Maybe TMI, but wondering if anyone has been through this (NIFR)

Yellow_Daisy · January 2010

This is definitely TMI, but I need someone to reassure me and am hoping someone here can. So I am having surgery next week to repair an anal fissure. I have been ignoring it for about a year or so and it just won't heal so they said surgery is my only option since the prescription treatment didn't work. I made the mistake of googling the surgery and now I am kind of freaking out. Has anyone had this surgery? If so can you calm my googling fears :-(.

Jane0103 · January 2010

Unfortunately the internet can be a bad thing sometimes. It seems like the negative outcomes are easier to find than the positive ones. Just take a deep breath and relax. I usually try to write down all my questions for the doctor and take them with me. I know, it's sounds kinda lame, but I tend to get ADD and forget all my questions and freak out when I start surfing the net. Good luck with the sugery and I'm sure everything will be fine.

Yellow_Daisy · January 2010

Jane0103:
Unfortunately the internet can be a bad thing sometimes. It seems like the negative outcomes are easier to find than the positive ones. Just take a deep breath and relax. I usually try to write down all my questions for the doctor and take them with me. I know, it's sounds kinda lame, but I tend to get ADD and forget all my questions and freak out when I start surfing the net. Good luck with the sugery and I'm sure everything will be fine.

Thanks Jane. The doc acted like it was very routine, quick surgery and said he has a 97-98% success rate so I really didn't think much about it, but then I googled. You are right I just need to step away from the computer and take a deep breath.

SweetDahlia · January 2010

I don't know anything about it, but I hope it goes well and will be thinking about you.

BigHairQueen · January 2010

I don't have any advice except stay away from google. It's an evil tool. I do want to wish you luck and a speedy recovery!

Yellow_Daisy · January 2010

Thanks for your well wishes Stacy and Dahlia! I am going to give my doc's nurse a call tomorrow just to ease my mind. Sometimes I hate google.

albjag · January 2010

I'm sure everthing will be just fine! Especially with a 98% success rate.

Just remember, google often has the worst, rarest problems associated with anything- because how boring would it be to google something completely safe and normal. So ignore google.

You will do wonderful. Just think, after all the IF stuff you've been through this will be a piece of cake. Good luck! Try not to be too nervous.

Google is the devil.

halfnhalf · January 2010

My mom had a surgery for that and the surgery itself went fine... I mean let's face it, it's not a blast, but in the end she was glad she just got it over with. I'm sure you'll feel the same way afterwards. Write down your questions/concerns so you can ask your doctor directly rather than googling. Or, stick to really reputable websites as a source of your info! GL!

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