Hi,
I am happy to find this support group. It is hard to talk to others about this problem.
11 weeks ago I agreed to go through a hemorrhoidectomy during my colonscopy. What a mistake! It's been a miserable experience. 3 internal hemorroids (I believe they also came to the outside somewhat) were removed along with an external tag. I really had no problems or symptoms before surgery except some bleeding, no pain.
My healing has been slow. things sort of stalled. I am improved from the first week or two, the pain was terrible. Basically now I have one deeper fissure mostly inside, and two outer areas that are unhealed with blood vessels that are near, so they are frequently bleeding.
I am on my 3rd Dr. The first one didn't know what to do, he basically caused this with an unnecessary surgery. The 2nd one - just wait 6 more weeks and see if it heals. Finally the third one last week, try the nifedipine ointment for 6 more weeks before botox. I've already used it for 6 weeks but the first dr. told me NOT to put inside. The 3rd Dr. said DO put annointment inside or it won't work and relax muscle. I feel like this is never going to end. I realize others have suffered for a much longer time but it is quite discouraging.
Have been doing the metamucil and other stool softening agents.
I would appreciate any advice or support. I don't want to keep burdening my family with these problems!! My life seems to revolve around this pain.
Thanks!
Jo