedule" especially after manipulation of the rectal area. Some people find it hard to relax enough in a hospital setting to keep close to normal routine. Also because they are able to eat and drink and don't require any nursing care except pain management and wound care and that can usually be done at home for most cases. I think that they have found that most patients are more comfortable dealing with this in the privacy of their own home and tend to do better at home. At least that is what I have been told by nurses. Glad to know you are able to keep the pain under control. I do remember my hemorrhoidectomy and it was quite a painful recovery so my heart goes out to you. Not looking forward to have to go through that again but if it gives me back my life I am going to try. Have you had the first BM yet? Did you have packing and has that come out? Are you having to soak or did they recommend not soaking? Just very interested in how you are doing but if you are not up to questions no problem! Thinking of you everyday!
Hemorrhoid Surgery
Scar Tissue
2 Anal Fissures
Failure of All Topical Treatments
Failed LIS
[size=85]EUA and Fissurectomy
Hoping to avoid Flap Surgery