... I just wanted to post up my hemorrhoidectomy recovery as a glimmer of hope to those considering getting this procedure done but may be completely terrified considering all the horror stories available on this forum and others on the internet.
I'm a healthy 29 year old female. I run/exercise regularly and eat healthy. I have been dealing with external hemorrhoids for... (1 replies)
... but it doesn't bother me. My stitches came out too. A bunch of them. Just tell Dr. Patil when you see him on Tuesday. ... (31 replies)
... ay. I wish I could go back and start over. I would not have tried to push so hard and just waited until I had to go. I can't see inside. Wondering if all the stitches came out? ... (31 replies)
... I just went to the message board and typed in the title of this post. I've been praying for you. I know this is a rough time and there are set backs. I split stitches too, but in the long run, everything heals. I know it's been 2 weeks for you as of yesterday. I hope you are doing a little better by now. ... (31 replies)
... e last 4 or 5 days haven't been as great. I went 3 days without going and was feeling really bloated and constipated. I ended up pushing too much. Some of the stitches came out. It set me back on my recovery. The doctor said I should be ok. I need to focus on going only when I have the urge. ... (31 replies)
... e last 4 or 5 days haven't been as great. I went 3 days without going and was feeling really bloated and constipated. I ended up pushing too much. Some of the stitches came out. It set me back on my recovery. The doctor said I should be ok. I need to focus on going only when I have the urge. ... (31 replies)
... o do the "frog squat with my feet on a low step stool and lean forward...Pushing is the worst thing you can possibly do because it can increase swelling and tear stitches making healing take longer...Hope this was helpful... ... (4 replies)
... KelleJean - I didn't leave the house for 2 weeks and went back to work (part time) after 3 but have 3 children (one baby that I am nursing) at home. I just had my month checkup and the doc said I wasn't healing as quickly as she would have liked (still have open wound, stitches, and swelling). She said it would just take time. I am getting better every day and have not had... (7 replies)
... I'm on day 9
I had a hemmroidectomy which removed three large external and one internal roid, I'm posting here because finding and reading these postings of other Peoples experiences really helped me. I'm also writing as to inspire people with a similar situation as mine, Iam a recovering alcoholic and I've been sober for about 4 years now. So I was extremely worried about... (42 replies)
... See, my hemorrhoids aren't bad but irritating. I want to have another baby soon and am worried I will have to go through this again. (25 replies)
... urvived going to the toilet with the hamerrods then this is way easier than that. After a week she was back to normal and now she is better than ever. She had no stitches coz hers was external as well. ... (25 replies)
... One doctor told me the harmonic scalpel was a waste of time and money. I would rather not have stitches that will bust. I will try to look for a doctor that uses it. ... (25 replies)
... My kids are 9 and 17. Yes and it was great! Ask for a referal! (25 replies)
... I can't find a doctor that uses it. The fact of no stitches sounds great though. I have read that people are able to lift a little sooner because they don't have to worry about the stitches busting. ... (25 replies)
... If your hemroids are external and have been thrombosed you know the pain is horrible. Even right after surgery i was never as uncomfortable as i was durring the most mild flareups. Get tge surgery ASAP,stay ahead of the pain (ask for loratab or oxycodon tranadol and torodol are worthless) soak as often as you can. Maintain a liquid diet for 2the weeks. Soup, jello,pudding,... (25 replies)
... Thank you so much! I have a baby at home and the doctors act like they don't even want to make me comfortable enough to be around him! I am fine with not picking him up for a couple of weeks but I don't want him to see me in agony! I am scared to death! I have two external hemorrhoids so I imagine it could be worse! (25 replies)
... I recommend reading the two threads by tacomaguy and painindc. They are pretty informative. You can read my post as to what to expect as well if you like but my case and post isn't written like a guide.
1. How long were you out of work? I am planning on three weeks.
2. Scalpel, Cautery, Stitches, etc.? Do no remember.
3. Were the first few days the worst? Very much... (25 replies)
... Okay, I have already talked to a couple of people on here but still have so many questions. I have an 11 month old (probably 12 once I get surgery). I know I can't pick him up for a few days but I at least want to be comfortable enough so that I can be able to talk to him and hug him. I am a mom first and I need to know that is still possible. I will still be sending him to... (25 replies)
... uring bm's. Unfortunately, I still have a "skin tag" or something. It doesn't hurt at all but is visible and I feel it when I wipe. My doctor thinks it was where stitches were pulled out. He says he can numb me and cut it off in the office. ... (82 replies)
... I couldn't walk for long because my stitches would poke at me then a week post op I was EXTREMELYYYY ITCHY!!! I took Benadryl and passed out on him but I can promise you it will get better. ... (82 replies)
