HI everyone..
I have been on this site a few times in the last few weeks... It has really helped me out a lot!
I had my LIS on December 5. I was suffering with terrible pain since September. I thought it was hemmroids at first, but it turned out to be a fissure. As most of you know, the pain is almost unbearable... and it just never goes away.
My main reason for posting is to ask about recovery time. I was told 1--2 weeks recovery. It took me almost the full 2 weeks until I started to get up and at least try to get back to normal, but I keep having "set backs".. I am wondering if anyone else has had this? I had a skin tag removed too... and I really think that is where my pain and discomfort keeps coming from. I start to feel better for a few days. .then all of the sudden, I get this pulling , burning pain where the tag was removed.. I even get that gross discharge again... and I am really uncomfortable for a few days.. then it lessens and starts up again a few days after I THINK im on the road to recovery. I can't belive it. The terrible fissure pain is gone for the most part.... I am still taking stool softners and drinking prune juice.. to help everything go " smoothly" but... its this recurring pain and discomfort that I am getting worried about.
The nurse I spoke to on January 3rd said to expect it for at least 8 weeks... a fact I WISH they told me about before surgery, so I wouldn't have been so worried these past 5 weeks.
I would love to hear from anyone if they have had any similar issues.
Thanks so much!
JJAY