Thanks Diamond....I put a call in to the doctor's office today about the swelling. I had to leave a message though, so hopefully the nurse calls me back today with an answer. My main concern was that I am swelling near the bottom of my butt cheek, away from the inside where the surgery was done, even though that area is still swollen too. I guess the swelling could have just spread through the area do to the trauma, but just want to make sure.
On some good news....had my first BM this morning, so no constipation (so far). I had been pretty much pain free since the surgery, but am feeling pretty sore now after the BM. Not agonizing pain, but just sore.....I am guessing it is from the stretching that needed to be done to the surgical site to get the BM out. Used some flushable wet wipes to clean area gently and then immediately hopped in the shower to spray off. After the shower, I hopped in the bathtub for about 15-20 minutes to soak, and then checked the area with another wet wipe to make sure it was pretty clean. Replaced the gauze and now resting in bed! Who knew taking a poop could be a 45 minute adventure....tired me out!