what is the recovery time for hemorrhoid surgery

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what is the recovery time for internal hemorrhoid surgery

Jane23 · Supporter Joined: 23 Jul 2005 Posts: 465

Hello! It all depends upon how the hemorrhoid’s removed. Have you already have it done? If not, I will tell you a little bit about the procedure.
Before removing the hemorrhoid, you may decide if you want a local or general anesthesia. You will lie down in a position that exposes your rectum. A surgery may be performed with a knife, laser or cautery pencil. Incision will be made around the hemorrhoid and the veins will be tied to prevent bleeding and the hemorrhoid cut off. Your wound will be probably sewn but can be left open as well. They may out some gauze over it.
You will get all the necessary information about how to act after the operation. You may be given painkillers, stool softeners, advised on a diet and hot tubs to relieve the pain.
You will be able to drive within a week but full recovery won’t be until the 2nd or 3rd week. Some patients even take up to 2 months. Don’t lift anything heavy until you heal!

rena53 · Newbie Joined: 19 Sep 2006 Posts: 4

I had a hemorrhoidectomy 4 weeks ago, and I'm prbly about 60% recovered. But it was a bad, "cauliflower" case, according to the doctor. I didn't see any really noticeable improvement until 2 weeks after the surgery, and that meant that I could go a couple more hours w/o the heating pad. It has basically been a "2 steps forward, 1 step backward" type recovery. And the doctor said that I'm doing better than most! Now, at 4 wks, I still have to take ibuprofen every 4-5 hrs and my bowels are still not regulated. The latter has been the most frustrating problem, but I'm assuming that my body kind of has to relearn how to do that in a normal way...!

momto3cuties · Newbie Joined: 18 Oct 2006 Posts: 11

I understand the two steps forward and one step back. Are you happy that you had the surgery done? Do you now feel completely healed now that it has been a few more weeks?

I had a hemorrhoidectomy 4 weeks ago and I probably feel only about 50-60% recovered at this point too. It has also been hard for me as I have a 1 month old and two others to care for too and I'm not feeling so great myself.

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I had my hemorrhoids removed 8 days ago and still have a lot of pain. Last night I had a lot of blood in the stool. I don't know what could be causing all the blood after 8 days.

momto3cuties · Newbie Joined: 18 Oct 2006 Posts: 11

I am still bleeding some with a BM at one month. I am going to see my surgeon today to see if that is normal. It has been a long road to recover from this surgery. What type of surgery did you have? I had a traditional hemorrhoidectomy to remove 3 internal hemorrhoids one of which was thrombosed. I have heard that recovery can take months for some people. Does anyone have a recommendation for an ointment to use on that area?

babybeans · Newbie Joined: 28 Oct 2006 Posts: 5

Holy cow this sucks! Minor surgery - 2 wk recovery my butt!!! It's been going on 6wks and I still have to jump in a tub full of hot water after every BM. Pain killers aren't touching a thing. I'm afraid to go anywhere, cuz if the softers kick in-when they do-I better be near that tub or I the pain will make me pass out. I am not kidding, there are times while I am on the toilet I am vomiting at the same time from the pain. I've been to the ER twice. I think my doctor thinks I'm crazy. My boss is very angry at me, and it's hard enough to talk about without having to explain the whole tub thing. I had the surgery on Thur and planned on returning the next Wed, well by Mon I knew that was not happening, so I called and said I'd be in the following Mon. I have since taken 2 days off and been in late twice because I had a BM and had to jump in the tub. Any way I seriously think I may loose my job over this!!! Please help with any advice!!

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I just had surgery thursday eve. still in lots of pain. bad thing is ive been out of work for knee surgery and then this happened. makes it kinda hard to do knee therapy Confused

turquoisecrow · Newbie Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 1

Hello All,
I had external thrombosed hemorrhoids removed 11 days ago,(thurs evening)..

I feel for those still suffering because I am in the same boat and know how you feel.I still have bleeding with bm. Thank goodness I live in the country, because when I do have one, I scream and holler the pain is so fierce. I can understand how one could throw up at the same time. I totally don't know how one could take care of their children in this kind of shape, my heart feels for you.Its hard enough to take care of yourself.

I also have to jump into a tub of hot water right after. Its the first initial relief I can get..Pain pills do help, yet they tend to constipate also. So I try only to take them once a day, after breakfast , just to get me through the major part of the day. Tylenol, Alieve don't even phase the pain.

At this point, I am a long way from total recovery. Driving is out of the question. Standing up or sittting is very limited..

...My surgeon told me it was a painful surgery, but no one can have any insight as to just how painful..I have had total hysteretomy, gallbladder, sinus surgery..NONE of them even compare.

Hoping recovery will come, the best to all. I will come back and check around to see how everyone is fairing .

Kathy

In San Antonio · Newbie Joined: 02 Nov 2006 Posts: 1

I thank you for your posting. I had surgery 9 days ago Tuesday morning Oct.24th. My doctor said I could go to work the day after. I have been in bed every since.

The part about having to soak in a tub after a BM is so true. My skin is dry because applying moisturizer is out of he question I am in the water so much. Trying to bend over puts pressure in the area. I have only had very small BMs since the surgery. I am using Benefiber and sprinkle it on and in everything. The Surfak stool softener does not seem to help. I am bloated and everytime I go to urinate fear comes over me when the gas pressure builds up. I feel like I am being torn apart.

If I had known the real after effects I think I would have chosen another option. I did do the rubber banding but it was so painful because mine were so large that I was out of work for 3 weeks and had to go to the ER.

It itches so much. You can't scratch so I just shake until the feeling goes away. I still have the bloody discharge and have yet to wear any underwear or anything that touches my bottom. If anyone has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate all insight.

what is the recovery time for hemorrhoid surgery

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