Alyssa & Pained,

Haven't heard anything - how are you both doing?

All,

I wanted to share an update.

On April 20th, I had the LIS surgery. I didn't want to have surgery (of any kind), but I am very glad I did it.

it's now June 3rd, and I'm pretty much pain-free.

My surgeon told me that I had the largest fissure he'd ever seen. I think he was going around telling colleagues about it (though not using my name, thankfully). It had been a chronic fissure that caused me pain and suffering for several years. And last September, I had a tear that caused me excruciating pain that lasted until the surgery.

Following the surgery, I had a challenging week or two, and then things just kept getting better. Several weeks later, it's all a foggy memory. I think my fissure is still healing and will take time to do so. But it's definitely improving and I no longer suffer from spasms or the immense debilitating pain I'd experienced for 7-plus months. Not to mention the years of less intense but still painful recurrences.

I have no advice for other folks, as everyone's case is unique and individual. But I am very grateful I was able to have this surgery.

Glad it's turned out for you Pained. Hope things continue to improve and you'll be posting your success story really soon. Keep us posted on how you are doing.

Hi! What type of zinc supplements are you taking? Mind sharing the name? Thanks a million! :)