Looking for advice:
Well had the surgery. Was painful for the first few days but that was to be expected. My surgeon also told me I only needed to take 1 day off work, LOL. (Good thing I'm on summer holidays). The pain after a BM is by far less however it still hurts somewhat when I poop and that pressure sensation that drove me nuts before the operation is returning, aghhhhh.
1. My BMs are still somewhat painful, but not like they were before. Is that normal this late? I'm still doing the metamucil and water intake.
2. I soaked 3X a day for the first week and now during the second week only twice. Should I up the soakings? It is hard as I have a one year old who needs my constant love and affection!
3. The pain from surgery is being replaced by the pressure sensation that is soooooo annoying! I can't even sleep on my back becuase it feels like I have a golf ball up there. Did anyone else experience this after surgery (and before). I should add that the pressure sensation had almost vanished immediately after surgery, and returned yesterday.
4. How long did everyone else soak for and continue their delicious regiment of fiber supplementation?
5. Do you think the LIS failed? When will I know for sure that it might not have worked (how long should I give it?
Advice and encouragement much appreciated!