Anal Fissure Support Forum

That seems kind of extreme not to try to treat them more conservatively first. Usually PPH is done for prolapsing hemorrhoids and hemorrhoids that can't be reduced or pushed back in.
I think you should see another CRS-that is who does the banding. I don't think a gastro can.

... but I was in and out in a matter of minutes. I would love to have mine banded. The CRS I saw wanted to do a stapled hemorrhoidectomy (called a PPH). After researching, I called back and asked the nurse about banding them instead. She said he doesn't recommend that at all. I think he wants $$$$. ...

... day since my surgery for a chronic anal fissure and Hemoroids. I had a fissurectomy with anoplasty and Hemorridectomy using the stapling method (PPH). Things have been progressing along pretty well, the bleeding stopped for the most part at about day 7 or 8, the pain has been decreasing every ...