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Posted 11/18/2011 1:18 AM (GMT 0)

I had fistula flap advancement surgery 10 days ago and I’m starting to worry a lot.  Each day the draining of blood has been tapering off.  But, yesterday I had was very constipated for some reason and it caused a lot of pain.  Well there was a little extra drainage, but it wasn’t really bloody.  I had another bowel movement today, it was no hard and I didn’t strain etc.  Well 2 hours after the bowel movement I started passing a lot of bright red blood and blood clots and I’m having a lot of pain that I haven’t had in the past few days.  I’m bleeding through a 2 x 2 gauze pad about every 45 minutes.  I’m scared I ripped stitches but I also don’t want to call the on call doctor and sound like some hypochondriac patient either.  If anyone has ever dealt with this surgery or has any advice that can maybe help, because I’m really starting to panic.

Posted 11/18/2011 1:26 AM (GMT 0)
I think calling the doctor would be wise.

I haven't had the flap surgery yet, but after most surgeries they tell you to call if you have lots of bleeding.

How upsetting for you, after goign through the surgery. Thiking of you.

Ivy.
Posted 11/18/2011 1:29 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you Ivy, I am going to call my husband is pretty much making me. I really was trying to be positive and hope this surgery was going to be my last.
Posted 11/18/2011 1:50 AM (GMT 0)
(((seraphina)))
Posted 11/18/2011 2:45 PM (GMT 0)
I think its a possibility that the bright red blood and clots could be from internal hemmoroids from the hard stools you are passing. I had that lastweek myself. But the pain you describe is concerning, so do please contact the doc. Keep us posted on how you are doing. Hugs!
Posted 11/18/2011 3:51 PM (GMT 0)
oh my, i hope everything is ok.please keep us updated
Posted 11/18/2011 9:44 PM (GMT 0)
how about the emergency room?

definitely not normal.
Posted 11/18/2011 10:11 PM (GMT 0)
Well I went to the emergency room and saw the partner of my CRS and he wasn't able to verify if I tore anything because of so much swelling and he was scared he would cause more damage. I had a fever and a high white cell count so they kept me over night and most of the day. I finally saw my CRS who did a very painful exam and found that I had torn part of the flap. She said she couldn't repair it and now its just a waiting game to see if things can heal anyway. I askec her to give me a percentage of what she thought it would heal and she said realistically 40%. So I have already had a bit of a breakdown. I saved up all my time at work so I could heal and rest and I ruin the whole thing with one horrible constipated bowel movement. I asked her if this didn't heal what are my options and she said a fistulotomy and I just know that if I get that i'll be incontinent, It just feels like this will never go away.

I know I should be positive, Thank you all for the hugs and support I really appreciate it :)
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