So things HAD been going pretty good with my AF. Soft stools, pain at a level ZERO sometimes, little to no bleeding, - I figured I had some great healing going on and life would soon be back to normal. Well, over the weekend I had a major setback. Lots of pain, spasms, bleeding, and what felt like a giant re-tear. I called the CRS today and went in. They said that the fissure is a lot bigger, with external hemmies, skin tags and serious damage. The NP was shocked that I was able to handle the pain and wouldn't even begin to attempt any type of rectal exam. I guess I'm just used to it now! Sad!
So...I am scheduled for LIS next Wednesday morning and they think it will go fine. I've had some complications since birthing 4 large almost-10 lb babies with tearing during childbirth, but supposedly it looks healed enough that I shouldn't have any incontinence problems. Now that I have the go-ahead, I am going full speed. They told me to double my Miralax dose, keep taking Dulcolax, and keep up on the ibuprofen until this weekend. I will let you all know how it goes and ALL of the positives and negatives I encounter. I'm hoping for more positives! On the plus side, high school football is ending for us (probably won't make the playoffs! ) so no more sitting on those cold, hard bleachers!