by alpinestrawberry » 31 Mar 2011, 06:33
In addition to what Steve has said, I'll add:
BUT, that doesn't mean you'll be in pain forever. Sometimes it does take another surgery to get where you want to be, and sometimes it just takes more time.
It's good to always be aware that you've had a fissure so that you'll be careful to drink enough water and eat enough fiber. But with time and surgery and the right diet, it doesn't have to run your life. It can be beaten, or at least reduced to a minor annoyance.