Haemorroid surgery - scared to go ahead

Hi, anyone had bleeding external pils for over a year, Doctor said may have to just live with them.

Thanks for the update Jeany.

Glad you have got through it ok.

My dad had it done when I was a child, I think he found it painful, and he was a tough bloke.

This is nearly 70 years ago though. Am sure times have changed for the better.

The comments from Gransnetters soothed my nerves and I had the haemorroidectomy a week ago and I’m reporting back.
There was no pain for a day or so and then it kicked in but with paracetamol was manageable. Quite intense when going to the loo but over in a few seconds, then general soreness. Quite a bit of bleeding but that’s dwindling now, a week later.
A site bath and a rubber ring very helpful.
I’m pleased I went ahead with the op.

Jeany, have it done - you will be fine

Oh dear. I have just had a colonoscopy and one thing that was discovered was a grade three haemorrhoid and it’s causing a few problems for me, discomfort etc. I’m told it needs an op, but now I’m thinking no way. The after pain sounds awful and the older I get the less I can tolerate pain. I do have a terminal illness that has no cure or treatment so I’m wondering is it worth putting myself through this pain. Any thoughts? I probably only have three years left.

I had a Halo op 1 1/2 weeks ago - up and out in a day 👍 I would suggest 1) lactulose for a few days before the op 2) buy some muslin ‘flannels’ and use them to keep your bottom clean 3) keep yourself hydrated and eat plenty of Greek yoghurt fruit and fibre 4) keep up with pain management 5) try to sleep on your front or side preferably with a pillow between your legs I am so glad I had the op - but wish I had been a tad better prepared for post op discomfort - I hope all goes well for you and you reap the benefits 🙏🏽☘️🕊️

A friend of mine had the op many years ago but the problem returned.
She now has them “ banded” every couple of years, yes this does involve rubber bands.
She seems happy enough with the procedure.
This is all done privately not the NHS.

I had it done 20 years ago by general anaesthetic.

Unfortunately I became very constipated afterwards and was rushed into hospital with awful stomach pains. The surgeon that did the procedure was on holiday for 2 weeks and no one was prepared to take the responsibility of giving me a soap and water enema until he returned!

My advice would be to go ahead with the procedure, but make sure that the enema tablets they give you beforehand actually work!
Also you may find that your bottom needs wiping after a few hours every day after passing poo, as the faeces can become trapped in that area, especially if not all the haemorrhoids are removed.

Sorry rather graphic but I hope this is helpful. I just wish I had been told beforehand what to expect!

Thanks everyone. I take the point about being lucky to get the apptd on the NHS. I have waited for about 14 months and op is on 3 March so I’ve got plenty of time for oscillating.

I had suffered from severe bleeding from piles resulting in anaemia, so I was advised a few years ago to have them treated by HALO (haemorrhoidal artery ligation), done under GA as a day patient, which was described as almost pain-free. I therefore wondered why I was provided with Tramadol on going home! I couldn't sit comfortably for a month and wished I hadn't gone ahead. However, I was eventually glad I had had it done.
I hope you make the choice which is best for you, only you can decide.
My trouble started after childbirth, 56 years ago, and I am always reminded of Victoria Wood declaring that labour results in a baby and a haemorrhoid popping out!

My fiend had it done just before Christmas.. Yes painful after but she says worth it now just a short while later. She's a very fit lady, so she was advised by Hospital to get it sorted for once and all. I would go for it.

I always think that if you’re lucky enough to be offered surgery for something like this, then don’t turn it down! The NHS has long waiting lists for non life threatening problems and if it’s offered then you must need it.Good luck and courage mon brave😃

I guess it depends on how much it’s impacting your everyday life -pain, bleeding, social life, mobility.

Mine was very bad and the pain was transient, so for me it was an easy decision.

If it’s bearable you could wait till it gets worse - which it probably will, they don’t get better!!

I have haemorrhoids , which have occasionally caused bleeding. Saw Doctor, but nothing was suggested, except to eat fruits and veg and not to get constipated.
Apparently, I used to have this problem as a child or I don’t know if it’s a fals memory 😂
I also do that exercise, (forget what it’s called) when I’m sitting down.
So far, so good

Thanks so much for your quick reply Lathyrus3. The surgeon warned me it would be ‘very painful but that most people are pleased within 2 or 3 months’! Yes I’ve given birth twice but about 55 years ago. I do remember I coped.

Have you had a baby?

It doesn’t hurt as much as the first poo with stitches😬

Seriously though, it does hurt to go the loo for the first few days afterwards, but nothing you can’t bear.

Then after that, I felt pretty normal. Much better without the haemorrhoid. I don’t know why anyone would think it would take months🤔