i had it dine didn't work for me and i was a real pain in the bum sorry counld'nt help that it was really painfull i've had 3 childern with no pain killers so i can take a lot of pain but this made me cry i could'nt sit down or sand up with out pain for 2 days

i had it dine didn't work for me and i was a real pain in the bum sorry counld'nt help that it was really painfull i've had 3 childern with no pain killers so i can take a lot of pain but this made me cry i could'nt sit down or sand up with out pain for 2 days

My surgen told me to use the rubber band method isn't the best idea since it can trap the vein in the tissue that it is cuttin off. The best way is to cut under the skin to remove the swollen vein.

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I've just had this done (5 hrs ago), so too soon to tell if its worked. But was not aware of problems that can happen re Lizgirl's message. Also I wonder why it hurt nikkibrow so much, it was painful when it was actually being done, like someone sticking a knife in you, but now I just have a dull ache and have no proble sitting etc.

I had this done as part of a complex hemorrhoidectomy on 10/30/07. Since I had external cauterization as well, I can't tell how much of the pain was caused by the rubber band ligation for the two internal hemorrhoids. I find it interesting that my doctor didn't say anything about trapping the vein in the tissue. I think more of my pain was from the external burnoff than the internal, but who knows.

My Dr. is wanting me to have my hemroids removed in and out. She said since I was so young it was easier, and now it is not as hard on you, but I am still scared to death. I know when I have flare ups I can't stand sit walk, it's awlful, so with out the flare ups and no hemroids would be very nice, I am going to wait til after X-mas to decide. I hope if I do it goes well. Any information for me would be much appreciated. Amy

Amy: If you have having that many problems than do it. I am 48 and just had internal banding and external cauterization (complex hemorrhoidectomy). I will be at 5 weeks next Tuesday. I am healing slower than most (single parent with sole custody and work full time), but I still think it is worth it. No matter what take stool softener after surgery and have prune juice on hand because the pain meds are really constipating (never had that problem beofre this). I am finally feeling human even though my doc says I need about 6 more weeks to be at 100%. I am back at the gym and doing water aerobics. If you need it, do it. No lie, it will hurt, but take care of it.

Lisa

Amy36 and LisaLisaR, I am sorry to hear of all your trouble, my husband has been through hemmrodiectomy and rubber band lidigation, from his hemmrodietomy though he thinks it caused anal stenois, so be careful, I read other places (this was after he had it done, doctors don't tell you this stuff) that it can cause anal stenosis, which can only supposedly be treated by cutting the muscle, which must be so very painful, and I was wondering if anyone had this done, and if so how painful was it and how long were you in pain? And also with the hemmroidectomy, what pain meds were you given? Thank you

Sara, My surgery was about 5 years ago and I don't remember what pain medication they gave me. Sorry I can't help.

They gave me Vicodin at first which only worked for about 2 hours at a time. I was then given Percocet. I stopped taking the pain meds after about a week and just used Extra Strength Tylenol because the Vicodin/Percocet was so constipating. Anal stenosis is a rare complication after hemorrhoidectomy (narrowing of the canal). There are supposed to be surgical techniques for that, but I was told that was a rare complication.

Lizgirl,
thank you for replying to me.

LisaLisaR,
thank you for replying to me. How bad was your pain when you had that done? And what do you mean that the surgery is a complication? Do you know of anyone that has had it done (sphinteronomy)? Thanks again.

The pain from the banding (internal) was moderate. However the external cauterization (burning off) was extremely painful (at least a 10). The person who was talking about the anal stenosis - that is supposed to be a rare complication of the hemorrhoidectomy not rubber band ligation (because the banding isn't cutting a muscle).

I wanted to thank everyone for there comments andd help through this scared time of mine, But I am going to have the sugery inside and out on Jan. 12th, I go to do the pretesting stuff tomorrow, I just want this done and over with before summer, I want my BUTT back, lol! Everyone tells me I have a nice butt, They just do not know whats inside of it killing me,lol, If I did not make a joke at this time I would probaly cry, so I am trying to stay positive and do this get better and go forward, Thank You all again and I will keep you pisted after all this is done, I do know that pain meds do constipate you, which it seems everything does me! I guess we will all survive somehow, someway, God will take care of us, Thanks AMY

Hi - I saw my colorectal sugeon yesterday. She advises that unless it's an extreme case, she rarely does surgery. And this from a surgeon. When I asked her why, she says the pain is so extreme from surgery. She says banding isn't pleasant but most people can tolerate it and the recovery is, of course, much shorter.