Anal Fissure Support Forum

Hi, I am looking for some insight into the anoplasty surgery before I discuss this with my CRS. I have stenosis and have had manual dilation for this. I find that i have no issues passing stools when their volume is more. My first 2 bowel movements in the morning are typically problem free. However,...

... news story! Following an external haemorrhoidectomy earlier this year I have developed a chronic anal fissure for which I had fissurectomy and flap advancement 6 weeks ago. Have just returned from my CRS appointment to find it has been a failure and I have been rebooked for a repeat procedure ...

... posts. It's good to see that some of you are better and for those just starting this journey please never give up hope. I had double advancement flaps called bilateral sliding flap anoplasty. The donor sites were left open. The flaps took well and by leaving the donor sites open it causes less ...

Well I have an appointment for December 5th to discuss the final details of the flap surgery and set the date for sometime in January. I am dealing with a lot of fear already. I have so many questions. Suzy, I read every thread you ever wrote about it and it has ...

Just got back from my flap surgery. My CRS said the plastic surgeon recommended bi-lateral flaps, but I am not sure of exactly the type of flaps. I didn't get to speak to the surgeons afterward. Right now I'm still feeling woozy and ...

It's 8 days since my flap surgery. I feel like things are going along how they should be. The first week was hard... I do not respond well to anaesthetic .... Or as it turns out anti sickness meds. I was in recovery having a pretty ...

Hi everyone! Well, I'm home now after my flap surgery. Mr W didn't do a conventional flap in the end, but an internal one. He excised the fissure and got rid of all the scar tissue, cut a flap from above the fissure and flapped it down over it, ...

Well, I had my appointment yesterday with mr W to discuss a few issues that were bothering me about the flap operation. We both agreed that this is the only treatment left open to me, as I have a low anal resting pressure. He was really great.... Took the time to listen to ...

Hi Friends, Long story short I had a Y-V advancement flap surgery for a posterior fissure just 1 week ago. Too much fiber led to a fairly large, slightly dry, dump this morning, and I am now concerned that I moved the flap and blew everything. Can ...

... and they confirm that I still have normal anal resting pressures. That means I won't be given lis as an option.... It will be advancement flap surgery. I am obviously worried that it may make things even worse..... But I feel I have no option than to go ahead with this surgery as I simply ...