by BootyMcOuchersons » 12 May 2013, 07:47
Hi....I'm new here. I just joined this forum a week or so ago, as I am experiencing my first fissure(s) but it seems to be a doozie. It started with one small fissure 6-7 weeks ago, which grew larger. Then a second fissure formed, along with an internal hemorrhoid. At this point I saw a GI, who gave me Nifedipine/Lidocaine cream. A week later I developed 2 external hemorrhoids, and even though I'd been taking stool softener (Colace) for 2 weeks and eating what I thought would help, my stool was still hard. I was in terrible pain, literally seeing stars and breaking out in cold sweats during BMs, so I went to see a CRS last Thursday. He examined me (as much as he could) and recommended surgery ASAP, so I'm scheduled at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow. I'm super nervous, especially after reading through this forum.
He basically said that he needed to do my exam under anesthesia, and would make the call as to the LIS and hemorrhoidectomy at that time. I'm assuming he'll definitely do the LIS. I hope he doesn't remove the hemies because I've had those for years and can deal with them, even tho they can put me down for a day or two. Does it sound like my CRS is too aggressive, or good that he's willing to solve this problem to end my suffering sooner than later? He's been a CRS for 22 years.
Who has had both the LIS and hemorrhoidectomy simultaneously? What am I in for? I have 2 weeks off work, with the 2nd week being a vacation to the beach. Will I be able to go? It's a 7 hour drive.
He has already prescribed Hydrocodon. I filled it yesterday but haven't taken any as I'm still trying to get soft stools.
I have autoimmune disorders and he told me it would take longer for me to heal. He said that 95% of people are pain free (healed) after this procedure, and the 5% who aren't healed are usually those with autoimmune problems. Anyone else have autoimmune disorders who have gone thru this? Please share your experience.
I can't stop feeling sorry for myself, and crying crying crying. I feel like a big baby, but honestly...I've never been so scared. I know you all know.
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