I had LIS & Abscess drained on Monday night. I have been dealing with chronic fissure for 3 months and the pain was brutal after a BM for hours. Started last two weeks to have mucus which doctor examined and I have an infection. Thus, they moved my surgery up.
1st day - right after surgery I felt pretty good. Was able to walk, managed to walkout to the car for my ride home. Pain was very manageable, I just took Tylenol and spent most of the day resting.
Day 2 - i was awaken with the sensation that I needed to have a bm. I was scared, removed the gauze and passed a small amount which was very loose. Surprise, no stingy at all, no pain at all. Had a shower and sitz bath and rested. Then some pain arrived but much less than my normal. We will see what happens when I have a larger bm.
Anxiety, I had a lot while in the hospital. I was really worried about post surgery. Well, so far so good. It’s awful living with a AF and been in so much pain everyday. It hijacked my life & began causing me serious emotion distress. I was so depressed. To those thinking about LIS, I know its scary but everyone’s experience will be different and we don’t have to live with AF endlessly. Don’t let fear keep you from getting help. I was really scared before and am glad it’s done. Now, I will tackle each recovery day one day at a time knowing I will get my life back.
Not out of the woods but I’m confident I can manage and am glad it’s done