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My Fistulotomy Surgery Not Bad!!
by: Marlo on Mon, Aug 03 2009

Yesterday, I had my dreaded fistulotomy performed…and let me tell you - my experience was not bad at all (and I worried about it for a week and 1/2 beforehand, lost 5 lbs from not eating). I tried homeopathic Dr…but left unhealed and with a huge Visa bill. After reading many other bad experience posts (and my heart goes out to those who endured agony) - I was terrified on what to expect after the procedure. Back in 2002, I had a horrific experience with hemorrhoid removal surgery, fissure and sphincterotomy…severe pain and unable to deficate after surgery - didn’t heal for weeks and weeks.

After yesterday’s procedure, I was given an RX of Tylenol 3…to take every three hours…then was also able to take 2 Advil liquigels. Today, I was pleasantly surprised to not need the Tylenol 3…just the Advil…and I was able to “go” today with NO PAIN!! Yay…lots of sitz baths…fiber, stool softeners…then a follow up appt in 10 days…I’ll keep you posted! Also - if it makes you feel any better - the nurse told me she had the Dr. give her fistulotomy to her without going under! Just numbing the region…her secret to a quick recovery is keep the area clean and dry.

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Thu, Sep 03 2009
Marlo, I want to say thank you for posting this comment. I just found out today that my Dr recommended the fistulotomy and a colonoscopy. I am only 34...Read

August 2009

Fistula after hemorrrhoid surgery - by Hellen - (Thu, Aug 13 2009)
I had an external hemorrhiod and went on surgery in April. After that, I had rectal pain and bleeding each time I had bowl movement for about 2 months. [more..]
My butt story - by Al - (Mon, Aug 10 2009)
I experienced my first pain in the butt 3 years ago, while on a plane to Europe. After arriving, I had to see a doctor at the airport and he punctured a hole to let the puss and stuff drained. [more..]
What a pain in the butt! - by Karen - (Fri, Aug 07 2009)
The moral to my story is - when you’re having a pain that is not normal - go to the doctor. Last Fall, I started having some pain and burning after every bowel movement which would usually go away in a short time. [more..]
Fistulotomy One Year Later - by Buchananrusty - (Thu, Aug 06 2009)
Well, its been a year. I still end some days with streaked underwear. [more..]
My Fistulotomy Surgery Not Bad!! - by Marlo - (Mon, Aug 03 2009)
Yesterday, I had my dreaded fistulotomy performed…and let me tell you - my experience was not bad at all (and I worried about it for a week and 1/2 beforehand, lost 5 lbs from not eating). [more..]

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