I would first like to share my surgery experience with you, because reading other forums scared me to death. I had HALO-RAR surgery last Wednesday. I have large grade 3 internal and external hemorrhoids. When I woke up from surgery all I felt was a desperate need to have a bowel movement. I was asked to urinate and I couldn't so they took the plug out and gave me a cup of tea. After a few more tries I was able to urinate. My external hemorrhoids were itching quite a lot, and I felt a lot of pressure still. That's the only discomfort I felt until the local anesthetic wore off and I could feel where some of the stitches. It was never particularly painful, I have had banding that was much more painful. If I had to I could have gone to work the next day. The most painful part was trying to defecate a couple days later. I had emptied myself out and ate a light diet so I wouldn't have much difficulty with that. It was painful, but tolerable, and has gradually improved.
My question is, although about half of the area is tucked inside and bruised looking, another half is still showing outside and is pink and swells up like it did before surgery after bowel movements. I think this surgery failed. Maybe that's why it hasn't been very painful for me.
Hello.
I'm glad to hear that your experience with the HALO-RAR surgery was not as painful as you had anticipated, based on what you read in other forums. It's important to remember that recovery experiences can vary widely among individuals.
The HALO-RAR (Hemorrhoidal Artery Ligation and Recto Anal Repair) procedure you underwent is a minimally invasive surgery designed to treat internal and external hemorrhoids. It involves blocking off the hemorrhoidal artery to reduce swelling and maintain normal system function. The procedure is known for minimizing bleeding and reducing swelling while maintaining normal system function. It typically has a better recovery rate than other methods.
In terms of your current condition, where half of the area is tucked inside and appears bruised, while the other half is still showing outside and swells up after bowel movements, it's not uncommon to have some swelling and discomfort following the procedure. Every patient's recovery process is unique, and it may take some time for the hemorrhoids to shrink completely and for you to fully heal.
It's important to follow the post-operative care instructions provided by your surgeon, which typically include managing pain, preventing constipation, and maintaining hygiene in the operated area. Analgesics, laxatives, and antibiotics are commonly prescribed to manage pain and prevent infection. You should expect some degree of pain after the surgery, especially when the local anesthetic wears off, but this discomfort should gradually get better. It's also normal to experience some bleeding, particularly after bowel movements. However, if the bleeding is more than a couple of teaspoons a day, you should inform your doctor.
Given your concerns about the possibility of the surgery not being completely successful, it would be best to schedule a follow-up appointment with your surgeon to discuss your observations and any discomfort you're experiencing. They can assess your recovery progress and advise you on the next steps, if any are needed. It's also crucial to give your body time to heal and to keep monitoring any changes or persistent symptoms.