Best Bidet for Fistula, Fissure and Hemorrhoid Patients
Five days before my hemorrhoidectomy, I was talking to a friend on the phone, pretty much freaking out over the upcoming procedure. My friend asked if I had a bidet, which I did not....
Category: Hemorrhoidectomy
Five Must-dos for Creating Easy BMs
During my initial days and weeks after my hemrrhoidectomy surgery, I had a hard time managing my BMs. For example, fearing constipation, I used methods that overcorrected my problem and went into non-stopping diarrhea....
Common Myths About Post-Hemorrhoidectomy Care
I remember having so many questions, doubts and uncertainties, especially at the beginning of my recovery. I notice many patients asked similar questions online as well. It’s was a frustrating experience of not knowing...
If Your Hemorrhoidectomy Surgeon Told You This, Start Looking for a New One
About two months after my surgery, my surgeon’s office called and told me that my surgeon had quit unexpectedly without a reason. I still had a follow-up visit with her, which was obviously cancelled...
Why Some Hemorrhoidectomy Patients Feel Less Pain Than Others
I remember being very frustrated after reading hundreds of patient posts on post-hemorrhoidectomy recovery. About 80% are between horror stories and pain-saturated narratives, yet 20% or less of posts talked about how easy an...
Swollenness After Hemorrhoidectomy
One of the most alarming discoveries after the hemorrhoidectomy was a swollen butt. I almost fainted when I first saw it, both because of the unsightly look and also the fear that I’ve developed...
