I had THD a week ago today. I am not wanting to get on here and rant or scare people I just would like to have someone to give me some advice that has been through this. There is no support network for this. Anyway, my experience has been rough. The first day I was miserable. Since then it has gotten better each day, but very little. Today I had to come back to work and when I stand up it feels like my insides are going to fall out. I have the constant pressure of having to use the restroom. I have had hemorrhoids for years, but within the past 8 months they had gotten bad. I am a principal so I had to wait until the summer to do anything. This morning I had a BM and there was cloth looking blood in the toilet. Also an additional hemorrhoid has formed. Will this be reabsorbed? I was not prepared for the pain and discomfort of this surgery. My questions are: 1. How long before I start to feel normal? 2. I am scared the stitches came out on the left side cause it feel like something is about to fall out. 3. Can someone please just give me some solid advice words of encouragement? Thanks ahead of time.