Yay Redcharger!!!!!
I am so, very, very relieved that your surgery went well and that Dr. Sternthal was as gentle and compassionate as I thought he'd be. And Dr. Rudd himself too! I believe that the surgeons at that clinic are very good at what they do. My surgery definitely worked, even if it was unnecessarily brutal. I do agree with you, that ass surgery really should be done under a general - especially for a fissure, since that already hurts so bad it can make you pass out! I'm SO happy that you didn't have to deal with "Dr. Death" and I'm so grateful for this forum where we can share information about doctors. :D
You are right, Adam - you were VERY lucky to get Dr. Rudd! Butt surgery is already painful enough with only a local, but getting it done by a sadist is even worse!
I'm so happy for you Redcharger! Now you can focus on healing and getting your life back. Congratulations! Please take very good care of yourself and don't try to do too much too soon. :D