Life after haemorrhoid removal

After reading the headline, I thought you had gotten divorced)) and thereby removed your own haemorrhoids)).
Apologies for the humour, but after the topic "life after divorce," it came across that way.

Hello, I had the operation a week ago. Going to the toilet is still a bit painful, but bearable. I had a scheduled operation after a consultation. I'm more or less on a diet.

It has been six months for me. I constantly feel a foreign body sensation and a sense of incomplete emptying. I went for a consultation and was told that a repeat operation is needed—something was overtightened there.

Hello Lika! I have the same problem, it's been a year since the removal. Tell me, did you have the operation again? Thanks in advance.

I've had the same problem for 7 months now; it's ruined my life.

It's been over nine months since my operation, and I also have the feeling that something is obstructing inside after going to the toilet, along with a sensation of incomplete evacuation. Sometimes I need to go twice, as it doesn't all come out at once. Although the stool is normal—not thin or thick, just average. The doctor is indifferent. The last time I saw him was five months ago, and I don't want to go back to him. I need to find another doctor.

Good evening! If you need I can recommend a doctor who'll help you. I've been through it all ))) can confidently recommend. Had a fissure, internal, external haemorrhoids and a thrombus. They sorted everything in one operation.

Tell me, if this isn't just advertising.

Hello, I am in the same situation; my doctor also told me everything was fine, but now I have had the operation again because the fissure has become chronic.

Please recommend a doctor. It's so difficult to find a good specialist.

Hello! I had surgery yesterday, and already today it's as if nothing happened. Nothing hurts. Just a bit of discomfort. No problems with bowel movements either. I'm eating prunes, bananas, yogurts, and kefir. I'm also taking lactose as prescribed by the doctor. I live in Germany. The surgery went quickly, and I was already home by the evening. They really know how to treat people here. Big respect and thank you.

Could you please tell me exactly where you had it done?

Hello, author! Your post is like a mirror of my own fate. I too underwent two surgeries, one after the other, after reading about positive examples. All of this happened a year ago. Now, I also live with chronic discomfort. I can't allow myself to eat anything or exercise properly. My mind is constantly fixated on my backside. For six months, I was on antidepressants because I couldn't sleep and was slowly fading away "inside myself." I also have no desire to see my doctor; most likely, he'll just say how brilliantly he performed the surgery. Why am I writing all this? Girls, if you have second-degree haemorrhoids, do not opt for any surgeries. Perhaps your pain isn't related to haemorrhoids but to adhesions, as was initially the case for me. In that situation, Longidaza suppositories can help. But not one of the many proctologists even thought to suggest this to me; they all just kept insisting on surgery. Try to regulate your bowel movements, drink a sip of oil in the morning and half a glass of Donat Mg mineral water. Drink more water, eat fruits and vegetables! And perhaps you won't need this surgery.

I don't know your name, but you're misleading people with your post. If a doctor says to have surgery then you need to have it. With suppositories and diets you only temporarily forget about the pain and blood. I'll tell you from my own experience, I suffered with this illness for a long time. Suppositories, tablets, everything that could be used for treatment was tried. The result was every toilet visit with blood and combined stage 4 haemorrhoids. The outcome was removal surgery. I won't say it was pleasant but it's all bearable. After one month and ten days everything completely healed. They cut out a lot, sometimes the stitches where they sewed ache, mainly when the weather changes. As for you, I'll tell you this - if the doctor performs the surgery properly, then within a month, maximum a month and a half, everything completely heals.

Tell me, did your anal passage widen by itself? It's just that I'm 3 weeks post-op and suffering from slight constipation, and it seems to me that the passage is still narrow 😕

It's been 6 months since the laparoscopic surgery and ligation. It has become easier, but unfortunately, I have to forget about sports and basketball. I can't make sudden movements or jump. I'm going to the doctor's appointment tomorrow; I'm very curious to hear what my doctor will say.

Hello, did they probably remove your haemorrhoids with a laser????

Nobody's misleading anyone, it's just that everyone's postoperative period is different. I'm 46 years old and I had chronic stage 4 haemorrhoids and lived perfectly well with it for 8-10 years while doing weightlifting. Yes, sometimes there was discomfort but it passed quickly. Once during a medical check-up, the surgeon took the stance that you can't live with such haemorrhoids and I decided on surgery. The proctologist who performed the Longo method operation is a real specialist, only positive reviews, but that doesn't make it easier for me. My sports career is finished and normal life too. It's been 7 months now of constant discomfort with the bottom area. So think carefully whether you're ready for this lottery - whether you'll be lucky or not.

I made a vow to myself that once I recovered, I would write a review because reading others' reviews helped me mentally prepare!! On April 4th, I had surgery to excise a hemorrhoidal fissure! Of course, I was very scared and worried about how it would all go! But it wasn't as terrifying as I had imagined—everything is bearable, and the main thing is recovery. By April 15th, I'm closing my sick leave and heading back to work)) Two weeks have passed, and you already feel like a whole person again 🙏🏻 I suffered from this for over 20 years! It would appear, then I'd use suppositories and ointments, and it seemed to go away, but apparently, the time had come—the last 4 months turned my life into one big ball of pain!!! Now, I hope it's all behind me; they removed the source of the pain, stitched it up, spent 5 days in the hospital with painkilling injections, applied Vishnevsky ointment, and then rested at home for another week! The surgery was under general anesthesia and lasted 30-40 minutes! I had it done in Novorossiysk at the Seamen's Hospital, where they perform these operations like clockwork—up to 10 a day. The surgeons are very experienced 😀 If you're thinking about it and hesitating, I advise you to go for it and not torment yourself with pain; you'll end up spending more money on medications.

I'm also struggling with constipation, my advice is this: a sip of vaseline oil in the morning on an empty stomach, it's sold in pharmacies for pennies, and phytomucil morning and evening, it's natural-based, makes stool soft. I had my operation on April 4th

Hello, I had surgery for haemorrhoids, both internal and external, three months ago, and I've lost a lot of weight, which is very worrying. The haemorrhoids haven't gone away, and a lump has appeared. What should I do?

I've got exactly the same thing. And my doctor is on holiday until 15th August... What ended up happening with yours?

Hello everyone! Since my surgery on 22.01.19, like many others, I've been reading the forum. It's been almost half a year now; I had a grade 4 haemorrhoid removed with ultrasound, and I live in Estonia. After the surgery, I used sitz baths, ointments, followed a diet, took Duphalac for about three months, ate prunes, and wasn't instructed to do any internal bougienage or use suppositories. I still have to monitor my bowel movements and drink at least a litre to a litre and a half of water, but there's no pain. I'm allowed to cycle, and the doctor didn't restrict the weight I can lift, saying everything is permissible, but of course, I'm cautious because any discomfort would be mine, not his! The doctor is wonderful, and I don't regret going through all the pain either. I sincerely wish everyone health and patience; thank you to all the forum members, it really helps after the surgery!

I also had surgery. But the doctor said you can't get carried away with vaseline oil. You can only use it for three days after surgery. When you drink vaseline oil, vitamins aren't absorbed.

Hello. Could you please advise, it's day 4 after haemorrhoidectomy. Both internal and external haemorrhoids, and a fissure. There's a lot of serous fluid and what looks like pus on the gauze. Has anyone experienced this? Is this normal?

That's normal, not much time has passed! That's not pus you've got, during the healing process the leftover ointment and serous fluid mix together! If you don't have very severe pain, then there's no need to worry. A bit of pain is acceptable.

Tell me how you're feeling

Can you tell me - did your problem get resolved? Because I'm in the same situation now...

It doesn't hurt because they're giving you painkillers. It's too early to judge on the second day.

Yeah that's normal

And I've had a low-grade fever for a week after the surgery. Is that normal?

Good afternoon. My story doesn't have a happy ending either. I underwent vaporisation of an external haemorrhoid and fissure excision at a private clinic, which naturally came at a considerable cost. Two months of hell followed; all the tales of painless and swift recovery were simply untrue... Even after the wounds had healed, things were never completely right – with any strain, there would be bleeding and pain in that area... Nearly two years have passed, and now it's all recurring with even more pronounced symptoms. I'm at a loss about what to do now... I don't want to undergo another operation, so I'm treating myself with medication and rest. Of course, it all depends on diet, maintaining a constant dietary regimen, lifestyle, and the nature of one's work. I regret having the first operation; it only added to the problems with going to the toilet.

I also had an operation to remove haemorrhoids, everything is painful and the sensation is the same, that the passage has narrowed, which causes tension when going to the toilet. But sitting constantly on laxatives doesn't work out. Of course, a constant diet is needed.

It's been 7 days since the hemorrhoid surgery, and I constantly feel like lying down and have no energy. What should I do?

I had mine done on 13th January. Same situation. No energy because you're eating poorly.

Hello everyone! Today is the third day after the surgery. I had stage 4 haemorrhoids plus a fissure, and something else had protruded—they said it needed urgent surgery as it could potentially develop into cancer. I've had these haemorrhoids for about 20 years!

The procedure was done with a laser. The surgery itself wasn't painful because they administered spinal anaesthesia. But when the anaesthesia wears off, it's something else. If you ask for painkillers right away, the pain subsides quickly. The first trip to the toilet is simply hell! The pain is unbearable—I howled like a wolf, tears streaming down! Some people write that the first toilet visit isn't that painful, but I suppose it varies for everyone. The doctor said mine were advanced and large, both external and internal haemorrhoids. There was a woman in the ward with me who had hers removed at the same time; she went to the toilet without any problems and was fine, but not me!

I spent three days in the hospital and was discharged with instructions to use potassium permanganate and salt sitz baths for 10 minutes and apply Levomecol ointment. For now, we're treating it—not sure what comes next! Wishing everyone good health, stay well!

+373 (69) 146227 Doctor's number in Moldova. Verified. Why the lump is appearing - they didn't finish the job properly as needed. After surgery you need to dilate... and the doctor does this. Call and you'll understand everything yourself

Good afternoon. I had surgery on 1 July 2022 for two internal laser-treated nodes and one node removed by a surgeon. It was stage 3, which was supposedly progressing to stage 4. The recovery period was very long; for about a month and a half, I couldn't even sit properly. For two months, definitely, it was difficult after using the toilet. I used Cathejell; I wouldn't have survived without it. I still frequently use Duphalac, 10-15 ml per day. And, of course, I follow a diet, but not overly strict. If I eat something like bread, biscuits, etc., I might take a bit more Duphalac. I understand that's not right, of course. But I tried to find the initial cause, took pills to cleanse the gallbladder, and had tests and ultrasounds done. In the end, the doctor said the reason might simply be hereditary—weak veins/vessels in that area. I don't know if I can believe that.

A month ago, I went to the doctor for a follow-up check-up, and he found one stage 1 node inside. He prescribed Venosmyl, suppositories, and ointment. I started taking and using all of it... after about two weeks, an external haemorrhoid appeared, noticeable. I went back to the doctor, and he prescribed Detralex to take after Venosmyl, along with suppositories and heparin ointment. He said the node is at stage 1, thrombosed, but should resolve. On the very first day after applying the ointment, the lump enlarged and started hurting even more. I'm now on my third day of treatment. So far, it's still consistently difficult, especially when inserting suppositories... apparently, the node is inflamed not only externally but also inside.

I can't say I deeply regret the decision to have surgery, as I suffered with this for about 10 years, to the point of manually reducing the nodes myself, and before this flare-up, I could finally walk for long periods without thinking about having to reduce them again.

But the fact that there's now a flare-up, and overall, since the surgery, I haven't been able to forget about "my bottom" for a second... it's all very upsetting. Especially after the doctor said that if the external node enlarges, it's not ruled out that I might have to undergo surgery again (which I absolutely do not want to do). So, for now, I'll continue the treatment, and if it doesn't improve, I'll seek a second or third opinion.

I had the operation on March 1st, standard Morgan removal. Today is March 9th. There's bleeding with clots, huge lumps have appeared externally. The doctor prescribed antibiotics. This is pure hell

I also really regretted having the surgery

It seems there are many of us sufferers. I've read a lot of forums and information on this topic. I've come to understand one thing: if there are no complications, people are happy to have gotten rid of the problem after a month or two. It's been almost four months since my surgery. After using the toilet, about 40-60 minutes later, I feel a bit of pain. And I see no end in sight to this. I deeply regret it because before the operation, nothing bothered me—just a lump that sometimes became inflamed but would go away in a few days. I wanted to get rid of it but ended up with more problems. There was one issue, now there are three. Absolutely brilliant! And there's no way to turn back. The doctor says if the wounds don't heal, another operation. Going through this again—horrible!!!

I also think I had the surgery in vain; a year has passed, and now there's burning and discomfort, and I don't know what to do either.

Continuing the adventures...Turns out it wasn't external haemorrhoids inflaming. That is, the doctor either deliberately said that initially seeing the problem hoping I'd end up needing surgery (I went to him as soon as it started inflaming in the first days and there wasn't even an abscess yet, just redness, pain and temperature 37.3), or he simply made a mistake (in which case I don't understand how you could make such a mistake, given that everything was clear at that moment for those who know).

In the anal area a paraproctitis fistula was inflaming. Saw 3 doctors, all said to operate. Also said it might be a complication after haemorrhoidectomy with sutures, possibly they were pulled too tight, or possibly due to wounds from not entirely soft stool. Basically, not really clear why. The only problem is that this isn't treated with anything except surgery and you can't wait otherwise it could get even worse. They said to wait until the fistula suppurates again and go via emergency. That's what I did. Understood I didn't want to go under the knife, but if I didn't do it then it could go deeper into the tissues.

They did the surgery with a bloodless knife. The wound ended up without stitches, open. Removed the fistula and a couple of skin tags that remained from the previous surgery. Everything is healing now, growing over. Recovery is easier than after haemorrhoidectomy, could already sit slowly on the second day. Doing compresses with Levomekol, still taking Duphalac and following the diet.

Now just remains to hope that everything heals and all will be well :)

Your review is somewhat reassuring, that it's easier to get through than after the main surgery. Looks like I'm facing the same thing. Wishing you a speedy recovery and to forget this whole nightmare.

Hello forum members! I have a question - I had surgery to remove a chronic fissure plus HAL-RAR. Immediately after the operation, a huge almond-shaped lump appeared, as if an external haemorrhoid had become inflamed. The doctor says it's post-operative swelling, claiming it's normal and will go away on its own. He prescribed heparin ointment. Today is the 5th day after the surgery, and the lump/swelling hasn't subsided at all; the ointment isn't helping. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm at my wit's end, I can't walk, and this lump/swelling hurts constantly.

Hello. This is really true. For me, 7 months have passed and every day, I think about my bum, sometimes it hurts, sometimes there's discomfort, sometimes discharge. If a thrombosis of the haemorrhoid hadn't happened, I wouldn't have gone at all. A terrible, long recovery period. No matter what anyone says.

Wait and endure it and take painkillers. From my own experience I can say, I took them non-stop for a month. Then less frequently, but still took them up to 3 months. Otherwise it's pain and tears. A very long healing and recovery period. Which doctors don't talk about. It's been 7 months, the pain went away in the sixth month. Now there's discomfort and discharge like serous fluid. That is, it's still healing. Hasn't healed completely yet.

Here I am 7 months after surgery thinking about my bum every day. If it weren't for the thrombosis, I wouldn't have had this operation. Everything is healing for a long time and with difficulty, how many suppositories I've used in 7 months, I haven't inserted that many in my entire life. And it still hasn't healed yet.

Exactly the same as me, only I'm already 7 months post-op. Everywhere I read, they all write the same thing - it can hurt for a year, discharge can happen too. Basically, total bullshit

Could be swelling, but could also be a new haemorrhoid, that happens after surgery too. Detralex, painkillers, ointments. Honestly the whole healing process is awful and painful. I went through this myself. The first month I just cried and lay in bed. Took tablets, and even they didn't completely relieve the pain. Then it got easier, but the pain lasted up to 6 months. Now there's some discomfort. It's been 7 months. And when it'll fully heal, God only knows 😕