by ScaredyCat1822 » 01 Jan 2017, 16:59
Well, I had my one month follow-up with the surgeon on Friday. He said everything was doing great. He said to taper off the Miralax, start taking fiber and LOTS of water, and see how I do. If I tear it again, just use the Miralax and hot baths and NitroBid again. If in the future it tears and I cannot get it to heal, he said call him and he'll inject Botox. Otherwise, don't worry about it and enjoy life. He also said I should probably get a colonoscopy done in the next few years.
The real key for me was the Miralax. While on it, I had absolutely no bleeding and no pain. Vaseline before bowel movements worked well, too. I drank organic coconut oil to lubricate my digestive system, and soaked in it for healing, lubrication, and moisturization. Oatmeal and coffee every morning, and lots of salads. No seeds, fried foods, or steak. I chewed everything I ate to a fine paste. I can't tell that the NitroBid did anything.
Hopefully this info helps someone else with their fears and saves them from too much distress. Another happy ending!