Ok. I have come to terms with it.
I have an chronic anal fissure.
("I have the chronic") (for those of you who are down the gangsta rap)
&
I watch Oprah.
Ok. so there. I admit it.
So on last nights show with Dr. Oz guess what happened? The bravest women in America, on national TV, in front of millions said that she suffered from an anal fissure! I was like you go girl!!!! Dr. Oz was really not all that helpful (eat fiber and drink more water) like we haven't tried that already... But watching some one grimace when they sit on national TV somehow made me want to yell and scream...see people this is what it's like it is NO JOKE!
my fissure (named Hades) still battles me. better most of the time but always present, like good Oprah shows.
I like Dr. Oz. and I like Oprah.
so there you have it.
erik

We all wished a celebrity would get one and make everyone aware of the condition!! I dont think anyone wished one on Oprah though.. did they!!" We wanted someone nasty to get one!!

that's great that oprah got/has a fissure.
now she needs to get us all to write articles for O magazine!
erik, i think you need to put together some whimsy bits of writing together....i like your style and its short but very amusing and yet personal yet soothing.....

I like the style of writing too Eric :)
Poor Oprah :(

Oprah is fine. No fissure, it was one of her guests who had a question for Dr. Oz. The did a little video clip of her at home and then Dr. Oz answered her question. She was brave for standing up and saying, Dr. Oz I have an anal fissure.

erik - i definitely have a "chronic" fissure as well, one that - like yours - even surgery hasn't been able to heal. it's very discouraging, but hearing other people tell their stories of suffering and patience definitely makes it easier. i guess everyone has something they have to learn to live with, back problems, arthritis, etc...or a chronic and very stubborn anal fissure. as long as we can get the pain under control and not let it take over our lives, it is possible to continue to live fulfilling lives. i've come to terms with that in recent months.

i'm glad you're doing well now. you've always been so positive. :)

It does help listening to others talk about there fissures. Recently, I started noticing all I do is talk to my hubby about my butt! He has not said anything to me about it, but he has to be sick of hearing about it. I am making an effort to talk as little about it at home (unless I am in constant pain), and keep my discussions with you guys here on the board. My hubby is a great guy, but I can just imagine how tired he is of hearing about butts!

Aha lol...Glad Oprah is OK :):):)
Yes i would agree Jen , My hubby hears it all too !
It is really nice to be here :)