Because I REALLLLLY disliked my other CRS, I went to get a second opinion on my fissure before jumping into surgery.
I went to a completely new practice and saw a new doctor, a dr. V. He was so great! So much more gentle than the other CRS (having your butt literally pulled apart, not even slowly...is the last thing you want to do when you have a fissure i would think

Dr V was so gentle, took the time to explain all my options to me, including what would happen during and after surgery, should I decide that I want it, and answered all of my questions!
I opted to try the nitrglycerine first, but I am not sure if it will do much good because my fissure is chronic, but its worth a shot right? I am a little scared to try it because I have heard about the headaches, and it doesnt sound very pleasant, but...i have also heard that, compared to the pain of a fissure, its nothing. I have to go pick it up at the pharmacy soon, but I just wanted to report that I am SO happy that I decided to get a second opinion.
I have decided that if the nitro doesnt work, then I probably will opt for the surgery with Dr. V, because I feel so much better about it now than I did while talking to the other CRS (what a jackass).

Kate