Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy

iloveravens
on 9/20/16 7:08 am

RNY on 08/13/14

Yeah, it's as bad as it sounds. I've struggled with constipation ever since the Atkins diet 20 years ago. I've always tried to drink a ton, eat lots of fiber, prune juice (did nothing for me so I gave that up looooong ago), etc. Still I ended up with a fissure. Oh my. You don't know pain until you've experienced one of these babies. It felt like giving birth to shards of glass every time I went to the bathroom. Excruciating.

The GI doc prescribed miracle creams (nitro/lido compound cream), that did absolutely nothing and by the end of 2 weeks, I just stopped eating because I didn't want to go to the bathroom. I finally had surgery on Sept. 1st. The recovery was tough...but I am feeling somewhat human these days. I want to reiterate "Don't get constipated!!" but I wasn't even suffering from constipation before this happened.

I've missed y'all.

Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;

Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)

M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4

5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)

MaryEllen OntheEastCoast
on 9/20/16 7:23 am - CT

So sorry for all you've been through but glad the surgery is over! Isn't it amazing how a bowel problem can just take over your life? Best wishes for a full recovery!

Grim_Traveller
on 9/20/16 7:45 am

RNY on 08/21/12

I'm glad you are feeling better. It's nice to see you around.

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

White Dove
on 9/20/16 8:24 am - Warren, OH

RNY on 10/16/07

What a terrible experience. Glad you are recovering.

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends

(deactivated member)
on 9/20/16 8:55 am - CA

RNY on 04/13/01

Welcome back!!! So sorry you have had to go through all that! I am happy to hear you are feeling better. I have been wondering where you were, I've missed your posts. Glad to have you back on the boards. Wishing you a (continued) smooth recovery, all around.

~Nik

teach2
on 9/20/16 10:30 am

RNY on 12/23/14

I've wondered where you've been. Thanks for sharing your story so that we all can benefit. I'm glad to hear you're on the mend. Welcome back!

RNY on December 23, 2014 with Dr. Michael Greene

Start Weight- 225 Surgery Weight- 218 2 wk- 208 6 wk- 198 10 wk- 181 14wk-179 18 wk-172 21 wk- 168 25 wk- 162. 29 wk- 158. Mo 8 - 155

Mo 9- 150 Mo 10-148. Mo 12-145 CW 140

T Hagalicious Rebel
Brown
on 9/20/16 10:38 am - Brooklyn

VSG on 04/25/14

Hey girl glad you're back & on the mend. We've missed you too! Get well & feel better.

No one surgery is better than the other, what works for one may not work for another. T-Rebel

https://fivedaymeattest.com/

peachpie
on 9/20/16 10:44 am - Philadelphia, PA

RNY on 04/28/15

There you are! I'm sorry the issue got no better. I hope the surgery set you on a path to healing!

5'6.5" High weight:337 Lowest weight:193/31 BMI: Goal: 195-205/31-32 BMI

Ashley in Belgium
on 9/20/16 11:26 am - Belgium

RNY on 08/08/13

Glad you are no longer in agony. The whole things sounds horrific, but I am happy for you that the surgery went well.

Here's to a quick recovery!

Revision Band to RNY 8/8/13 5'4" HW 252 Lbs / SW 236 Lb / GW 135 lb / CW 127

rachelp
on 9/20/16 11:58 am

VSG on 08/01/16

Sorry to hear that! I've had two really close friends have surgery for that so I understand what you are going through. The recovery is super tough! Hang in there! You will feel better before you know it!

Sleeved 8/1/16

HW 285 / SW 276 / GW 160

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