I had a hemorrhoidectomy Feb 14, 2023, only 5 days ago. I wasn't in any pain, just wanted it gone. It was a grade 4. I ate soft foods 2 days before. After surgery I felt great. The next day had a BM, and it wasn't bad. I kept eating soft foods, then on day 5, I started adding fiber. I was never regular before, but have had a BM every day. I use a sitz bath over my toilet twice a day. I looked at the site today, and it looks good. I have not had any pain, just a little aching after a BM. I haven't needed any pain pills. So I'm sure everything from here on out will be great. I've learned that the raw spinach I was eating doesn't have much fiber, so I'm going to up my fiber and water intake. 

So I had a pleasant experience, not bad at all.

Hope this helps you with anxiety about it.  God bless.