My LIS Diary - March 2012 & fully healed in 4 weeks

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Re: My LIS Diary - March 2012 & fully healed in 4 weeks

Postby Davo » 11 Jun 2012, 05:50

Hi guys,
Apologise for my slow responses but i am moving house and have little or no internet connection.
Jax,
Thanks for your comments and you have made the right move opting for LIS - My surgery really was a quick fix, the fissure has long gone, the surgery scar has completely healed and i no longer eat a healthy soft diet nor do i drink umpteen gallons of water each day (oopppss!)
Brilliant news that the peeing pain has reduced - This is something i overlooked to mention in my diary however i only experienced it a few times in the early stages post surgery. To be honest for me it was just a little soreness as i was passing urine and i have read this is quite common post-LIS.
As for sitting upright, well.... I was back at work about 10 days post surgery and sitting upright for about 12 hours a day but i would probably say you should be quite close to this now after 4 days - I would probably expect you to be fine after about 7 days.
Just make sure you dont strain yourself by doing any heavy lifting and make sure you take regular exercise such as a brisk walk as this will help to heal the fissure.
Also its important to distinguish between discharge from the incision would and soiling - i thought i had a little incontinence at first as i would have some brownish staining on the gauze i was using however this just turned out to be weeping from the would and this cleared up after about 4-5 weeks (I think).
Finally.... In a few weeks time things could look a bit frightening down there due to granulation tissue - this is the body's natural healing process and the wound may look a bit messy as the tissure looks like it is almost pouring out of the wound!! However it is nothing to worry about and is actually a good sign.
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Re: My LIS Diary - March 2012 & fully healed in 4 weeks

Postby Badd825 » 11 Jun 2012, 06:39

Hi Davo
First I want to say I'm really happy for you. The successful LIS story and the impending doom oops meant to say nuptials. All good! I'm petrified of surgery but will admit that reading your post entirely today has eased a lot of my fears. Not to say everyone has the same experience but I'm definitely more hopeful than I was before. Especially that LIS is second only to proposing to your girlfriend in the greatest thing you've ever done( that really cracked me up). I was wondering if you've had a lot of rectal issues prior to this experience? Ive had thrombosed hemorrhoids and had the clots removed several times in the last 17 years (one of the joys of pregnancy). The last time was twice in December which led to this chronic fissure. I've always had to watch my diet and water intake. I'm wondering if having LIS can lead me to a life of eating and drinking whatever I want or are you unique( you are indeed as your hilarious posts can attest) in that you can indulge without consequence. I'm new here but have been suffering for over 6 months so I want to thank you for your inspiration and kindness and that you continue to visit although you are healed. I hope to do the same for others when I'm all better!
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Re: My LIS Diary - March 2012 & fully healed in 4 weeks

Postby Davo » 11 Jun 2012, 07:36

Hi Badd825,
Thanks for your kind words - If I allowed my grlfriend to read my diary i am sure she would beat the living daylights out of me. You wouldn't like her when she's angry!!!
Anyway you asked if i had a history of rectal problems - Well funnily enough i have suffered for quite a few years with hemorrhoids. From time to time they would swell and bleed especially if i ever strained and i believe these are what eventually caused my fissure. I actually asked my CRS if he could sort these out at the same time as the LIS procedure and he said if they were really bad he would. However he said LIS relaxes the sphoncter muscle and reduces the need to strain therefore for many people LIS will actually resolve the hemorrhoid problem. to be honest he was totally right - ever since my surgery i have never noticed any swelling, blood or sign of hemorrhoids. I am no medical proffessional but i am fairly sure if it happened for me it must happen for most people.
As for your nervousness - believe me there is NOTHING to worry about - LIS really is a stroll in the park. Stop letting this thing rule your life!!! In less time than it takes to make and drink a cup of coffee the whole procedure is over and done with and you too can be stuffing your face with junk food again :-)
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Re: My LIS Diary - March 2012 & fully healed in 4 weeks

Postby Badd825 » 11 Jun 2012, 08:08

Image I would love to just be able to have that cup of coffee never mind stuffing my face. I have an appt with a third CRS( still trying to find the right fit) the end of this month. If he thinks surgery is the answer I will not postpone any longer. I'll start my own post and call it Tails of my Asscapades and keep everyone updated. I hope to have a positive recovery just like you, Davo! Your sharing all this has given me a lot of courage.
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Re: My LIS Diary - March 2012 & fully healed in 4 weeks

Postby Uno » 11 Jun 2012, 12:06

Hi Davo,
I am a newbie to this forum and I am encouraged by your diary. Today is day 34 of suffering from AF (I didn't know I had AF until day 20. I thought it was due to my hemorrhoids. Never knew about AF until now.) and I have a follow up with my surgeon on Thursday. I am hoping to schedule LIS and hemorroidectomy ASAP. Sitz-bath, Nitroglycerin Ointments, Stool softners, High-residue diet, excessive water intake, etc...does not get rid of sharp stabbing pain :( I am getting married in less than 3 months and I want to be healed and away from this misery. Again, thanks for sharing :-)
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Re: My LIS Diary - March 2012 & fully healed in 4 weeks

Postby Davo » 13 Jun 2012, 04:02

Guys,
Just another note to say thanks for all your comments and emails – when I first decided to compile my diary it was just so I could let other people in a similar situation know what happens during LIS and what to expect during recovery. I am glad that it has helped others in their decision to go through with LIS and also assisted with their recovery.
Fissures are a horrible thing and unless you have actually experienced one I don’t think anyone can truly understand what a painful and life restricting condition they can be. I remember the days of pain, being curled up on a bed whimpering to myself in total agony and this lasted for months – even everyday tasks became impossible so I can truly understand what each of you are currently going through.
The key to recovery though is patience and lots of it!!! On many occasions for me things seemed to be improving then all of a sudden I would be hit by that crippling pain again after a particularly dry BM. But don’t let your head go down – keep battling and eventually this thing will be over for you.
If you are considering LIS make sure you chose your CRS wisely (even my CRS told me this!!) – don’t be afraid to ask how many LIS procedures he/she has carried out, what his success rate is and why he thinks this is the best course of action for you. I understand that we don’t all have a choice of CRS’s but if you don’t have a positive feeling about the guy then investigate what the alternatives are. When I first visited my CRS he was calm, he never put me through any pain and he described exactly what I was experiencing, when I was experiencing it, what the pain was like and what gave me relief – it was as if he had gone through the same thing himself. This gave me the confidence I needed to take the LIS plunge.
As I type its 13 weeks post-surgery and I have now started to appreciate the things taken for granted from my pre-fissure days such as riding a bike, eating steak, drinking beer (hic..), and playing football with the children. I no longer have blood, pain, irritation, strict diets or anything fissure related – I am just like everybody else who has never had a fissure.
For me LIS has been incredible, a quick fix solution to all the pain and suffering. However please bear in mind that we are all different – some of us may take a few months to recover (maybe longer), others may need to return for further surgery and there are many variables that affect recovery times and healing. So please don’t expect to be healed after a few weeks post-surgery.
On a final note please accept my apologies if I have not responded to some of you personally or not acknowledged your comments on my posts. I am a bit busy catching up with all the things I missed out on during my suffering :D
Thanks again and good luck with your healing
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Re: My LIS Diary - March 2012 & fully healed in 4 weeks

Postby Sweet Bugaboo » 13 Jun 2012, 09:51

Davo wrote:Guys,
Just another note to say thanks for all your comments and emails – when I first decided to compile my diary it was just so I could let other people in a similar situation know what happens during LIS and what to expect during recovery. I am glad that it has helped others in their decision to go through with LIS and also assisted with their recovery.
Fissures are a horrible thing and unless you have actually experienced one I don’t think anyone can truly understand what a painful and life restricting condition they can be. I remember the days of pain, being curled up on a bed whimpering to myself in total agony and this lasted for months – even everyday tasks became impossible so I can truly understand what each of you are currently going through.
The key to recovery though is patience and lots of it!!! On many occasions for me things seemed to be improving then all of a sudden I would be hit by that crippling pain again after a particularly dry BM. But don’t let your head go down – keep battling and eventually this thing will be over for you.
If you are considering LIS make sure you chose your CRS wisely (even my CRS told me this!!) – don’t be afraid to ask how many LIS procedures he/she has carried out, what his success rate is and why he thinks this is the best course of action for you. I understand that we don’t all have a choice of CRS’s but if you don’t have a positive feeling about the guy then investigate what the alternatives are. When I first visited my CRS he was calm, he never put me through any pain and he described exactly what I was experiencing, when I was experiencing it, what the pain was like and what gave me relief – it was as if he had gone through the same thing himself. This gave me the confidence I needed to take the LIS plunge.
As I type its 13 weeks post-surgery and I have now started to appreciate the things taken for granted from my pre-fissure days such as riding a bike, eating steak, drinking beer (hic..), and playing football with the children. I no longer have blood, pain, irritation, strict diets or anything fissure related – I am just like everybody else who has never had a fissure.
For me LIS has been incredible, a quick fix solution to all the pain and suffering. However please bear in mind that we are all different – some of us may take a few months to recover (maybe longer), others may need to return for further surgery and there are many variables that affect recovery times and healing. So please don’t expect to be healed after a few weeks post-surgery.
On a final note please accept my apologies if I have not responded to some of you personally or not acknowledged your comments on my posts. I am a bit busy catching up with all the things I missed out on during my suffering :D
Thanks again and good luck with your healing
Davo

Hey there, Davo!
That's really a great post. It's wonderful that you still post here and give encouragement and support to everyone. --- You're right about all of it - the pain, patience, persistance, etc. - involved with having a fissure. For me, having the AF was a life-altering experience, in that it made me take stock of everything -- my diet, my time, my priorities, my LIFE.
Your point about having a good crs is absolutely right and cannot be stressed enough. My first crs said my AF was fine and that he didn't know why I was in pain. The second crs said I had an AF - too tiny to worry about and that I needed time and fiber, as the best long-term fix (SOOO NOT TRUE!). Then finally, the third crs (who did my LIS and fissurectomy) said that AFs that are "chronic" do not heal by themselves - and, that anything that's bothering me that long could definitely be considered "chronic." He's been in Afghanistan since March -- so I have a 4th crs who's been checking me, and I like him, too. He understands AFs, as well, and has been very instrumental in getting me through the post-op period (which, for me, took a bit longer, due to my fissurectomy).
All that said, I'm feeling much better, and my AF is gone. I do have a bit of a skin tag and some exterior tightening around the surgical area - but crs #4 said he could clip that (not even requiring stitches), and that should ease things up a bit. All in all, though, I have my life back - and I'm so glad I had the surgery. I'm convinced I wouldn't have healed, any other way.
Davo, I'm glad you're better - and I wish us, ALL, pain-free days and healing from this nightmare. (BTW - had any pizza lately? lol)
Cheers!
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Re: My LIS Diary - March 2012 & fully healed in 4 weeks

Postby Davo » 15 Jun 2012, 03:28

Hi Sweet,
You must be somewhere near a full recovery now - ohh and 4x CRS's! Is this some loyalty scheme you're currently invovled in???
I have eaten way too many pizza's... in fact i am nursing a hangover right now after a Comedy Store night out in London last night (not recommended on a school night).
My food journey has now moved on to Peruvian delicacies...Wok cooked thick slices of beef fillet, red onions, tomatoes & ajн amarillo chilli or how about Tiradito of thinly sliced seabass in ajн amarillo
chilli tiger’s milk, green mango, basil and ajн limo chilli.... ahh blisss.
I now have a belly to make a circus fat man proud :D
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Re: My LIS Diary - March 2012 & fully healed in 4 weeks

Postby jax » 15 Jun 2012, 14:58

Davo, I hope I am on the same track as you are. Today is day 9, and honestly there is nothing telling me that I had the LIS procedure alittle over a week ago except for the minor itch/sting if I move funny or sit for a long time. I hope my procedure wasn't too conservative given that it seems like Im healing pretty quick. I'm still taking a dose of Miralax a night and I am taking small walks and doing some light curls and pushups. It hasnt caused any discomfort so I do light workouts.
I still feel a slight....very slight burn when i have a BM from the fissure location but I'm not sure if its the fissure, since the doctors claimed it was superficial and basically healed when they performed the LIS, or is it the fact that my stools have been flying out of me lately because of the Miralax. It all rushes out in one push. It's ridiculous. I'll look down and see that many stools have come out within 10 seconds. But the burn doesn't last more than a second or two.
I'm also curious as to how long you kept using the dressing. I haven't had any discharge, blood, or stool staining in the last 2 days. Should I continue packing my butt? I feel like it's better if i don't when i walk to prevent chaffing.
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Re: My LIS Diary - March 2012 & fully healed in 4 weeks

Postby Davo » 19 Jun 2012, 04:20

Hi Jax,
Apologies for the delay
It sounds like you are doing really well and hopefully you recovery will be as rapid as mine. After around 4 weeks i came off the Movicol (Miralax) and you will find as the weeks go by things tend to tighten up down there and return to normal.
If you are healing quickly that certainly is not a sign of the cut being too conservative - if the cut was too conservative you wouldn't heal properly.
With regards to your dressings these aren't actually to protect the fissure or the incision wound - they are in place to protect your underwear from soiling so if you are not longer experiencing any soiling then yes i would recommend that you stop using them.
Remember not to strain yourself and take lots of exercise!
You're doing great!
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