So a few things, I've healed really well and I can eat most things again, though I certainly will never go back to having a coke and cold pizza for breakfast again and washing that down with a lunch of ramen covered in siracha.
1. sitting too long. I definately notice an internal ache and a general soreness where the abscess and fistula tract used to be and the scar tissue does get sore, but I suspect that will go away over more time.
2. since my sphincter was cut, now it looks like it has a cleft, so sesame seeds and coarse ground herbs/black pepper scare me more than clowns and zombies. Or zombie clowns.
3. my butt is a terrific barometer. Will it rain?! I dunno! Is my scar tissue hard and swollen? Yep! Pack an umbrella!!
But I will never ever say this was a bad idea to have the surgery. Ever. It was life changing and because of Dr. Werling and his wonderful staff, I have my life back. And that is a thank you I can never say enough.