Anal fissure surgery and recovery

[xyz123]

Looks like I have annual fissure that hasn't improved for many months and surgeon has recommended a surgery. Googling suggests the surgery is the gold standard for treatment in this case. Couple of years ago I had a fistula and a surgery. It went well but recovery was stressful with daily visits for dressing etc. From what I have read fissure surgery doesn't usually need any such follow ups.

Wanted to ask if anyone had surgery for fissure and how did the recovery go?

[Gustavo7]

I don't know about fissures, but I feel your pain with the fistula as I had to go through three operations to get over one.

if you would like to get a second opinion or assessment, I would totally recommend Mr Said Mohamed.

https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/finder/stepconsult...

All the best!

[asfault]

Good luck. I luckily had one that healed itself but weeks of constantly tearing it open every trip to the bathroom or jumping in and out the van would agitate it...

[Skodillac]

I had one which needed surgery. It's quite unpleasant afterwards, but mine was healed up in a couple of weeks. I was absolutely fastidious about cleaning myself with disposable antiseptic wipes several times a day. I think this contributed to avoiding an infection, which is of course one of the biggest risks and can make recovery even longer.

A couple of years later I got a perianal abcess, which again needed surgery. Sigh. Same approach to personal hygiene and again avoided any infections.

Good luck, OP.

Now, whenever I hear the phrase "rip you a new ahole", I have a smile and think I've got 2 new ones already, what's the worst than can happen.

Funniest consequence was sitting watching a cricket match a couple of years after the second one. A guy sat down next to me and I could have sworn I recognised him, but couldn't put a name to the face. When he spoke the penny dropped - it was my second surgeon proctologist. He apologised for not recognising me, but said he probably would have from the other end.

[Pete102]

I had a perianal abscess when I was 19 which I ignored....and ignored...and ignored until I could not take the pain anymore and upon seeing it, my Doctor sent me straight to the hospital, I was operated on that evening.

Recovery was less than pleasant, needing daily repacking and dressing by the GP Nurse....I think after the 2nd or 3rd day all shame was gone.

[asfault]

Skodillac said:

I had one which needed surgery. It's quite unpleasant afterwards, but mine was healed up in a couple of weeks. I was absolutely fastidious about cleaning myself with disposable antiseptic wipes several times a day. I think this contributed to avoiding an infection, which is of course one of the biggest risks and can make recovery even longer.

A couple of years later I got a perianal abcess, which again needed surgery. Sigh. Same approach to personal hygiene and again avoided any infections.

Good luck, OP.

Now, whenever I hear the phrase "rip you a new ahole", I have a smile and think I've got 2 new ones already, what's the worst than can happen.

Funniest consequence was sitting watching a cricket match a couple of years after the second one. A guy sat down next to me and I could have sworn I recognised him, but couldn't put a name to the face. When he spoke the penny dropped - it was my second surgeon proctologist. He apologised for not recognising me, but said he probably would have from the other end.

what sort of infection can you get?

I had a 9 month long issue with nerve pain at the side and down my leg afterwards but surely that cant be linked?

[Skodillac]

asfault said:

Skodillac said:

I had one which needed surgery. It's quite unpleasant afterwards, but mine was healed up in a couple of weeks. I was absolutely fastidious about cleaning myself with disposable antiseptic wipes several times a day. I think this contributed to avoiding an infection, which is of course one of the biggest risks and can make recovery even longer.

A couple of years later I got a perianal abcess, which again needed surgery. Sigh. Same approach to personal hygiene and again avoided any infections.

Good luck, OP.

Now, whenever I hear the phrase "rip you a new ahole", I have a smile and think I've got 2 new ones already, what's the worst than can happen.

Funniest consequence was sitting watching a cricket match a couple of years after the second one. A guy sat down next to me and I could have sworn I recognised him, but couldn't put a name to the face. When he spoke the penny dropped - it was my second surgeon proctologist. He apologised for not recognising me, but said he probably would have from the other end.

what sort of infection can you get?

I had a 9 month long issue with nerve pain at the side and down my leg afterwards but surely that cant be linked?

Bacterial infections in the wound can happen.

[LosingGrip]

Skodillac said:

Funniest consequence was sitting watching a cricket match a couple of years after the second one. A guy sat down next to me and I could have sworn I recognised him, but couldn't put a name to the face. When he spoke the penny dropped - it was my second surgeon proctologist. He apologised for not recognising me, but said he probably would have from the other end.

I had to go to the GP a couple of years ago for one. Didn't know what it was at the time. Did the online form. Gave my symptoms. Within an hour they've phoned me back.

Mr LG, the GP would like a face to face appointment with you.

Silence to my response of 'i don't think it's going to be my face they'll be looking at'. I still find it funny now.

Oh and the GP is now my in laws neighbour who comes round for social events...

[SiH]

asfault said:

Good luck. I luckily had one that healed itself but weeks of constantly tearing it open every trip to the bathroom or jumping in and out the van would agitate it...

Apologies for the terrible joke but you could say that you have a very appropriate username as your experience certainly sounds like an assfault... Sorry.