Hello,
I've been suffering with a fissure since March thought it was a hemorrhoid, diagnosed at the end of June, on Diltiazem until late September and on Rectiv until now.
My CRS said it's unlikely to heal at this point given how long I've been on the medication and Botox has only a 50/50 chance of working. He suggested that surgery (LIS and Fissurectomy) would be my best option. I'm worried about the recovery and the possibility of incontinence. I'm 30 years old, male and I don't want this to ruin my life but I can't take the pain.
My doctor said I will be fine and the chances of a permanent issue like that are extremely slim. He has a great bedside manner, answers all of my questions and I really feel comfortable with him. Other doctors I've spoken to speak highly of him and he gets great reviews online so I trust he is a good surgeon.
I'm wondering if I'm worrying for nothing. I'm excited to not be in pain but nervous what could happen or having an even more painful recovery than the fissure.
My surgery is on Tuesday and I just want to know what I'm in for from someone who has been through this.
Thanks!!