by Ever the Optimist » 25 Sep 2012, 14:36
At the 2 month stage, I was fed up because I was still experiencing discomfort and some slight pain with BM's. The fistula site had healed nicely to a small scar but it was all the internal stuff that was bothering me because internally it didn't feel healed (like I could still feel stuff and sensations etc.) I saw my CRS at 10 weeks and they confirmed total external healing but still wanted me back in for a further EUA to check everything had healed as it should. I've got that appointment Nov 7th. These days, I feel SO much better. I spend large parts of the day not even thinking/ feeling anything anymore but still have very mild discomfort with my first BM of the day. I also get bouts of very minor tightness and discomfort on & off but nothing that stresses me too much. Have no idea if this is normal or something minor underlying still....guess I'll get that confirmed in a few weeks...On the whole, feel 92% there, so week by week, things are definately improving!!
It seems totally normal you may still have some drainage and the wound site is healed. There are some older posts on here with Adam/ Dawn/ Summergal/ Hopetoheal, which are really helpful. Really suggest you search on "fistula" and read them. I'm certain they will really put your mind at rest :)
Chronic Fissure diagnosed December 2011
Healed by Diltiazem around Feb 2013
Anal Fistula followed burst abscess in June 2012
2 internal troublesome piles remain & suspected, but undiagnosed, ongoing Levator Ani type symptoms & flare-ups