by Luka » 27 Aug 2016, 12:12
Hi everyone,
Thank you again for the good thoughts, prayers, and well wishes. I had my procedure yesterday (exam under anesthesia using a rigid sigmoidscope) and everything went well. The worst part of the whole experience was all the waiting I had to do in the pre-op area and not getting any "happy medicine" until right before being wheeled into the OR. I was hoping to get it sooner. Thankfully, I took an Ativan before going to the surgery center, which helped quite a bit to take the edge off my nerves.
However, my CRS found that I do not have a fissure at all; in fact, my lower sigmoid, rectum, and anus all look normal. No fissures, hemmoroids, polyps, or anything abnormal. : ( The pain I have been feeling is apparently all related to muscle pain issues and is most likely caused by levator ani syndrome or pelvic floor disorder, which apparently is very hard to treat well and involves physical therapy and medication. My CRS said it is not an easy disorder to treat.
I was hoping for an easy fix (although I know fissure surgery is DEFNITELY not "easy" at all for anyone!) to my pain problems that would allow me to get better eventually. I am happy and grateful that I do not have any visible issues in there, but very disappointed and embarassed at the same time that I do not have what I think I had. I am sorry everyone for wasting your time with this. : (
So, now I have to research this levator ani syndrome and see what my options are. I had to pay out-of-pocket for this whole procedure because my insurance would not cover it and there is no CRS in their system. So, I have no idea how I will be able to afford any treatment for what I have or if there is even anyone in my insurance's system that covers something like this. I am at a loss.
Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. Now I have another battle to fight. Just wanting this pain to go away and to be able to live a normal life. I hope everyone is doing well and good luck on your fissure recoveries.
January 2013 - Diagnosed with fissure. Eventually turned chronic.
History of IBS and anxiety disorder, along with fear of using bathrooms other than my own caused it.
Tried Diltiazem, but eventually developed a rash.
LIS surgery scheduled August 26th.