Sue,
Your relief comes across loud and clear, and I'm glad you've come away from your visit with a positive outlook on your ability to heal.
Also, seeing a physician who shows genuine care and concern, as well as being thorough and informative , is so reassuring while moving forward.
This does sound like a fissurectomy, based on information I learned from others on the forum. I have not had this procedure myself, but have had lis w/tag and hemmie removal. IMO, I would say to anyone having
surgery, the absolute minimum you should allow yourself is 1 week to
recover. You need to take time to rest and follow all proper post-op
instructions to assist with initial healing and recovery. The ultimate
timeframe for recovery, if one could swing it, I would say is two weeks,
just extra time for reassurance because everyone's different when it
comes to healing.
Best wishes and keep up the positive outlook...that's such a big player with this condition
Angel