Hi Puzzled, :)
Thankyou for your lovely words.......& Big hugs to both you & the lovely OMB xxxxxxxxxxxx
Sorry you have to be here, but it is really the best place to be when suffering with anal issues. There is so much support and wonderful people on this site to help you along your fissure journey. We've all been there, so completely understand what you're going through.
All the very best with your Botox - it helps a lot of people in their healing process and yes OMB, JHH & Rachael have all been through that procedure, so will definitely be here to share their experiences I'm sure....I didn't have Botox. I had a very successful experience using Diltiziem cream and got there in the end!....but am happy just to be here, helping others and keeping up-to-date with any of the latest advancements in fissure cures!!...I truly hope this helps you through & don't worry too much about that Sentinel pile. As long as it's not particularly troubling you, you'll find it will get less bothersome and probably shrink a lot as your fissure starts to get better.
Finally, have to say I absolutely fell in love with Belfast! I have family near Stranraer, so have taken the ferry across a few times. It's a fabulous city!....I was there when the "Cow" exhibition was in town by the City Hall at the height of the Olympics last year. Had a fabulous time........
Anyway, stay strong, stay positive and have faith that the Botox will help you and you WILL get through all this!!! All the very best....