Let me start by saying i can tolerate a lot of pain but this procedure really hurt. They didn't give me pain meds like some people mentioned they received. Yes, it only took like 10 seconds for two internal hemorrhoids but, four hours later, I'm still very uncomfortable and half sick to my stomach. I've had the chills and feel like I could curl up in a ball. If you're a female, it reminds me of when I used to get extremely heavy, painful periods. Tylenol didn't help at all. I would recommend not going to work after having this procedure, though my doctor said I could go right back to work. I really wish I were at home.
When did the pee feeling went away. Iam feeling the same thing. Just had mine done today
I am a 54-year-old female. I just had my second office visit for banding. Not going to lie, it's painful, but I really need some relief from these hemmoroids that I've had since being pregnant and gave birth 29 years ago. Recommendations: Take the day off to relax. Don't take too any pain meds because they cause constipation. Ask for samples of Lidocaine ointment. Really helps right after procedure in the office. They applied some before I left. Have someone drive you! I was unable to drive for almost 3 hrs the first time and I rested in my car alone. Constant treatment with ointments, suppositories, tucks, etc for 3 weeks after along with a healthy diet. Lots of greens and natural fiber foods.
I do have an unusual question to ask others. I feel like my female area is taking on some of the pain. Is this normal? It's a throbbing like sensation inside. Really uncomfortable. Any other suggestions on getting through this would be much appreciated.
I do have an unusual question to ask others. I feel like my female area is taking on some of the pain. Is this normal? It's a throbbing like sensation inside. Really uncomfortable. Any other suggestions on getting through this would be much appreciated.
I just had my second banding done. I have to lay down for the first hour afterwards, then, went right back to normal activities. The rubber passes out once it kills the hemorrhoid.
Hi, just to help you out about the banding, yes a little uncomfortable my band fell off after 16hours? But... I think it has worked no symtoms of the pile etc its been 2 weeks since banding. Good luck and helpfully you will recover quickly like I did, hope this helps. Steve.
I completely agree, I had mine a few hours ago and it was horrible. After I felt so uncomfortable that I felt like I was walking funny. Since the ligation I’ve had a BM and it’s hurting worse than before the operation. I’m bleeding slightly and my hemorrhoid is Protruding out again. Never again, I’ll deal with the pain.
I had one hemorrhoid banded 13 days ago. The feeling like I have to go to the bathroom is still bothering me.
Why they tell us that it's a painless procedure that allows us to get back to work the next day is beyond me.
This pressure is driving me crazy. Will it ever be over?
Why they tell us that it's a painless procedure that allows us to get back to work the next day is beyond me.
This pressure is driving me crazy. Will it ever be over?
hello my doc had told me that if I want to live comfortably I need to have it (RBL) done 3 times. And as a lot you have mentioned he told me it would not hurt at all and you can come back to your normal life within 24h after. But IT happened to be so painful that I almost rested for 3 days in home and then I started walking. So it made me so horrified that I decided not to go for the second time for almost 2 years!, and when I went it was with such unimaginable fear..., but this second time to my wonder I could actually walk slowly and with almost no significant pain right after the banding!!! I was so happy that I hugged him several times before I went back home IT WAS finished at 8 p.m and started eating my dinner(chicken soup and salad at 9 while watching a movie in my laptop as well!!!) . Day after, I walked to wherever I want and was a very great experience. I am almost sure the pain of first time was mostly due to my ANAL CANAL SENSITIVITY, perhapse for a number of examination I had done. So whenever you felt you have no specific sensitivity and the canal would not get a feeling of spasm or alike sensation. Go for it you deserve to have a better quality of life. The more you postpone it without no reason the more chance of adding some other problems. I am now on my third day after second RBL. And i will write give an update on my third one as well. Best wishes for all
I've just had this done(a hour ago,as I type) with 3 bands fitted on prominent piles.I just agreed to it there and then after the Dr looked up my an us. He said there will be some discomfort..........liar,I'm in agony and already passed a stool and feeling like passing out.
I had one banded 16 days ago and I also still have the pressure sensation. Especially at night.
It's driving me crazy and I'm ready for it
To be over.
Hope we get to feeling better right away!
It's driving me crazy and I'm ready for it
To be over.
Hope we get to feeling better right away!
I had 2 Hemorrhoids banded and skin tags removed 3 weeks ago and I am still off work in pain constant throbbing and severe pain when opening my bowels I feel it will never end . I’m ment yo be back to work in 4 days time the first 2 weeks were the worse I had to have s bath after every bowel movement and strong pain relief . Now 3 weeks down the line I hVd constant pressure and a itching stabbing pain in my bottom it’s sore to touch and so painful after bowel movement x
Please know that I just had the same horrible experience with pain from one band procedure. I returned the next day and the doctor said the band was too tight, and she loosened it. It is not normal and should not have happened. After the doctor loosened it (which was horrible pain), I had immediate relief. I will never have another band treatment because of my agony. Please tell everyone you know that there can be complications to any medical procedure. Thank you and I hope you were able to get some help with your pain. Your doctor may not be aware of the problem with the fit of the band ligation, but he/she should have knowledge of this. If my doctor would not have seen me, I would have gone directly to the ER for my discomfort!
I went for a consultation 4 days ago. During the visit the doctor suggested Rubber Band Ligation that day. I told her I had a low tolerance for pain as well as I had being sore from 2 days of bm constipation and flare up of hemorrhoids. The doctor said the procedure doesn’t hurt and is quick. I’d just feel pressure. I decided to trust her opinion.
The first anascope was uncomfortable as well as digital exam due to the previous day’s issues. I communicated that. However, the doctor proceeded. 3 nurses and the doctor set up for procedure. I asked for something to help with relaxation or discomfort. They said no. I could take Tylenol after.
When they started the process, I noticed the anascope they were using for procedure was longer and wider. It had a scoop at end which holds hemorrhoid to be banded in place. As the scope was inserted in scraped something. I immediately started sweating and my legs trembling. The nurses held me down and said I was doing a good job. I didn’t think so. I was in pain and told them. They used suction device then gun to shoot on band. I jumped with pain. The pain horrible.y eyes were tearing. They told me to sit up. Relax. Try and walk. It was unbearable. I asked them to remove. The staff reset up. Again inserted the larger scope and I thought they removed band. I asked if it was off. The doctor said no she shifted it bc it was a well placed band. At that point I was so upset and uncomfortable. I felt like I had to use restroom. Couldn’t sit still. I had a dull and pinching pain. The doctor offered to examine again. I said no and wanted to leave. They had me walk around hall and released me. They told check out desk to just let me leave and the nurse would contact me.
I had a 5 min journey to my car which turned into 30 mins. During that time I contemplated going back or to ER. Luckily, I had a friend with me. I was in no shape to drive. I had a 1.5 hour drive home. Tossing and turning.
As soon as I got home I got in bath. The bath helped along with 800 mg of Advil and 10 mg of Vicodin I had from previous procedure.
During the past three nights, I have been unable to sleep without waking up in pain. I finally was able to have a small BM today. I’ve been taking miralax to help.
The nurse called me on day 2 and said please don’t hang up. She apologized for my “rare” discomfort, but only suggested Tylenol and baths.
Yesterday, I called office to ask for ointment for itching, which the nurse said is common in healing.
They also asked me email photos of my hemorrhoidal prolapse.
This whole ordeal has been very painful and still is. The only thing that has been helping is a pain regimen, sitz baths, ice packs, and sitting on heating pad.
I don’t if I was injured during process or this is normal pain.
I still have many hemorrhoids to be ligated. In the future, I will opt for sedation and ask for a prescription for painkillers for home.
Praying this pain subsides soon.
The first anascope was uncomfortable as well as digital exam due to the previous day’s issues. I communicated that. However, the doctor proceeded. 3 nurses and the doctor set up for procedure. I asked for something to help with relaxation or discomfort. They said no. I could take Tylenol after.
When they started the process, I noticed the anascope they were using for procedure was longer and wider. It had a scoop at end which holds hemorrhoid to be banded in place. As the scope was inserted in scraped something. I immediately started sweating and my legs trembling. The nurses held me down and said I was doing a good job. I didn’t think so. I was in pain and told them. They used suction device then gun to shoot on band. I jumped with pain. The pain horrible.y eyes were tearing. They told me to sit up. Relax. Try and walk. It was unbearable. I asked them to remove. The staff reset up. Again inserted the larger scope and I thought they removed band. I asked if it was off. The doctor said no she shifted it bc it was a well placed band. At that point I was so upset and uncomfortable. I felt like I had to use restroom. Couldn’t sit still. I had a dull and pinching pain. The doctor offered to examine again. I said no and wanted to leave. They had me walk around hall and released me. They told check out desk to just let me leave and the nurse would contact me.
I had a 5 min journey to my car which turned into 30 mins. During that time I contemplated going back or to ER. Luckily, I had a friend with me. I was in no shape to drive. I had a 1.5 hour drive home. Tossing and turning.
As soon as I got home I got in bath. The bath helped along with 800 mg of Advil and 10 mg of Vicodin I had from previous procedure.
During the past three nights, I have been unable to sleep without waking up in pain. I finally was able to have a small BM today. I’ve been taking miralax to help.
The nurse called me on day 2 and said please don’t hang up. She apologized for my “rare” discomfort, but only suggested Tylenol and baths.
Yesterday, I called office to ask for ointment for itching, which the nurse said is common in healing.
They also asked me email photos of my hemorrhoidal prolapse.
This whole ordeal has been very painful and still is. The only thing that has been helping is a pain regimen, sitz baths, ice packs, and sitting on heating pad.
I don’t if I was injured during process or this is normal pain.
I still have many hemorrhoids to be ligated. In the future, I will opt for sedation and ask for a prescription for painkillers for home.
Praying this pain subsides soon.
I had a colonoscopy 6 days ago. 10 biopsies, one small polyp removed and two hemorrhoids banded on the anal rim.
I did have mild sedation and the main procedure was painless. When it came to the banding, the doctor did say that it might be slightly painful . . . and it was. The anal rim has a nerve supply whereas higher up in the rectum and colon, then it doesn't.
The pain became quite severe in the subsequent 24 hours and so I phoned the endoscopy suite and initially they said just take Paracetamol or Ibuprofen or both. I said that Ibuprofen is surely not supposed to be taken where there is a chance of bleeding and they reluctantly agreed! I then said is there anything stronger and initially they suggested Codeine Phosphate. I said that that causes constipation surely and the last thing I wanted to get was constipation (which would lead to straining). They also agreed with me!
It was left to my own GP a little later that day, to prescribe me Tramadol which he said I could take with Paracetamol if the pain became severe.
I did take both initially and it helped a lot. I then left out the Tramadol after a couple of days and things seemed to settle down.
My main issue now, 6 days on is that even though my stools are a good consistency, it is pretty painful to pass them. Once passed, the pain remains for several hours, or until I take some more painkillers.
I'm going to have another chat with my GP tomorrow just to see whether he thinks this is normal and how long it's likely to last.
Like others on here, I just can't help think that the medics play down the pain that some people clearly get and also the length of time that it can continue well after the procedure!
No way am I going back for a second ligation banding. What I went through recently was worse pain than having a baby! I'm also changing gastro doctors. Hope this helps!