So I did just read some things on the HappyAss thread and I want to say I'm so happy for you and hope things continue to go well.
Along those lines, I am pretty frustrated today. My instructions have been to continue using the Nifedipine ointment 3 times a day for two weeks past any pain or bleeding. This is after the second round of botox which was 3 weeks ago this past Tuesday. So far, I went about 8 days after botox with things going well- no pain or bleeding. Then I had 3 days of fairly mild pain with bleeding that occurred even just when urinating and seemed to come more from the skin tag which was swollen those days. That only lasted 2 1/2 days and then I've had pretty much 13 days of no pain or bleeding (occasional mild skin tag irritation) and then this morning out of nowhere I had firmer bms that were incomplete (so now it has happened twice_ that resulted in a little pain and a tiny bit of bleeding each time. The skin tag now seems more irritated again. I am frustrated because I was so excited to get to that two week mark tomorrow and so I could eliminate one other thing in my life that has become way to routine- putting on the ointment. I know it seems silly, but how am I ever going to be really "better" if I can't make it two weeks?? Things are better, don't get me wrong, but I was finally moving on with plans to take a trip which we keep putting off cause of me! I was having so much fun planning yesterday and looking ahead to April 5th when we could jet down to Florida and explore for a couple of weeks. But now I'm back to thinking that I should go ahead and call the Dr. and see what he wants to do (I know he will probably want me to wait until the 6 week mark (pretty much Valentine's Day) before we really check in. He didn't even want to see me this time, but said was could check in by phone. I think he was really thinking the second botox would do it and if not, next step surgery. It's the whole waiting around thing that begins to really get me frustrated. My sister is even calling me to check on my "bottom" and said today- you need to get that fixed! It's been almost a year (I agree!)
But of course, I do not want to do surgery because it will start things over in a way since I am having so many good days. My husband says we shouldn't plan an April trip now because I might be post-op. I guess my question is: for most of you who have gone through LIS with success, would you think that one month post-op would be pushing it to go on a trip that would involve a 4 hour plane trip and then probably a couple of hours of driving each day? Would 2 months out work? (and I know everyone is different- just a general idea...)
And here's my plan:
-call the CRS on Monday since he is already gone today
-tell him about the little bit of pain, bleeding and the swollen skin tag
-get his opinion about if waiting two more weeks to decide is worth it
- get his opinion about surgery now or wait a little while longer
- And ask his opinion about how long it takes to get over it (although I think you all will be much better at answering that- I think they tend to downplay things. He certainly downplays my aggravation with the skin tag)
What do you think?