by Ever the Optimist » 28 Jul 2013, 02:52
Hi Kathy,
It's a pleasure to be able to help you! Any form of anal issue is horrible, let alone having to get surgery down there, so it's great to have all the support you can get, particularly as it's something that most people don't have a clue about or run a mile from!!....
TBH, I can't recall anyone recently with a Seton but I know for a fact there are people who've had them here. There was one user, Zee, on this site, who had two fistulae and one required a seton but he did really well & just went from strength to strength (infact, I don't think he posts anymore) If you search on "Seton" (top right of screen) you will find lots of posters that have had these I'm sure & be able to read of their accounts. It's actually been quite quiet on the Fistula posts for the last few weeks.
It's always nerve-wracking going back to work I agree! but I would say make your work aware of everything so they can be supportive of your needs. I don't know about in the US but in the UK, we have very tough regulations in work places for looking after employees and basically, to the extent, that whatever you need for recovery is what you get!
(as long as backed up with medical evidence) - so if you need to work less hours/ need special arrangements & adjustments to your work station/ duties, you get them to help assist you in healing well.....The worst issue for me was the mental prospect of having a BM whilst at work!! but it's OK once you work out your coping strategies. The anticipation of the RTW is the worst - Once you are back, it's never actually as bad you imagine & for me, was actually quite a welcome distraction from it all!!..........
Really pleased and happy for you to read that your BM's are much better. You are doing really really well!! :D
Chronic Fissure diagnosed December 2011
Healed by Diltiazem around Feb 2013
Anal Fistula followed burst abscess in June 2012
2 internal troublesome piles remain & suspected, but undiagnosed, ongoing Levator Ani type symptoms & flare-ups