After 3 large babies and being on vacation and being miserable after eating and pooping, on a cruise, many times. Finally had it done. SIMPLE procedure, Doc took stitch , 6 veins in that area inside. Echo gram doing it, making sure veins tied off and below it no blood flow. Woke up in hospital, uncomfortable, took a few pain pills, the Percocet. Home in 4 hours. Later that day did take Tylenol. Pooped a bit, gas makes it feel like something is there but NOTHING ELSE. Today is second day, very little tinge of watery blood on pad, could do without it now, Wish I'd known sooner about this procedure. what's sticking out is starting to atrophy and should be all gone, doesn't bother me at all now. Take it easy for a few days. Second day and I'm driving today too. If anything make sure you get this NEW procedure, Once I stood up in hospital to get dressed or go to the chair, butt felt so much better, no packing, nothing. I'm telling all my mom friends. I'm 71 and this was easy, better than ever having a period too. No PAIN, just discomfort for a few hours. Honest. NEW since 2006 procedure. it WORKS.