After reading all comments on the internet I feel post op patients will feel that recovery will take forever!! I am 5 weeks post op and things are great. I had severe bleeding hemorrhoids and needed surgery. I just want to reassure some that every day gets better. The first 2 weeks I found quite a lot of discomfort, constipation and when your body does decide to go it can be quite sore. Like I said, after 2 weeks things were regular. There was fluid leaking up to week 3 but 5 week after I am 95% recovered and so much happier. Can wait to hug my surgeon on my post appointment. Just remember to eat well, healthy simple food. No curries, chillies etc for obvious reasons. wash regular. Having a bath every day is a must and use your pain relief and softness.