Going for fistula surgery on 5th of August

therearemiracles

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Posted 7/23/2014 1:44 PM (GMT 0)

I'm sick of my butt draining and having to wear a pad and it's a little sore too! I'm not messing around with this, I'm just going to get it done!

Who has had it and was it a sucess, no more draining????

fruitgirl

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Posted 7/23/2014 2:15 PM (GMT 0)

I had the LIFT procedure done to try to fix my fistula. My CR surgeon didn't want to try a traditional procedure, because the position/length of my fistula would have left me with a fairly high chance of incontinence.

Anyway, it sort of worked, in that the original fistula tract is gone, but now I have a very short fistula from the original internal site to the incision the surgeon made during the LIFT procedure. It's a very, very short fistula, as the opening is extremely close to my anus.

It doesn't cause me any problems, so long as I wipe carefully with a baby wipe after I have a BM (stool passes through it when I have a BM). If I don't, the area sometimes gets a little bit itchy/sore. It never drains. The surgeon said that I could have traditional fistula surgery now with less risk of incontinence, but I really don't see the point as it doesn't cause me any problems.

pb4

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Posted 7/23/2014 5:04 PM (GMT 0)

Sorry therearemiracles that you've been suffering with this for so long, I'm wishing all the best for you and for a very successful surgery!!! (((HUGS)))

Somedude

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Posted 7/23/2014 8:56 PM (GMT 0)

what fistula are you guys talking about?

notsosicklygirl

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Posted 7/23/2014 11:04 PM (GMT 0)

I am happy you're getting it sorted out. If there's one thing I am thankful for, it is that I do not have a fistula. They sound horrible. Please god if there is one thing I can go through life without, it's a fistula!

I wish you all the luck in the world Linda.

tap

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Posted 7/24/2014 12:10 PM (GMT 0)

I developed a perianal abscess back in 2009 that eventually turned into a fistula. For me it took a couple of years and numerous surgeries but my butt is now back to the pre-perianal abscess state.

During this time I bought a bidet seat for my toilet which had to be one of the best things I have ever purchased. It comes in really handy when you are flaring as well.

Good luck with the surgery.

quincy

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Posted 7/24/2014 5:30 PM (GMT 0)

Hope the surgery is successful!! Keep us posted when you go in and how you're doing.

It's good to hear it' happening soon.

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