I hate to ask but has anyone had a Hemorrhoidectomy

[hj1981]

well i have braved it and taken first step - appt is booked at the doc's next wednesday!!!

[~Raven~]

My dad had several done (I really don't know how many) and it was quite painful for him, but the benefits after it healed were worth it so he reccons This was also about 25 years ago too so not sure if the techniques used are the same.

[~Kim~]

well done HJ. I think DH was in a fair amount of pain for him to actually show me (he needed morphine for it so they were really bad), but only just uncomfortable after the procedure. He was knocked out though.
I don't think there is much other than the creams. Make sure you're getting plenty of fibre and water so that you aren't straining at all.
DH's was done under our PHI so I'm not sure of the real cost.

[KimmyF]

well done hj hope it goes well, feel free to pm me if you want

[hj1981]

thought i would let you all know that i went to the doctor's today -and its not a heamorrhoid its a skin tag that i have! YUCK!!!!!! and apparently they don't like to remove them unless its really needed! Guess my DH will not be looking down that area when bub #2 is being born!

[KimmyF]

hugs hj, i have one of those as well and was told the same thing hope you're okay xxx

[hj1981]

Kimmy - is ur's in the same spot? im okay but wish there was something that could be done - im very self conscious so don't like it at all!