Hemorrhoidectomy recovery: Dr Chung's 6 most important things to know!!
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- I always spend a lot of time talking about the recovery for the hemorrhoidectomy with my patients. It's important!
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Here's my method for hemorrhoidectomy recovery. What are your thoughts?
Hello. I had this surgery almost 2 weeks ago. I had skin tags ant 1 degree h.. After few days I got blood cloth and huge painful external hemorrhoid which I never had before. Went to my doctor, he said its not his fault.. :( and probably I will need to have it done again. I'm a huge fitness and weight lifting fan. I assume I can forget about exercising?
You’re a Godsend! Seriously your info is truly helpful and for that im so appreciative!
Just a tip concerning the actual videos, I believe it would be great if you could put time stamps on the videos.
Keep up the good work! We love you for it!
@@Goodbyegogo how do you feel now ?
@Brittannie Zachmann how do you feel now ?
@Brittannie Zachmann you had a fissure as well ?
Man the stool softener days before should be standard! I got very little direction coaching or advise. Haven’t told me what to eat/not to eat. Fortunately I’m familiar with fasting so I fasted 48hr before and now I’m on day 4 of recovery. I ate after 24hrs because of peer pressure but I’m holding out. Tea with honey only lots of water. And rest. Warm water. Physicians should be more caring and engaged with their patients before and after surgery
how are you doing sir 😢
I’m literally in the problem. I crying so much from all the pain…I can’t take it anymore 😢😢 My surgery was May 17, 2023
@@nancyshepard8100 we had surgery the same day! 😢 and I’m dying here as well 😭 it’s hell!!!
@@ginacheng9485 No way! Well it’s nice to know I’m not alone in this agonizing pain 😢. This morning after using the restroom I was having a hard time walking. The pain ran up all the way to my tail bone. I couldn’t sit or lay down. How are you doing?
@@nancyshepard8100 I was the same!! Today (day 10) is the first day I didn’t feel like I would die after BM .. my tail bone has this numbing pain too! It only started 2 days ago, even after hours after BM .. I am trying to cut down on pain killers since yesterday and taking only one 400mg Advil 40mins before I go bathroom. It still hurts but a lot better.
How are you doing ?
Brilliant! I am glad you are a medical doctor. You addressed all of my concerns in this video. Thank you so much for creating and sharing these videos. Any surgery is scary but your videos make these things much less scary.
Thank you so much, truly!!! I wish all doctors in all departments would be so patient, listen to questions and explain everything. I feel much less scared that I have to undergo surgery. You are an angel on Earth!
Your videos Dr Chung have been very informative and reassuring. Thank you! Immense gratitude! Surgery was 9/11 recovery is mostly pain free except in recovery room my heart stopped and CPR was necessary. Thank you! Bless you! ❤
The best advice that I ever found online and offline till date. Great video. Thanks, Dr. Chung's. Thank You. !!!
Thank you Dr… I’ve been freaking out about this surgery and this video brought me some sense of peace. ❤
I'm so glad i found you Dr Chung. Thank you for your informative channel. I've been having gastrointestinal problems my entire life but have never found a Dr willing to work with to my satisfaction. I'm saddened that you're in California as I'm in NJ. I need a good compassionate Dr here in the NY/ NJ area.
Thank you for for excellent video on this topic. You saved me a world of pain. I wish you health, wealth and happiness!
You seem like such a kind and thoughtful surgeon that actually truly cares for their patients. Thanks...it helps knowing people like you are out there.
Very helpful info and i have learned so much from your clips. Glad to run into your channel. Just experience some issues with my hemorrhoid started a few days ago. Whoever has you as a doctor is a blessed. Thanks for sharing.
Totally agree with your comment.
Thank you Dr Chung for all the information. Especially the info on EXPERAL. I have requested this from my doctor who agreed 💯. He said he would be happy to administer it as long as it’s available @ the hospital. Thank you for the suggestions!!
Doctor Chong, I just had surgery two days ago and you’ve help me a lot with these videos. Thank you
I was just hospitalised and after seeing your video took a deep breathe and I feel much better now. Took good rest and deal with it ! Sometimes all we need is a doctor who talked nicely to us ! Thanks so much!
The most honest Proctologist i have ever seen I will definitely follow your instructions Dr thank you so much love from 🇮🇳
Thank you Dr. Chung! You surgery videos have been so beneficial for us!
If you were my surgeon, I wouldn’t be scared at all. You were reassuring and that counts for a great deal in the recovery process.
Thank you kindly for being so thoughtful and compassionate. God bless you!!! You are truly fulfilling your purpose. Your information is invaluable.
I am so glad I found you here. I have a surgery set for January and this has helped me. Thank you doctor!
how are you now? How long did it take to recover?? On a scale of 1 to 10 how painful is the recovery?? Plz reply 🙏🙏
@@ankitasaxena3935 So I had my surgery January 4th and it’s February 22nd. Went home same day. Pain levels were managed with Tylenol and prescription pain meds (no ibuprofen because I cannot have ibuprofen however if you are allowed it then typically you would take this too). I also was prescribed a small amount of Valium. The first week pain was very high and I was not skipping any pain meds even though I was taking as little of the strong pain medications as possible. I think I am about fully recovered now and was supposed to have a checkup however we had a snowstorm that day so was rescheduled to go in for my checkup in March. Hopefully the surgeon will say everything looks good but it was definitely the most painful recovery I have ever had. I would recommend sleeping as much as possible the first week and walking around very carefully in your home while you are awake as walking helps. If you try not to take pain medication you will suffer way too much so keep on top of it and do not miss any times at least the first week. If I had to do it again I think I could but it’s something I hope I don’t have to experience again. You will be taking lots of showers and hot sitz baths afterwards which will help a ton for the first two week at least.
Thank you Dr Chung, I wish all doctors were like you 😢
Extremely helpful. Going in for surgery in a couple days. Your vid has helped relieve some of the stress. I'm better prepared than before watching your vid. Thanks !
How are you?
Your patients are sure lucky to have you, Dr. Chung!💖 We are, too.😊
Love your videos, they help so much and bring peace of mind (priceless!). Thank you truly. ❤
As for my experience - I’m 2 weeks after surgery and still a bit in pain. The first week I experienced really, really strong pain. Even stronger the my birth pain (right after surgery). I suffered a lot. 3 shots of Morphine was the only way to deal with it once the anesthesia faded. I guess my case was / is especially complex as I’m 39 weeks pregnant - accordingly my pain management was not as open. And I really wanted to keep my body as “clean as possible” from drugs.. Though there is as Dr Chung mentioned a very important point here - the Pain Management post hospital is KEY with the surgent. In the end I had to leverage the pros and cons, especially if you’re pregnant - Baby doesnt benefit from Mami being and going through pain for so long. Relaxed Mami = Happy baby ;-)
I'm 59 just had surgery done in recovery stage now. Thanks for the information Dr. Chung.
My gastroenterologist told me today I will be needing surgery, you made me more comfortable in my decision
Thank you for your lengthly explanation. I am in week 2 post op and it has been terrible. I spent a night in hospital and the rest at home.
long video, but never gets repetitive. great, real experience.
Thanks so much for saying so! thanks for commenting
@@yourfriendlyproctologist Hi Dr, Will Fenta100 help relieve pain after hemorrhoidectomy? Thanks
You are amazing. I am on my 3ed day. The pain is worse. I did zero research. I had zero post surgery instructions that I can remember. The nurse said he came to talk to me but I don't remember. Thank you for all the advice. I wish you were my dr.
My husband needs this surgery. His has gotten so bad. This video has been so helpful. He's been very nervous about the pain post op and other stuff that comes along with that because of the area. He had to have a procedure a couple weeks ago to remove blood clots and it honestly seems to have made it worse. So I'm very thankful he's seeing an actual surgeon for them! This video has helped us know what to ask the Dr about. Thank you!
The pain isn't any worse than having a bad flare up. Just gotta think of it as one last big flare up.❤
@@juliaelrod2154that was what I was thinking. I was running the halls of my home for a while this morning with the pain I’m experiencing now. 😂
Thank you for this wonderful video doc ,keep it up! I am your new subscriber . I am on my 4thweeks post op, still having pain after bowel movement but I tried not to take pain medication instead I will do hot sitz bath and pain cream and do a walk for 1-2hrs .Your videos are really helping so many people taht are suffering from this .I cant wait to really have a normal life. I am also lucky got to have one of the most accomodating doctors, he always reply to me if I have questions.
Thanks for subscribing! I'm so glad you have a surgeon who is available for you!! I think it makes all the difference with this surgery recovery.
I am also on my 3 weeks.. but still some blood dripping after or before bowl movement.. is it normal or not..plz share your exp... With me..
@@anmanm6305 may I know how do you feel now? and which surgery you have gone through
How are you now?
For how long did you have pain after bowel movement?
I’m 5 weeks post op and still have pain..
@@enebeatrix924 hello how are you now still have pain?how long full recovery take time for you?
I wish I would’ve watched this video prior to my hemorrhoidectomy!!! My surgeon definitely didn’t give me this info and I had no idea what to ask him either. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
how are you now? How long did it take to recover?? On a scale of 1 to 10 how painful is the recovery?? Plzzz reply 🙏
@@ankitasaxena3935 hey the 1st 24hrs wasn't too bad but after going to the toilet with some lax it burns and stings like a mad curry. Took an hour to calm down but I didn't sleep on day 2 constent throbbed . I find the right position on the sofa today a few strong painkillers and a few Js. I'll have to go toilet for the 2nd time today but I'll dose up and soldier on but I can feel its healing i should be OK by day 4 or 5...they done a good job tho it's all gone
It's extremely painful !!!!!! If you can avoid this , do it !!!! Find out other options before you do. It's the worst pain but I had a horrible Dr. I wish this was my doctor 😢😢😢
Dr. Chung, your videos and advice have truly helped me get through my recovery. Very supportive, instructional and encouraging. All received was a 2 page instruction sheet with very little instruction and very much waivers and disclosure. Thank you!
Greatest health care in the world rite operate on you send you home try to call them afterwards joke
Today I am on my 6th day after this surgery and everything that you are talking about I had to discover on my own. The doctors don’t tell you what to expect. They just send you home on pain medication. Doctor you have the heart for this. You are amazing. You touched all the exact steps that we need to know. And you mentioned something so important to be able to connect with the patient makes the process so much easier. God bless you. The problem today is that most doctors see patients as $$$$$ and not humans. But just from seeing this video I think that you have a heart for people and this is very important. ❤❤❤I stopped pain medication on the 3rd day due to constipation and I am on complete liquid diet.
I am busy searching for liquid diets now. Can you help me out
Soups with vegetables and bones! Green juices, beats, carrots, made from extractor, tea from nopal, basil tea the real leaves, okras, etc
Hi can you please let me know if the pain still persists after 12 days po. Esp after bm. I’m still hurting during and after every bm regardless if stool is soft
i love your honesty, i hate when you see a doctor and their response to recovery questions is 'oh youll be up and back to normal duty in a couple of days' when we all know what BS that is. Patients just want the truth and as you mention, the opportunity to ask questions, contact on a weekend when freaking out, that sort of care if very rare
As a patient myself, I always appreciate the truth. thank you for your comment.
@@yourfriendlyproctologist EXACTLY! it is so hard to get the truth of the situation from someone who has never experienced it, i know all doctors cant have experienced the things they treat but they can listen to patients and other doctors who have. I was continuously told how my hemms were not that big and shouldnt be causing an issue but the longterm psychological effects of constantly feeling like you are about to poop, fear that you might poop without control, leaking, prolapsing, sore for days, dreading the next BM. ALL of this should be taken into account when seeing someone about them, yes the recovery i hear and see in the FB groups is terrible for many, some breeze through it but a quality of life that is so bad that you dont socialise, you fear aggrevating your hemms with doing anything, even just pooping is a far greater suffering in my book. I link your videos in the group as much as i can, thank you and keep up the great work
Same BS iv been told when I asked if I’ll be able to work tmrw and how painful the surgery is going to be ?! Both surgeons (Butcher) and practitioner said that I’ll be ready to go back to work in a few days n I swear the practitioner said that I only need one day off . Now , I’m by myself very tight economic circumstances with a very bad rommate situation about to lose my jobe my house because Of this surgery after reading all the complaints from ppl after 2months of the procedure I’m scare to death and even more depressed than before , I was surviving with en before removal surgery hanging in there trying to make my financial situation better so I can heal myself now I think I’ll make it worst
@@mohammedelguazzar3478 hope u are doing well
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Your patients are very blessed to have you as their doctor 🧑⚕️, I met the surgeon 2 hours before the surgery, and he was mad that they put me in the schedule at the end of his day, my surgery was at 6:30 pm, and then it is almost to impossible to get a hold of them, His nurse , cause he never saw me before or after the surgery, I felt very alone not knowing what was going on, I just felt like they just did something and could care less about me.
So sorry you went through that. Hope you are recovering well.
The medical profession in the USA is in shambles. This doctor seems like one of the few good ones left. I've been abandoned by most of my doctors and I am losing hope that I will get any help at this point.
Thanks so much for your help. I saw my surgeon in the waiting area before the surgery and that was it. The nurse gave me more information than my surgeon. I am on day 7 and still having issues goo g to the bathroom. Stool softener does not work. Thanks to god, and you I will now be on my way to a healthier and more comfortable recovery. ❤
after surgery did not even see my surgeon did not even visit me while im on recovery room till i got out from hospital.. Thanks really helpful ❤️
I will be watching this on repeat multiple time until my surgery date. Wish me luck 🍀
Best of luck to you!
Did you get the surgery done??how are you now? How long did it take to recover?? On a scale of 1 to 10 how painful is the recovery?? Plz reply
@@ankitasaxena3935 yes I got it done. It was harder than giving birth unmedicated for my 3 children. I was not given what he suggested before surgery because the hospital doesn’t use it. My stitches never dissolved and my surgeon put the node where my checks meets and was very uncomfortable to walk. It took me 3 months to be able to sit. 5 months in total to take a good breath. I’m now 1 year post surgery and it’s back to 50% before surgery. I was on a lot of ibuprofen which ended up damaging my kidneys. To be completely honest I felt like I was violated from my behind all 3 months until my skin healed. Before heading to surgery get to really understand your body. I now finally learned to stop clenching my cheeks and relax my sphincter which was a game changer and to let my bowel movements out without a huge push. The best compound medicine to get me though the throbbing was nitroglycerin
Thank you, Dr. Chung. I've watched many of your videos and find them very helpful. It's been almost six weeks since my hemorrhoidectomy and i'm still feeling extreme pain with multiple small bowel movements a day and a constant feeling of needing to poop. I've listened to my surgeon's advice. I used lactulose for a few weeks, but that seemed to cause really soft poops. Then my surgeon suggested metamucil and more fiber. Since upping my fiber, I've been pooping about 15 times a day and I'm so upset and frustrated because it feels worse than the week or two before. My surgeon checked my bum and said it looks like things are healing well, which is great, but that isn't helping with the pain I constantly feel. My poops aren't hard, but they're small and come on with urgency. It's made it almost impossible for me to go anywhere or do much because I always need to poop. And the last few days it's also been harder to pee, which is a new annoying problem. I've now cut back on the fiber the last few days because it seems like that made things worse. I just want to know how to get rid of the nonstop urge to poop, which is so uncomfortable and also how do I get back to a normal poop? I try controlled breathing while I'm on the toilet. I try to think positively, but at six weeks being in so much pain still, I'm having a hard time staying positive. I welcome any advice you have.
Thank you for sharing your story. So sorry to hear you're having these issues. I believe a video consultation with me might be the best way I can get more information from you. Feel free to email: yourfriendlyproctologist@gmail.com if you are interested.
How do you feel ?
How do you feel now i had surgery two days ago man the pain is CRAZY....
I m too suffering from pain. I have done piles and fissure lasar surgery before 35 days. But its very painful while bm. Taking pain killer daily. How are you feeling now?
@@nivabarahi7379 you still have pain ?
Thank you so much for the information 🌸
I just had this surgery on Tuesday and omg the pain is excruciating!!!! I thank God for the stool softeners...but man the spasms from my buttbutt man omg so much pain. In only on day 4. This video actually helped me even though I'm hard headed...but this video is great knowledge.
I am 10 days after surgery and you have helped me to not panic and get knowledge that I did not received from my surgeon. Thank you
Same here
I hope I never need this surgery, but if I do I’m going to you, Dr. Chung. 🙂
Thank you so very informative. I may have to do this surgery and would rather deal with recovery than my current constant discomfort level.
U are such a blessing!!! I listen to u everyday for support. Most docs have forgotten their Hippocratic oath. Have no heart for patients. As an RN x. 47 yrs....most doctors graduated at bottom of their class!!!!! I can count on one hand the good ones. Unfortunately this will never change. Money prestige " move over Lord I'm here!" Is the only factor. I avoid them like the plague!!!!
Awesome advice Dr Chung.
Just spreading some extra positivity 😅…Im 6 days post op and personally found the pain bearable, even the first bm was surprisingly okay. First two days after surgery i was given strong pain killers and after that it was okay, just taking some panadol whenever needed. Guys not everyone is the same, so if you’re contemplating the surgery just go for it. Your own experience may not be so horrible, you just need to keep a positive attitude, and keep reminding yourself that this will be worth it in the long run.
Glad your experience has been good!
Mine was so horrible! And swelling right now! BM is so painful and I though I’m gonna die! I’m now on my six days! Can’t sleep and rest properly!
@@mannycaluag1512 the swelling is normal, it should subside after a while. Sitz baths did wonders for me. Sorry you had a painful experience. Hope the rest rest of your recovery went better.
@@carolh1873 I’m now on my six weeks.The pain and the swelling is gone, except for the tiny skin tag that is bothering me right now.All I can say is it’s all worth the pain. Hopefully the skin tag inflamed will go away before I go back to work 7 days from now!
Thanks for this message, my surgery is in two days from now and I’m honestly scared.. my heart is pounding
Hey Doc, I'm so much better now. I've recovered like 98% thus far, just a very very slight pain when pooping, stool softener I still use, lactulose specifically, I'm literally better than I was b4 hemorrhoids.
I take Benefiber, magnesium tablets and iron tablets daily. I feel gr8! I occasionally eat meat etc. Just thought I should give n update. Thanks man.
Hi when did the pain subside? I’m on my second week and have pain during and after every bm
Thank you for the information 🙏
I love your speech. I am enjoying learning the American language and preparing for the surgery 😅
I’m 32. Just had this surgery…3 internal hemorrhoids removed as well as a fissure repair found once inside. I am now 6 days out from surgery. I’m glad I used a lot of fiber and miralax pre and post surgery.
How about the pain? 😢😮
Is it laser surgery?
friend how are you doig? my case is the same as yours 33 years old 3 internal hemorroids grade 3, how is doing your recovery?
I cant do motion after 4 days of surgery also..
How are you doing today ?
Day 2-3 were the worst, about 90-75% pain, then from day 3 all the way through today which is day 9, pain has been a steady 50-60%. It’s a never ending nightmare.
How is it now?
How are you doing now?
@@gtsprite I still have a bit puffyness around the edges but my surgeon said itll fade away with time. i do have a lot of pressure inside though, due to muscles being very tight due to trauma, so im still under laxatives 2 times a day, with expectation to stop in about 3 months. im using a cream to make the muscles looser so i wont be at risk of a fissure, started using it about 2 weeks ago and will use it for 6 more. aside from that, the pain is at like, 0.5-0 depending if i had to go or not, buti still sit or lay down after a bowel movement so to not harm the process. i will say this though, KEEP YOUR STOOL SOFT no matter what. i had stopped taking my laxatives for a few days some time ago and had to go to the hospital due to my stool not coming out of the thin "exit". they gave me something gross to drink but i couldnt drink it all since it was too gross, and asked for an enema, which unplugged me in matter of minutes. the real awful part was the need to go poo while not being physically able to, which caused me to get into a severe panic attack and thats why we called the ambulance. things get better but keep yourself in check and dont be lazy when healing. the things they say about people healing in about 2 weeks is bogus. thats like the minimum amount of time it takes. it can take as much as 4 months easily.
Wtf really? I’m on day4 and my doc said it should get better from here. This morning was the absolute worst. Took like 300 baths.
@earthpond8043 day 4 to 10 was the worst for me. It's not the poo coming out, it's once its out it hurts. I was going straight to the shower not even wiping then straight in a salt bath. Hint. Turn the shower and bath water on before you go to the toilet
Thank you for this info I recently had the surgery and I’m in so much pain.. I will bring this info to my doctor when I see him tomorrow.. this has to be the worst surgery no have ever been threw 😢
how are you now?
Your videos are so helpful!
I'm so glad!
I just had my surgery. This is the 4th day. My agony goes on waves. I've not caught up with my pain management. I've been on a liquid diet, just had a poop a few hours ago. Thank GOD! But a whole other level of pain. I WISH I HAD THIS DOCTOR! There's Love, Compassion, Gentlity, and a True Caring he has! ❤🥰 May God Bless this Wonderful Man!
Best to you in your recovery!!
God bless you, thnk ou for this advice..i just had this sx and i had seen your video prior to th sx..it has helped me alot .Thank you.
how are you now? How long did it take to recover?? On a scale of 1 to 10 how painful is the recovery?? Plz reply
Hi Doc
I am a new subscriber and it's been 3 days after my surgery, I can tell you my first time to visit the bathroom was one of the most painful moments aswell as the second time.
I am passing through hard time and I'm just imagining when all this is gonna end .
This video is gonna be helpful.
Thanks alot for this presentation coz am one person who had thought of not eating and not visiting the toilet untill I heal and I guess that was one of the reasons why my first time visiting the toilet after the surgery became so much painful.
Thank you so much for this piece of advice 💕😍🥰 😊
how are you now? How long did it take to recover?? On a scale of 1 to 10 how painful is the recovery??
I had it too. I had to go poop after 6 days without going to restroom. It is soooo painful. The doctors should be there for us. But no. You are alone with horrible pain and all you want is to die! Can not poop and pee. So painful. The doctors should numb the area and let us go without horrible pain but no they do not do that.
Thank you very much. God bless you!
2:50 pain control (injection/numbing cream/pills)
9:32 bowel movement ( better to start stool softener 2 days before procedure)
13:19 stay active after procedure (to prevent pneumonia, prevent blood clots, prevent constipation )
14:18 diet ( keep it bland like chicken soup, don’t eat too much fibres, eat low residue diet. Keep small meal, eat more frequently,)
16:59 sitz bath ( calming the pain and mind )
18:40 choose surgeon wisely
Never seen a doctor so caring about their patients pain and awareness as you are. Just had my THD done and I was only given a pain killer at the hospital post surgery after literally crying out of pain.
I'm currently undergoing day 1 of recovery and it's so far terrible.
Unbelievable and simply inhumane! I'm extremely upset for you. hang in there.
@Fun'n'games I hope you feel better soon, it's been over a month since my surgery and while there is significant pain anymore but I'm positive my surgery was a failure. I hope yours was a successful one.
@@ahmadalabbadi9458 hey how come your surgery was failure bro? ur hemorrhoids didn't go away after surgery? very sorry to hear ur suffering still after surgery
@@peterobrien2537 I'm basically back to ground 0, the hemroids are back as it was, same discomfort that made me do the surgery in the first place. It's fine I'm just glad it didn't get worse than before at least.
@@ahmadalabbadi9458 oh man sorry to hear but glad it didn't get worse, i wonder how come surgeries can go unsuccessful
I had surgery 5 days ago in the UK and the last 2 days during BMs have been horrific. Tomorrow im going to contact my surgeon to increase pain relief. If only i had this sort of prep and pre-op care before hand. Great video thank you.
Laser surgery?
I had surgery and today is mine 9th day am feeling same pain even popping uffff i cant still what can be the reason?
@@zeshankhan7483how are you now?
@jodiescott1909 how are you now?
@@sagartripti much better! Was all worth it in the end, thank you for asking :)
Very good video thank you for allowing me to know exactly what I'm going to expect on Monday but I question is I'm having this procedure done along with an upper GI and a lower GI all in the same day would you recommend that
Got put on the waiting list for this today, terrified
I wish I would've had this guy for my doctor. I had to have an emergency surgery right around Christmas time and I was left to fend for myself. I had to return to the E.R. twice in the first week after surgery because nobody wants to prescribe opioids anymore because of the damn "opioid crisis". This kind of pain is what these medications were made for but I was left to suffer in agony!
That. Is. Awful! Absolutely terrible. So sorry to hear about your experience. No one deserves that.
how are you doing bro
I am currently six days from being for weeks post-surgery. Overall my experience was not really that bad. The first day and a half I felt zero pain. Without a doubt it was that numbing medication from the surgeon you spoke of. I was prescribed medication and I stayed on top of it from day one. Day 5 was the first day I did not take any medication. Two reasons one there really wasn't any pain and the second was I still hadn't had a bowel movement. I was a bit concerned but didn't think much of it because I was on a strict liquid diet that I put myself on. It wasn't until day 7 I was in so much pain in my stomach because obviously no bowel movement but rest assured I did that. It was tough and I wish I would have taken better measures. I was in good pain for the rest of the day but opted out of medication because I didn't want the narcotics. He pain did subside later that day and was just fine. The amount of blood while having a bowel movement is crazy and for some can be a bit scary. I did expect it as I had quite a few stitches also my doctor had mentioned it to me. As time moves on it does get better. The first two weeks I was on a light fiber. After that I was on my regular high-fiber diet. As I said everything does get better. The one thing you did not mention in your video is how long to expect any type of drainage from the anus after the surgery. Given the fact it will be different from person to person possibly from them having their hemorrhoid banded, lasered or cut off needing stitches afterwards. As well as their personal healing time frame. I felt that would have been a good note to have put in the video. Anyways that is some of my story I wanted to share. You seem to be a very passionate Doctor who actually cares about his patients well-being after surgery. This is good and I wish more doctors were this way.
~Cheers~ 🥃
When you had the surgery where you a sleep or awake?
Also
How long did you go without going to the bathroom and when you first went did you have any pain??
I am going tomorrow to the hospital bc I think I got grade 4 hemorrhoids from what I have seen and read on google.
My surgery next week and I will update more here. Good luck me!
Thank you! Very Educated!
I need surgery I wish you were in Arlington Texas😢 Find an excellent Dr.
Thank you for this informative video. My surgery is next week and I've tried talking to my surgeon about Exparel but his staff are telling me he won't do it. I'm going to go into the office on Monday to see him and ask but feeling a little defeated.
I'm from Ireland had my op yesterday. Pain management is ok and medication definitely helps. Laxatives worked a treat as had bowel movement earlier today although it was heightened pain which made me feel like throwing up. However passed very quick. So I'm sure day 3 and 4 and so on it will keep getting better. Fear definitely heightens the experience but wasn't too bad. As long as I can keep bm free as don't fancy straining with constipation. Keep taking the lax.
How are you feeling now
Doing good thank you. By 2nd week I was back to normal. Pain meds helped for sure and laxative to stop any constipation.
is there still a blood on your poop after the surgery?
No all is good no issues since surgery
I'm really happy with the way my surgery turned out. Tramadol + Ibuprofen + Tylenol + stool softener for 10 days and the pain went away. I've haven't been very active though so I'll go on dog walks again. It's been almost a month since the surgery. Thank you for that tip!
Please I’m going for this surgery the tramadol was it 100 mg or 50mg I’m so scared 😱 😭
Please reply me @captoshuragnarok
@@Skinny_Marshall I don't remember the dosage but I did only eat yogurt and applesauce to minimize the movements. It helped a lot. I also used a toilet safety/support rail from Home Depot during that time. That was very useful cause I could put my weight on the bars when using the toilet and be able to try to relax when the pain spike hit.
Would u see blood in the toilet
@@jaimefajardo1062 I don't recall at the moment but definitely not like the amount of blood that was happening daily before the surgury. No more bleeding since the surgery that happened a year ago.
u are really awesome, im currently on day 8 of post surgery, im still in pain.
I was stressed but your videos will heal me faster ❤ from 🇵🇰
I just had my post op visit and suggested they tell their patients to start stool softener before surgery as well as a mild “clean out” a couple days before. I did this myself and feel I had a much easier recovery than others I have read.
Wish I did this!
Why didn’t they simply tell us to soften Pryor. Good Lord day 3
Some Doctors Don’t really care about us , they send you to work after 3 días , and I know that is imposible 😭
Dr. Chung, I really appreciate your responsiveness in this comments section. I had a hemorroidectomy 4 days ago and the anal spasms are UNBEARABLE. I was prescribed Valium but I am afraid I can be too reliant on this (along with the fear of mixing Valium with the other prescribed pain meds). Do you have any advice??
I believe a thoughtful discussion with your surgeon is best. There is more than one way to handle your issue. I wish you the best.
@@yourfriendlyproctologist hii
Thank you so much Dr Chung. Please I did my hemorrhoidectomy barely a month ago but I find it a hell when passing stool though the would looks healed. Any explanation and advice for me would be very helpful.
Thank you doctor, I find this helpful. I’m not yet scheduled for a surgery but I have hermorroid which is causing me so much pain. I have fissure, I can’t hold the pain anymore. I’ve been treating the fissure for some couple of weeks now but still the same.
I just had surgery this morning...I am now in bed in severe pain crying my eyes out..searching videos for relief! I am regretting doing it soooo bad!
Same here. I had my surgery on Monday and have to take care of my twins girls. I feel so miserable right now . I have like two hemorrhoids that get worse every time I use the bathroom. I regret this so bad 😢
It is horrible...I definitely feel for you...plus caring for babies...Goodness! I hope things get better for you!!!
Me too !!! Mine was yesterday. I'll never do that again. I'll just live with it
Are you doing better?
@@happy4you278
Personally, myself. I can't speak for the others (above). I'm doing fantastic. I can now say it was worth it!
Damn I wish you were my surgeon! I just had a thrombosed hemorrhoid removed yesterday and just had my first poop late today. You are 100% spot on about the "bump" in pain! I wish my surgeon had told me to take stool softeners starting as early as possible. I also may have mess up because I have been taking benefiber since day of. I think your right, a low fiber diet along with the stool softeners and light meals make more sense to me after having almost fallen off the toilet in agony (I also have a grade 3 internal that has to be pushed back in ☠️).
I didn't have any choice really in my surgeon, as I have government insurance which in my area (NEPA) automatically means you get a hack job with a dirty look no matter what! At least my surgeon had SOME bedside manner but when the time came he just went to town with a pair of scissors and cauterized what felt like my entire asshole, then I was pushed out the door with a paper telling me to take ibuprofen + acetaminophen. It's now the end of day 2 and I hope I don't wake up tomorrow it hurts so bad! Thank you so much for the great information tho!
Also, I want to slap you for making me stomach laugh at the "the anus is hating it's life right now" quote! You hurt me man 😂
LOL!!! thanks for sharing your story.
Omg me too! He’s so funny! Wish I could’ve gone to him. I had 2 external thrombosed ones. Was yours external? Yeah my surgeon- no info. Nothing!
@@horses10ify yeah, it was a grape sized external! I was in excruciating pain for 24 days! It's now been 6 weeks and I'm still in pain after I poop! Sometimes it's a total day ruiner and some days it's tolerable but fuuuu*k I just wish I was normal again! I do have some other stuff going on down there that could be contributing but there is STILL a hole/open wound where it was cut out! Hang in there if you're still going through it! I felt like giving up on life those first 3 weeks!!
You are such good surgeon . You should be here in Sydney. My surgeon not good in response. I had every day in so much pain and don’t know different thoughts. It is very very hard .
Hi Doctor
Thanks for such an informative video.
I want to know what is the probability of getting fecal incontinance and how it can be avoided
Great question! I will add this to the list.
Doc, I’ve had surgeries where the pain was literally unbearable and I could NOT get the doctor to help me stay comfortable! This is why I continue to delay this surgery!
Candy, I was like you, putting it off. The only reason I had it done. Was due to leaking, even when I urinated. I nearly passed out due to becoming anemic from bleeding. I was 6.5 and needed two units of blood in a blood transfusion. So, I had no choice. I was in the hospital for two days. They scheduled my surgery. My colorectal doc. Was horrible. I would have much preferred this doctor. His bedside manner and explanation of things is reassuring. My surgeon was nowhere near this detailed.
I'm 4 days post op and my goodness this is the worst pain I've ever had, especially after I poop. It's like the pain gets worst and last all day. I'm getting to a point where I don't want to eat so I won't poop. I feel like my pain meds are not working.
Doctor, thank you so much for all the information!!! I am on the 3 of an internal hemorrhoid with focal Thrombosis and a Hypertrophic Anal Papilla. Could you tell us about the recovery of the HAP? Thank you
In my experience diltiazam cream 0.75% along with bulking agents, cold packs and plenty of fluids help a lot.
Had my hemorrhoidectomy in 2019. The recovery was hell. I wish this guy was my doctor. I'm doing better now thankfully.
How many days did it take to get complete recovery
For how long did you have pain?? I’m 5 weeks post op and still have pain.. 😣
hi doc! finally got my hemorrhoid surgery yesterday. i didn’t know i was going to have trouble urinating. this surgery is more tougher than my c section. im ice packing, sitz baths, and staying on top of my pain meds. WISH ME LUCK ON THIS RECOVERY! much love from texas .
Best to you!
@@yourfriendlyproctologist my dr prescribed me a butt ton of hemorrhoid creams. but i have hydrocortisone valerate cream…can i use this to help swelling and all that jazz? thanks!
Be patient my friend. The recovery takes time. But believe that you will definitely feel better
how are you now? How long did it take to recover?? On a scale of 1 to 10 how painful is the recovery?? Plzzz reply 🙏
Hi doctor I have grade 3 hemorrhoid but not having treatment please could you please help me tell me what to do I'm in Africa God bless you for the work well done to motivating
It’s been six months since my internal hemorrhoid surgery . I am experiencing still pain my quality of life is still poor I have urgencies to go to the bathroom after I eat my quality of life is poor I’ve gone back to the Doctor at four months and explain to him how I was feeling and he said to give it one more month and here I am six months I have improved very little . Is it true that it takes between six to one year to have a full recovery for some patients ? I’m so glad I found you you explain things so well down to my level if you know what I mean . Thank you for being you
Thanks a lot Doc, I’m working here in Dubai that’s wea I’m preparing to have my hemorrhoids grade 4 consultantation tmrrw , but im freaking out already about the post recovery period
Will have surgery the 16th of this month. Excited and nervous at the same time. Pain will be there, no doubt, but it's nice to hear that it will be worth it.
Please when u have time tell me hows your operation. Im planning also by january. Im scared.
I had mine this morning- not by this doctor. Hurt like hell once I got home and i reacted to anesthesia by repeated vomiting 😢. They have me hydros and lidocaine cream and Mira lax and stool softener and anti nausea. No antibiotics so I’m concerned about infection. I wish I had some of these options I felt like I had to poop same day and i was so scared. The packing came out. Lots of pressure on the site and very painful. Pain has subsided with meds. I also had pain and cramping in both calves. Drinking some electrolytes. Haven’t slept well before and after surgery- have sleep apnea and anxiety.
Appreciate this video
@@Beautyforashes555 how are u doing. My 5th week just ended. Did u take antibiotics or not
how are you now? How long did it take to recover?? On a scale of 1 to 10 how painful is the recovery??
I'm sorry for the late reply. Due to health condition I didn't go through with the surgery.
thank you so much for this
I had the surgery 11/13/23, best advice I got was to stay on a liquid diet for the first 12 days and boy did that help. The pain was so bad reminded me of the 2 c-sections I had, but the surgery was soooo worth it. I took my meds as instructed and I was constantly walking. For me it hurt worst when I laid down so I was always up walking. By the 12th day things got a whole lot better for me. For those contemplating, the pain is horrible, but my quality of life is so much better now.
I really wish I did my research before this surgery, it’s been 3 days and i have not dead a BM. I’m in an insane amount of pain, and am terrified to use the washroom. My body just won’t let me relax and go. I live in canada and we do not have recticare, my surgeon is very hard to get a hold of. I’m honestly in tears most of the days, my medication makes me so nauseous and barely works. I’m praying that this gets better soon. I regret getting this surgery done.
Im very sad too. I was so ready to get my hemo ligation.....Wish I know its practice in a office.....Then found out I have the OUTSIDE ones.....wish make me no eligible only for invassive surgury ....like im cryin so bad
I feel your pain, I’m sure your doing much better now but I went and had my surgery done today and it SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKS. This is my 2nd surgery for hemorrhoids in a spam of 2 months. 1st time it was painless because I had the banding’s done, but not this time since it was external. Not looking forward for my 1st bowel movement.
Dr. Chung, I was planning to have my hemorrhoidectomy after a month. Although I am afraid of the pain after, my surgeon told me they will use a harmonic scalpel, which they said will be less painful. What are your opinions about this tool? How will it be less painful? Hopefully you'll make a video about this, as well as other tools, such as electric knife that can make hemorrhoidectomy less painful, based on what I've researched. Thank you!
Yes, I'm familiar with the Harmonic scalpel. Studies have shown less pain with good results. Long term results comparing traditional hemorrhoidectomy and Harmonic are not well defined. Personally, I find the Harmonic does not do as well of a job completely removing the larger hemorrhoid cushions and so I no longer use this technology. There is concern with more bleeding using the Harmonic. In the end, it will depend on a thoughtful discussion between you and your surgeon. Best to you!
Go for laser surgery less paon
@@sagarbutt6551 my brother has done a laser surgery but now he has unbearable pain and lil bleeding after BM it's 5th day now and moreover he urge to go toilet for almost 3-4 times a days this is making the pain more dangerous
@@arjunmohod6022 how's he doing now?
@@sagarbutt6551did you get it done in India? Plz share plzzzzz from where?? how are you now? How long did it take to recover?? On a scale of 1 to 10 how painful is the recovery??
Thank you. I m on weeks 5 recovery. Your video does help.
Regarding foods to eat right after surgery, what about something like Kachava, or a similar health shake? It's supposed to be high quality nutrition and provides some fiber.
I'm really stumped about WHY people can't stay in hospital after this procedure! I understand in America it would be super costly but here in Australia, the cost would be far less. but no, it's still considered day surgery and people are kicked out asap to go home to deal with weeks if not months of HELL! quite frankly it's barbaric & cruel as fk! 😡
I am a 50 y/o male who has had this surgery recently. Women can no longer hang child birth pain over me. I have been there for 6 hours of labor the 2nd day after surgery. I describe it as try to push your first stool akin to pushing a basketball thru the eye of a needle. And if you’re impatient like I was after 48 hours I took a laxative as recommended by my doctor. After my surgery my surgeon was adamant I eat and eat and eat. No need to tell me twice. I had so much kaka backed up behind the basketball something had to give. I remember thinking of cuttin myself a new ahole to bypass my old defunct pooper. I could no longer sit after 6 hours. I was standing astride the toilet and with an ungodly scream I gave birth to a 20 pound bori, that only half landed in the bowl. Bugger. It was sooo much and I was so relieved I was amazed I had the presence of mind to grab my phone and take fotos 😅
I totally relate with what you said crazy pain after first BM
Many women will suffer through hours upon hours of painful childbirth only to have the baby rip them from their vagina down to their asshole meaning they get stitches in BOTH holes along with the initial pain of pushing the baby out AND along with the pain that comes with having a hole inside their womb from where the baby was that will also cause pain. I get what you're saying.The surgery was painful. Shitting with stitches in your ass was painful. But women can very much still hold the pain of child birth over you 🤣 as a women, I'd 100% have hemorrhoid surgery again over having a baby and being ripped like that.
Oh boy you had me laughing so much...I know what you mean. I had surgery 3 days ago. Pooping was the most awful pain I had felt but you made me laugh as I can soooo relate and if you didnt laugh, you would cry. Thanks for your hilarious story! From the UK with love❤
Your comment had me dying😂😂😂
Thank you for the information DR Choug I’m going in for surgery in a few day 🌹❤️Australian 🌹
Best to you!!
How are you now?
This man is an angel
1st day post op.. feeling great 👍🏻
Will come back to edit 😅
Thank you so much.. you are excellent
Edit: day 5…. This has been the most painful experience of my life 🥲😔can’t wait for it to be over. Barely sleep, and live in my bathtub all day 😢.. using ibuprofen now instead of narcotics… and trying to manage how to make my BMs softer, without having diarrhea 😢. Basically warm baths and ice, lots of water have been useful…
How are you feeling now?
I had the surgery 5 days back, and in lot of pain.
@@Rudd9077 I survived taking warm baths literally all day and stool softeners, Colace, I was afraid of being constipated. Drink a lot lots! Of water… and ate a lot of fruit and still do, like papaya , grapes, apples, strawberries, mango, pineapple… the first week I only ate soups, and basically have been eating soups still with lots of good veggies. That will keep things soft… by two weeks pain was gone but things will be swollen for a while . I also use ice to lower inflammation…Hope u recover soon
@@Rudd9077 I’m still swollen and have a skin tag that he will remove in a month😥but overall feel better
@@Colombiana__ Thanks for replying.
I am in absolute agony, the pain just does not seem to go away.
I hope it does after 2 weeks.
Soups and water seem to be the solution as you said.
I hope you recover fully soon too :)
@@Rudd9077 it will be all better in two weeks . Take as much of warm baths as u can when feeling pain, and just take it easy🙏🏻
Hi doc! Im a 35yo male from Cyprus. Im on day 4 post op. Having extreme trouble when having BM. Its killing me! Hence searching for ways to relieve myself and only just come across your channel. Had to go to the ER to have an enema yesterday (day 3) after speaking with my surgeon. Ive been calling him almost daily 😢
Ive been hardly eating (toast, spaghetti, boiled veg) but drinking alot of water and tea.
Medication:
Diclofenac = pain killers
Sennaplus = stool softener
Duphalac syrup = laxative
Reprat = stomach relaxers? 🤷♂️
Betaisodona cream = outside anal ise
I feel bloated and blocked all the time! My surgeon says all is great up there but every time i try to go im seeing more blood than I was expecting…
Help! Please! Anything! Im at a point where all i want is too sleep all through the recovery but even that i cant 😢😢
Also forgot to mention that ive recently been diagnosed with diabetes (on pills)
So sorry to hear your recovery has been so difficult! Access to your surgeon is extremely important.
@@yourfriendlyproctologist please answer i beg!
Im currently day 8 post op (time: 21:45)
Im really struggling through every night!
Im doing Sitz baths and showers, thats ok but im feeling pressure and pain on my tailbone area all the time. Even when im in bed. It feels like im always tightening up my lower/pelvic area without doing anything.
What can i do? Im really struggling with this recovery 😢😢😢
how are you feeling? I hope you're doing better.
@@fpl_lilsaints hello how are you now still have pain?
@@lior2551 Hi, so im fully healed now... took a bit longer than "usual" but im all good now :)
Thank you for your professional advice! You seem very knowledgeable! I am on day 3 of recovery. My Surgeon is someone whom I feel comfortable with. She also does any annual tests I have done. I do not like taking narcotics and I tried not to take the medication after hemorrhoidectomy ... Well that latest about 24 hours. I understand moving around and walking..But the pain medication makes me very dizzy so I have to sleep it off. Are there any type of leg exercise that I can do while sitting up in bed? ( I am sitting where I am not putting pressure on my bottom) Other questions I have is, how long do you recommend taking stool softeners? How long does the bleeding lasts? (Like the residue from the gauzes) I will call my Surgeon for answers tomorrow but I wanted to hesr your answers as well. I trust your knowledge. And I have learned to take good advice.
Ty 'good stuff, is the pranicure all plant based or has some animal by product ingredients? Specifically the polysorbate 20?