im glad there is a forum out here for this problem, however, upset i have to use it.
i've really lost it after having a fissure for over ten months and need the help of this forum
im 26, male, canadian
forum members, i feel your pain (even right now im kneeling infront of my computer to write this cause i cant sit down)

Sorry to hear that you are in such pain. Can definitely sympathize...
Welcome!
There is a lot of information here, and though it is not what we would all like to be doing - commiserating with each other about pain where people don't usually think about having pain - the fact that there are others to share with and get info from, is amazing.
You don't say much about your Fissure, but I will give you what I do and I am sure that others will give you their opinion.
First on fibre: I eat just enough to keep things going through without too much pain. I make sure the fibre is well cooked (I make mashed potato, and into that I put tinned carrots and peas - low residue diet). I eat a little (very little) turkey or chicken, not fried but baked or roast without fat. I drink skim milk, about a cup a day, and I have a slice of whole wheat bread with spread made from olive oil and smother it with honey (hopeful that the honey is good for me). I also have at least one banana a day.
I don't eat too much, but am of the theory that what goes in has to come out, and I want to be sure that it does not overwhelm me with pain when doing so.
I drink at least five cups of water a day.
In the evening I take Milk of Magnesia, and a quarter of a Peri-Colace pill.
I have had my fissure for about the same time as you, and am seeing a CR surgeon at the end of the month.
My pain is about 4 out of 10 right now, mostly in the mornings when I have this 'zinger' feeling down there. Just started Sitz baths (bought one of those ones that fit on the loo). Felt good while doing it; hurts like hell now.
I have problems sitting too. Pain in the coccyx from straining. Each day is a surprise, but just look to the future with hope. We are all so different in this, but many are cured.

Welcome alx..
We're all here to help and know the pain too well, browse the forum and feel free to ask questions.