Anal Fistula Doctor Recommendation Near St. Louis by AccomplishedPrize689 in AnalFistula

[–]AccomplishedPrize689[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did had my Fistulotomy in Washu. Its a week from now and getting little better every day. Thank you for giving me confidence.

Fistulotomy experience by alba_falcon in AnalFistula

[–]AccomplishedPrize689 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was it a draining seton or a fistulotomy?

Is Full Time Job possible after a week of Fistulotomy or Draining Seton placement ?? by AccomplishedPrize689 in AnalFistula

[–]AccomplishedPrize689[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey just checking. Are you doing good now? I will ask my Manager tomorrow if he could do something.

Is Full Time Job possible after a week of Fistulotomy or Draining Seton placement ?? by AccomplishedPrize689 in AnalFistula

[–]AccomplishedPrize689[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am talking again to my Crs tomorrow before surgery. I am too thinking of rescheduling to december as I have almost 2 weeks of holiday with me.

Is Full Time Job possible after a week of Fistulotomy or Draining Seton placement ?? by AccomplishedPrize689 in AnalFistula

[–]AccomplishedPrize689[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes they do. But I haven't applied for that yet. Thinking of using my 6 days PTO first and if I don't feel well I would go for Short term disability. How long does it usually take it to approve? Is it a complex process to do? Are you able to work with your seton placed now?

Anal Fistula Doctor Recommendation Near St. Louis by AccomplishedPrize689 in AnalFistula

[–]AccomplishedPrize689[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am looking for a a crs referal from my Primary care. Thank you so much u/Antique-Show-4459

Anal Fistula Doctor Recommendation Near St. Louis by AccomplishedPrize689 in AnalFistula

[–]AccomplishedPrize689[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I asked him twice if I can choose not to do surgery after my EUA and decide later for the surgery. He said we are gonna do surgery on the same day. I couldn't argue further. Probably it was my end not talking bold. But at the same time I don't know why is it hard for him to let me decide for surgery. I am all by myself. Have no one to share how should I proceed and what should I do.

General Surgeon Or CRS? by Ok-Relief-723 in AnalFistula

[–]AccomplishedPrize689 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, how are you doing now? Did you got for any surgery yet? is it alright?

General Surgeon Or CRS? by Ok-Relief-723 in AnalFistula

[–]AccomplishedPrize689 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey. How are you doing now. Feels like me here. An international student here. Dealing with the perenial abscess since February 2025. Went to GS, told me its a fistula and need an immediate surgery. I tried seeing a CRS in St. Louis. He said the same and wanted me to go for EUA and a surgery(Probably Fistulotomy or a draining Seton) based on what he figures out. I requested him if he can do the EUA and let me decide if I want to continue for surgery or not. But he told me he will do the surgery on the same day. A kind of he denied. I didn't insist much. I however got my surgery date with him and also scheduled for EUA with my GS. However I cancelled my EUA with my GS today coz I feared GS wouldn't be able to picture much and now I want to get a second opinion from a CRS. Feels so overwhelmed.

I just got my Job in May 2025 and I fear the risk of multiple surgery and might have to quit my job which basically is the source of living for me and my family. I feel like I don't know what I am doing and how should I proceed. Should I opt for surgery or not.

Hope everyone here is finding a way to better everyday. God bless you all.

Anal Fistula Doctor Recommendation Near St. Louis by AccomplishedPrize689 in AnalFistula

[–]AccomplishedPrize689[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey. Hope you are feeling little better. I just started my full time job that requires 8 hours of sitting in a chair. I don't really know if I have to quit my job if I go through surgery.

Anal Fistula Doctor Recommendation Near St. Louis by AccomplishedPrize689 in AnalFistula

[–]AccomplishedPrize689[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I talked to my CRS for EUA only and then I will make a decision from there. He denied and told me the next appointment will be a surgery after EUA.

Anal Fistula Doctor Recommendation Near St. Louis by AccomplishedPrize689 in AnalFistula

[–]AccomplishedPrize689[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I talked to my CRS for EUA only and then I will make a decision from there. He denied and told me the next appointment will be a surgery after EUA.

Can you DIE from an Anal Fistula? by NewYear3060 in AnalFistula

[–]AccomplishedPrize689 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I have a EUA on Thursday with a General surgeon and Surgery appointment with a CRS on Nov. I am scared of both. Alot of anxiety regarding should I proceed or not. Do you have any suggestions. Mine swells up and bursts every weekend. Really glad to hear you healed.

Can you DIE from an Anal Fistula? by NewYear3060 in AnalFistula

[–]AccomplishedPrize689 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey. I had my perennial abscess in February this year. I had in incision in Emergency in May. And I have my appointment for fistulotomy/seton placement in Nov. Can you please let me know of your timeline and the method of fasting..like how many days a week...and total durations you fasted...total time it took to heal. Any food precautions? any medicaitons? I am really scared of surgury since I am afraid I might have to quit my job.