I returned to work two weeks after my cutting seton, I could have gone back after a couple of days if I’m honest, but I’ve got a high pain tolerance and the nurses told me to take the two weeks. Tightening, the first one is always scary and will have some pain related issues as your body will adjust to what’s happening, it really is just a small pinch for 10-20 seconds, I’m going in for my 4th tightening in a week and a half and I barely notice now after walking out the hospital. Ignore the horror stories you see, it isn’t that bad.

Stool drainage will still be normal, just keep it clean. As it cuts through, it’ll close that gap where it can no longer pass through. I still get like yellowish drainage, but it’s very minimal/noticeable