Hello -
I am new to this forum and need some advice. I have been dealing with an AF for about 3.5 years and have just about had it. I have waited so long to have surgery because I wanted to have kids and was advised that women who wanted to have children should wait until afterwards. Now that I've had my first child, I discussed surgery with two different doctors (before I take the plunge) and have gotten contradicotry advice. One doctor said I could move forward, but the other said to wait until I'm 6 months post-partum or after I'm finished breastfeeding (whichever is earlier) since it's more difficult to heal. I'm still NOT 6 months post-partum, but the fissure is driving me crazy and is taking longer and longer to heal. My question is:
1. Do long term use of drugs perscribed cause incontinence? The one doctor perscribed annusol, the other perscribed nephedipine with lidocaine. What are the side-effects of long-term use of both drugs and are the long-term effects permanent?
2. Has anyone had surgery post-partum? If so, what was your experience? Did it take longer to heal and/or not heal at all?
Thanks! This is so life-altering. I hate it!!