Just one week until surgery for my AF and I’m nervous about it but also looking forward to getting it done with! I have come up with so many questions in my head since I scheduled this surgery a few weeks ago, I figure I can turn to you all for some help. I'm nervous because it seems strange to go in there and cut muscle, but I know it will help me. I just have this weird fear about altering my body, like I am nervous about not being the same physically after the surgery. But, I know that the surgery should go really well and I will feel so much better after getting it done
On to my questions about post-surgery(I’m having an lateral sphincterotomy(sp?)):
-Any tips on things to help speed the recovery?
-What is the recovery process? I know I will have to do sitz baths afterwards, but how many a day? With epsom salt or without?
- What should I eat/not eat post-surgery? I assume a healthy diet filled with fiber, but can I eat fruit and nuts?
-How long does it take for the surgery incision to heal? How long do you bleed afterwards? (might be two separate questions)
-Tips for help with itching once the cut starts to heal? The itching I have experienced previously is miserable
-When can you get back to normal physical activity, like exercising and such?
Thank you SO much in advance for any answers and or tips!! I will keep you posted for sure as to how the surgery goes for me.
Thanks,
Suzy