by queenofpain » 28 Feb 2008, 08:08
Hi Lecia, Brett, Kim, and Val,
Thank you so much for your replies. Yeah, from what I had been reading, LIS patients often report that they feel fissure pain is worse than the pain of surgery, and that they get relief right away when the muscle is cut, and spasm is alleviated. I was just concerned that the surgeon might find something else he'll decide to remove, and that will exacerbate things. (I have a tight sphincter, and have had hard bowel movements on and off since the fissure. Thus, the fear that I may be doing more damage to the area.) Wouldn't you know it though, my pain has dissipated the past two days since I stepped up the MOM (3 to 4 TBS at night until the re-tear does more healing), so maybe I will be able to get through March without surgery. I'm so afraid to get off MOM, even though a lot of folks here have been told they can be on it for a lengthy time because it is non-stimulating. I'd rather let my colon function naturally, as I'm sure we all would. I'll say one thing, if I have surgery, I will use MOM liberally afterward! It's the only thing that I have tried that brings sure results. And I thank this board for bringing it to my attention. Thanks again, all.
Queenofpain/AgonyAnn