Hi,
I underwent surgery (in the UK, London on the NHS) for a 'very small' fistula back in September 2011 and am basically still recovering.
The full, detailed story can be read on my previous posts here...
http://anal-fissure.org/t4650-fistual-surgery-won-t-heal-help
I've got my next appointment with my NHS CRS in about 2 weeks time (unless I get yet another cancelation!!) but i'm totally losing faith in both him and the NHS as a whole.
I understand they're under pressure, but every appointment is extremely rushed and i've had to actually hustle to see the same surgeon that did my operation the last few visits (my appointment is with him but as he's always so busy they keep trying to palm me off with less experienced consultants).
I understand "everyone heals differently" but I'm now at my wits end and I think it's time to consider a private CRS who will hopefully be able to shed some light of what's happening with me.
Does anyone have any UK based private CRS' they can recommend? Also, does anyone know if I can just make an appointment or do I need something from my GP? I don't want to stop/be discharged from NHS treatment, I just want a really good second opinion and someone qualified I can talk to.
It's not an understatement to say this surgery, or more accurately the recovery from it, is beginning to ruin my life. I'm paranoid about what I eat and drink, have lost a fair amount of weight because of sticking to a super healthy diet (and dare not exercise to help bulk back up) and it's now consuming my every action.
Anyone who can recommend either a good CRS or any advice about going private in the UK, please get in touch.
Thanks in advance,
G.