I've actually had a hemorrhoidectomy, and it was the absolute most painful experience I've ever had. It way surpassed the pain I experienced with my three C-sections. In fact, my first C-section was such a dire emergency that my OB cut into me before I was completely numb, and the feeling of that knife cutting into me didn't even come close to the aftermath pain of the hemorrhoidectomy. I would rather get hit by a train than go through another hemorrhoidectomy....
The worst part of it was the two weeks following the surgery, when I literally spent my days sitting in the bath, crying. It was a good four weeks post-op before I could even go to the bathroom without screaming loud enough for the entire neighborhood to hear me. Basically, it was hell to recover from that surgery.
Was it worth it? No. Yes, my hemorrhoids were removed. And I won't have to deal with them again. But, the problem, that no one told me beforehand, is that the resulting scar tissue from having a hemorrhoidectomy can actually develop into hemorrhoid-like tissue that can become just as irritated, itchy, inflamed, painful, etc., as an actual hemorrhoid. So you can end up at square one. I discovered this during my last pregnancy, when my scar tissue became inflamed and very uncomfortable. That issue resolved itself on its own after I gave birth and lost the weight I'd gained, however I still "baby" that area and try to prevent it from happening again (using moist wipes like Alison suggested is very helpful).
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I've actually had a hemorrhoidectomy, and it was the absolute most painful experience I've ever had. It way surpassed the pain I experienced with my three C-sections. In fact, my first C-section was such a dire emergency that my OB cut into me before I was completely numb, and the feeling of that knife cutting into me didn't even come close to the aftermath pain of the hemorrhoidectomy. I would rather get hit by a train than go through another hemorrhoidectomy....
The worst part of it was the two weeks following the surgery, when I literally spent my days sitting in the bath, crying. It was a good four weeks post-op before I could even go to the bathroom without screaming loud enough for the entire neighborhood to hear me. Basically, it was hell to recover from that surgery.
Was it worth it? No. Yes, my hemorrhoids were removed. And I won't have to deal with them again. But, the problem, that no one told me beforehand, is that the resulting scar tissue from having a hemorrhoidectomy can actually develop into hemorrhoid-like tissue that can become just as irritated, itchy, inflamed, painful, etc., as an actual hemorrhoid. So you can end up at square one. I discovered this during my last pregnancy, when my scar tissue became inflamed and very uncomfortable. That issue resolved itself on its own after I gave birth and lost the weight I'd gained, however I still "baby" that area and try to prevent it from happening again (using moist wipes like Alison suggested is very helpful).
February 3, 2009 - 3:36pmThis Comment
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