I had the operation on July 14, 2008 and I am still not healed as of today 3/1/09. I have gone through nothing but misery and have tried everything to heal from this operation. I was told I’d be good as new by labor day. I am in constant pain and my urologist believes there was nerve damage because I have the symptoms of a prostate infection, but have had every test and no evidence has shown any problems with my prostate or bladder.

These symptoms appeared right after the operation and continue today. I urinate every 20 to 30 minutes and am up 5/10 times a night. My penis is constantly hurting and I cannot stand for my underwear to touch it. An erection is not even conceivable. I went to a colon rectal surgeon for a second opinion and he stated that the first surgeon had cut off too much tissue and that nerve damage could be a possiblilty. My bowel movements start at 5 AM in the morning and usually don’t stop until until 9 or 10 AM. My anal canal is so tight and irritated my stool is very long and thin. I am on a high fiber diet and take stool softeners, but only receive minimum relief.

I am going to a wound specialist and hope that he has some answers and treatments. I have been using several prescribed creams that are for rectal fissures and they only provide minimal relief. I am going for a nerve conduction test to confirm nerve damage.I have heard from a nurse that the surgeon who did the operation has botched more than one surgery. This has been a total nightmare and has decreased my quality of life greatly.