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Hi, I am just looking for opinions on PPH (stapled hemorrhoidectomy) vs Hemorrhoidectomy. I am 32yr old female who has suffered from hemorrhoids for the past 6 years. I recently saw a general surgeon who told me I will need surgery and has referred me to a colorectal surgeon. The general surgeon recommended PPH but after reading some studies online I am wondering whether it is better to just get a basic hemorrhoidectomy. Has anyone had complications with PPH? E.g complications or had your hemorrhoids come back? Any opinions appreciated. Thanks

Morning,

I had the PPH done about 6 years ago and I am 34 now.  My hemorrhoids are back and just the same as before.  I had no complications after the PPH surgery and no pain.  I recovered quickly and was back to normal in about 2 weeks.  But as I said my hemorrhoids are back and now I am going to go see a doctor about next steps.  Now if I could go back in time I would probably have just gone with the hemorrhoidectomy but again I am not sure what the pain associated with the hemorrhoidectomy is like and quite honestly I am not sure about it being a permanent fix either.  I would love for someone to answer that for me.  But if a doctor told me I could keep having the PPH procedure done over and over again I would just go that route.  Because there was no pain after surgery and I would have no problem getting that done again.   But I am sure that would cause complications over time having the same surgery performed. One last thing I do workout frequentely and I used to do very hevy lifting which I know is a killer for hemorrhoids.  So I am positive that didn't help with causing the hemorrhoids to flare up again.  I hope this helps I can answer more questions if you have them.   

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Tips and help for PPH Hemorrhoidectomy, Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy, please.
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I had the Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy on Aug 25. I had the worst pain of my life. Made two trips to the emergency room and was put on morphine. Had awful spasms along with the pain. Had no control of bowel movements the first week. My bowel movements have consistently gotten worse. Very skinny after being normal for the first 3 weeks after surgery. I am afraid maybe the staple came out and the hemorrhoid is blocking or something else is wrong. I am tired of hearing about fiber and water. I haven't changed my eating or drinking and I am still having problems with bowel movements. Has anyone else had this problem?
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