HI All,
I had the LIS this past Friday morning and thought for sure I could go back to work by this Tuesday. My CRS even thought that it wouldn't be a problem. But, today (Monday) I have stopped taking the Percs and have just been using Motrin. I finally had a BM last night and realized that I may have been overusing the fiber...ouch! Today, I can barely walk without pain and bending over is a nightmare. The problem is that I am a Special Ed. Teacher and I can't return to work and do the best for my lovelies with this kind of discomfort. And, I had to extend my absence for a few more days, leaving my classroom staff to deal with everything without me. To make matters worse, due to having small children at home who 'enjoy' getting sick and using Mommy's sick days, I will be taking this time unpaid..before the holidays. My husband is super supportive, but I am just feeling down in the dumps (no pun intended). Am I the only one who can't seem to get back to normal 3 days post-op? I thought that pain would be no worse than the suffering with an anal fissure for 2 years. But, I think I overestimated my own strength. I have been doing the warm baths and showers, the colace, the water, and nothing seems to be working right. I am typically a cheerful and happy-go-lucky person, but today I feel like a whimp. Thanks for reading. Does anyone else feel this way or take so long to heal?