5 weeks after hem op.

[linsy50]

Hi, its 5 weeks since I had my hem op, 3 internal hems removed, I havent had a lot of pain, more discomfort if anything, but I did have a lot of burning with BMs the second week, but jumping in a warm bath sorted that.
I feel really good, the only thing that worrys me a little is I have fecal leakage through the day, is this normal and when does it stop?

[creativeconcept]

Hi-
I had 2 external hemorrhoids removed on 6/5. I have had no leakage. I have actually had the opposite. This has been the most painful event of my life. My bms are painful and difficult to pass. I am on stool softeners, have added fiber and drink lots of water. I went to the ER on Father's Day because I couldn't have a bm or urinate. I think it could have all been avoided if my surgeon would have called me back. Anyway I was constipated. I finally did an enima prior to the ER visit and all the bm came out. However I couldn't pee. My husband got tired of hearing me moan and groan so off we went. Anyway this week has been hit or miss. I still moan and groan with each bm. I return to work on Monday 6/25 and am so afraid of having a bm while working. I drive around all day calling on different accounts and do not know what I will do if I have to have a bm. With all the moaning and groaning I'm afraid they will think I am dying and call EMS.

Anway, I am glad I found this forum. I could have really used it prior to surgery and during the first week of recover. Actually it might be better that I didn't prior to surgery. I don't think there is any way of God's green earth to prepare for a hemorrhoidectomy.

Any suggestions on making this long recovery period easier please pass them on.

Sherri

[linsy50]

Originally Posted by creativeconcept

Hi-
I had 2 external hemorrhoids removed on 6/5. I have had no leakage. I have actually had the opposite. This has been the most painful event of my life. My bms are painful and difficult to pass. I am on stool softeners, have added fiber and drink lots of water. I went to the ER on Father's Day because I couldn't have a bm or urinate. I think it could have all been avoided if my surgeon would have called me back. Anyway I was constipated. I finally did an enima prior to the ER visit and all the bm came out. However I couldn't pee. My husband got tired of hearing me moan and groan so off we went. Anyway this week has been hit or miss. I still moan and groan with each bm. I return to work on Monday 6/25 and am so afraid of having a bm while working. I drive around all day calling on different accounts and do not know what I will do if I have to have a bm. With all the moaning and groaning I'm afraid they will think I am dying and call EMS.

Anway, I am glad I found this forum. I could have really used it prior to surgery and during the first week of recover. Actually it might be better that I didn't prior to surgery. I don't think there is any way of God's green earth to prepare for a hemorrhoidectomy.

Any suggestions on making this long recovery period easier please pass them on.

Sherri

You poor thing, I cant imagine the pain your going through because I havent had any, dont get me wrong, it was very uncomfortable but apart from burning after every Bm the 2nd week Ive not suffered very much.
I had my first Bm 3 days after my op and (not much pain) and have had 2 or 3 Bms every day since. My doctor gave me lactulose and fybergel to take every am and pm and they kept my Bms soft and smooth as they should be.
I stopped taking them 2 weeks ago and went on a high fibre diet and Ive been fine. I dont know if you can get fybergel (senekot) but I swear by it, you just mix it with water and its very pleasant to taste, I took it prior to my op because I suffered a lot of constipation and it worked for me. I know it sounds gross, but Ive read on here its easier to pass your Bms in a bath of warm water, maybe that will help, if I had been in pain believe me I would have done that
please go back to your doctor, You need help and thats what hes there for.

[creativeconcept]

What has your doctor said about the leakage? I know it can be a complication of a hemorrhoidectomy but it seems most of us suffer from pain. You may need to get your sphincter checked out.

I have heard of people pooping in the tub but I don't think I can bring myself to do that. I'm sort of a germaphobic. Anyway my my main tub was leaking and we have ordered new hardware and it has not arrived. I refuse to use my boys tub. They are teenager and I have that germ thing. I think I am getting better, its just taking a while.

Back to you. I don't think I have heard of anyone not suffering alot of pain with their hemorrhoidectomy. I also haven't heard of anyone having leakage afterwards. I just wonder if the two could be related. What exactly did you have done. Did you have the stapled procedure or excision?

Sherri

[lodgen]

linsy50

discharge can last up to 4 months ,i had three hemmroids removed and
it took two months to finally stop,hang in there it will stop.just keep it clean and dry.