Preop Diagnosis: Anal Fissure Anal Stenosis

 I'm with Diana -- the pain after anal fissure surgery was INCREDIBLE. I was on hydrocodone for four weeks. It was unbelievably painful -- and I don't think my surgeon did a good job. It happened to me while on vacation and so I had it done by a stranger. As soon as I woke up from the surgery I regretted it. And now, the incision keeps getting infected. UGH. So gross. 

Meanwhile, I also totally agree with Diana about the reasons for why we get fissures. I know that I clench to hold in gas or explosive diarrhea. Can't be helped, although I can control my poop with diet. 

Big hugs. Take the painkillers! 

Hi Kitkat, I know it's been several years- but can you please tell me now the fissure surgery went?  I have the exact same dr- Dr. Goldenberg.  How was your recovery? I am quit nerveous.  Any info would be great.  Thanks
 

Hey I did not have it. I decided to try to fix it with diet and I did. I low carved and ate very little for 2 months. I ate protein & fat and I got rid of it with diet.

Really? You didn't have the surgery?  The protein and fat diet helped?  Can you please tell me more? How long until it was completely gone?

I did NOT have the surgery.

I suffered for months in excrutiating pain.

I saw the Doc.  He rec surgery.  I scheduled the surgery and canceled it.

I believe it was about 1 month of SERIOUSLY STRICT EATING.  I MEAN:  Low Low Carb, HIGH FAT (to promote BM), and protein, protein, protein. 

LOW CALORIE:  Because I SIMPLY ATE LESS. 

It gave my butt a much needed rest, so to speak. 

I used the Nitro, the hydrocortisone, and the Lidocaine multiple times daily.  I used Tramadol for pain. 

IT WENT AWAY.  I went back to the surgeon, for follow up.  And, he said...  it was gone. 

:)

Still have to have a flex sig as follow up as well, but I know what's going on down there now.  I know the difference between fissure pain and hem pain and MY DIET can contribute to MY issues.  I don't know how it effects others........

That is MY Story for me.  the fecal incontinence scared me so much, that it shocked me into a totally controlled diet...........   and I mean TOTALLY.

P S 
:)
It wasn't so bad.  I lost an additional 10 pounds to my lowest weight!  That was the ONE positivie.  :)

Thanks I will!!!  :)