Hi
I saw another crs today for a second opinion. I was referred to this surgeon by my original CRS because he couldn't figure out why his surgery didn't work. I come to find out that the original fissure is still there and bad because he didn't do a LIS. He didn't take care of what caused the fissure in the first place. This could explain the bleeding, drainage, and endless pain and spasms. There is also a possiblity that there is another fistula but he won't know for surgery until I am under as it is too painful. He was very careful to not hurt me any more. He wants to make a tiny nick in the muscle and use laser on the fissure. The sooner we do it, the sooner it will heal and I will be painfree. If we wait any longer, I can risk having another abscess.
Since spring break is next week, he is doing it Tuesday afternoon at his surgery center under twlight sedation. He said that I should be back to teaching on Monday. I will have about 5-6 days to recover. He said that it is a much easier surgery compared to the one that I had first.
Any help on what I can expect in terms of recovery and pain, let me know. I am worried about losing bowel control but he said that it rarely happens. The prep is different. Liquid diet for almost 2 days. At least I won't have to do the enemas.
thanks
Jennifer