by PainInTheAss » 11 Apr 2010, 03:12
Hi all
I'm in a bit of a dilemma as I'm scheduled to have LIS surgery in just over a week!
I have now been suffering with a fissure for way over a year now. After loads of creams, diet trial and errors and lots of persistent pain last December I had Botox and fissurerectomy surgery. After the 1st week of agonizing pain after the surgery things have gradually improved. However in February after my 2 month check up my CRS suggested LIS as he said I should be completely pain free. At the time had waves of pain and pain free days, nothing like before my surgery but I didn't feel 'normal'. Now currently I'm in two minds about going for the surgery as if my body can heal by itself I would rather that than another cut be put down there just to create blood flow with only 82% full recovery success rate. Currently when I have a BM it still feels slightly painful and after about 30mins a slight pain sets in for around 2 hours. But it’s not painful like it used to be to the extent I could hardly sit, it’s just a slight throbbing sensation which is livable but not 100% and not what I remember to be ‘normal’.
Is this what a feeling of 'normal' is or am I kidding myself and should go for the LIS surgery as that will completely heal me and I won't feel any signs of a fissure down there in months to come?
Another thing that is setting me back with regards to LIS is that currently I can finally work out and go jogging in the afternoons and not feel any pain (maybe a slight tingle now and then) whereas before this was hard going. Now I know surgery is going to set me back and make me motionless for at least a month, I would however sacrifice this if I knew that I could at least go bike riding after BM in the mornings like I used to as currently I won't risk it.
I just want to be bloody normal again and enjoy life like I used to, relax a little when I eat and drink. Does anyone think this is a reality or now I should just be prepared for this constant feeling of watching everything I eat and drink for the rest of my life? If that is the case even after LIS I may as well carry on as I am no?
All opinions welcomed please, it’s so good to know I'm not alone in all this.