Anal Fissure laser surgery Post Operation

Hello I just had my laser surgery for my very large fissure as well as some small hemroids. Yesterday morning, and the procedure was done with local anesthetic which was a little painful but nothing like passing a stool with a fissure! So if any of you are worried about local anesthetic injections (like I was!) don't be. I am sore but I have some pain meds that help with any discomfort, I had my first bowel movement with the help of a fleet enema (which my doctor recommended). No pain like I had before surgery. The only thing is I am quite sore but other than that I feel absolutely wonderful! I recommend laser surgery if given the option. I will post when I go for my post op check up. Hope everyone is well or on the road to a better bottom!

Axlerose- is this same as Lis that I've been reading about? Glad ur doing great sweetie

Grannymaria- from what I have read on Lis my procedure is different the only similarity between the laser surgery I had and Lis is the local anesthetic and both can be out patient procedures. From what I read "LIS is usually done with a general anesthetic on an outpatient basis. In the procedure, a portion of the anal canal muscle is cut. The fissure itself is not removed, but any muscle spasms in the anus sphincter will be relieved." My doctor did not cut my anus sphincter, he just used a laser to remove excess scar tissue and make healthy tissue, he had said he was making the fissure bigger so it could heal correctly. He also cauterized some small internal hemroids. I hope I helped and made sense I'm sure you know what Lis is I just wanted to let you know the difference between my surgery and Lis. And thank you I hope all is well with you and I really do recommend laser surgery for fissures and hemroids wonderful option! If you have anymore questions feel free to ask me. Is be more than happy to answer them

Thanks Alexrose - great info sweetie..

sorry that I wrote Axlerose yesterday

You're welcome grannymaria and no worries about the name difference. It was pretty close and I'm so glad I could answer your question to your previous post.

alexrose -

I've heard of this procedure . . . and I'm wondering if it might be an option for me, too . . .

Please keep us updated with your progress.

Sweet Bugaboo-
It's 9 days post op and I'm still having pain but I don't know if its because after I used the fleet enema for my first post op bowel movement it was painless but my next 2 bowel movements where hard and large I'm scared the doctors work is messed up I have my check up in about 2 weeks. Ill keep you updated.

alexrose -

Oh, dear - Well, maybe you just need a little more healing time. I hope, I hope! and I'll pray for you.

Surely in two weeks you'll be much better.

I think with laser surgery it is a longer healing time because they burn the fissure and tags if any. I am on day 10 and I worked like a horse today. Totally cleaned my guest room upstairs, new cutains up, move some furniture around, dusted, vaccumed, I can't wait to go back to work on Monday!!! I am really starting to go stir crazy!!

Sweet Bugaboo-
Thank you very much and yes I'm hoping and praying I just need more healing time. I will keep you updated.

Sue1962- I have to agree with you on that about the burns. Ouchie and I'm glad to hear you are moving around and ready to go back to work! Keep me updated.

Hey Alex
I am soooo ready to go back to work. My 2 wk post op is on Tuesday so I will post a report. I feel great, like I did before my fissure!!! I am back to my pre fissure life. I can't believe it's not even been two weeks yet. I hope you are feeling better, it may be slow going, you have had a lot done. Soon too you will be feeling great!!

Sue, I'm so happy your feeling how you felt before your fissure! Must be an amazing feeling and your life is going back to normal I'm so happy for you! Thank you I can't wait till I'm fully recovered. please keep me updated I can't wait to hear more good news. Gives me hope

alexrose - are you feeling any better? I hope so.

Gads, this is all such a nightmare for everyone! I'm sitting here with my fanny "buzzing" - like an electrical current is running through the anal area, and I just hope it doesn't turn into full-blown pain.

I'm praying for all of us.

Sweet Bugaboo-
Thank you for checking on me I'm doing a little better. I'm having smaller and softer BMS but still have pain. But the pain has gotten a little less intense...I'm hoping it will continue to decrease. I'm so sorry for what you're going through right now I can only imagine! hang in there try a sitz bath to help a little with the pain and just know you're not alone in this horrible battle. I pray we will all get through this. Together