Hi Sue,
I just found this post, sorry I nearly missed it but hope you pick up my response too because I've been wondering how you've been getting on for ages! It feels like months.
Firstly, it's great to read that things have picked up a LOT for you! Skin issues resolved and finally, you have resolution on the Coccyx pain!!! It must have been so frustrating to have been diagnosed with a Fistula on top of everything else, but honestly, if it's small and easily treatable with laid open surgery, it will heal SO much quicker than a fissure and very successfully too. Do you have a date through for that op just yet?? If treated soon, you will be feeling so much better by your 30th! Probably not 100% there, but MUCH improved.....To be honest, you must just be relieved that after months of not knowing that you finally have answers to your unresolved pain and discomfort. Cor - Yes, just like me!! and I'm doing absolutely fine these days - it really is your turn next to join the club!!! I could easily forget I ever had a Fistula - that's how successful the recovery is - the fissure, a different issue, and I know which I'd rather go for if given the choice of one of them!!....Although, "healed" there, the fissure reminders don't completely go away as new sensations surface with the scar tissue, but it's still nothing compared to the old, intensely painful days.
I am just really happy to read how far you've come and once you've got that Fistula sorted, how close you will be to getting it all sorted once & for all!
Please keep me updated - Would love to be here reading your steps to final recovery and there to share with you. It's SO good to hear from you again!!!! :D