My husband had a hemmerhoidecomy two weeks and three days ago and it's been the worst experience of his life.  He had three internal hemmerhoids and the only option he was given was surgery.  The doctor never told him how painful and how long the recovery would be.  I think it's a conspiracy among surgeons who perform this because trust me, NO ONE would have this done if they knew what they were in for.

My husband is a tough guy- he has had many surgeries and injuries in his life, and said this is the most pain he has ever experienced.  Over two weeks later, and he still screams into a pillow after a BM.  Vicodin and Percocet help a little, but just a little.  Baths offer slight relief, but he's basically in pain ranging from high discomfort to unbearable.  The day before Thanksgiving his pain was so severe we were certain something was terribly wrong and went to the ER.  We were told there was nothing they could do- he just has to suffer and take drugs to manage the pain. 

I cannot believe this operation is even legal!  Everything we have read since the operation is the same- horrible, unbearable pain lasting for many weeks.  Someone said the "cure" is worse than the disease, and we would agree.  It has been torturous for me also to have to watch my darling husband endure this.  We are so angry we want to sue the doctor for his complete lack of preparing us for this agony. 

I think when this is all over, and he is back to normal, even then he will not be glad he had this done.  My advice is unless your hemmerhoids are so painful and unbearable, do not get this procedure done.