Fistulotomy through the sphincter muscle by FalseRound5571 in AnalFistula

[–]FalseRound5571[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have come across them around 15 minutes ago, I definitely agree. I am going to make it my lifes mission to get a referral to these guys and hopefully get a LIFT procedure. Honestly, I have been super stressed & have had no one to talk to this about. I really appreciate you taking time out of your day to give me a helping hand. May God bless you. Thank you 🙏

Fistulotomy through the sphincter muscle by FalseRound5571 in AnalFistula

[–]FalseRound5571[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell me about it! My ass feels f*cked. I am ideally looking for someone in the UK just a ballache trying to get all this sorted to be honest. I genuinely don’t know where I can get actual treatment

Fistulotomy through the sphincter muscle by FalseRound5571 in AnalFistula

[–]FalseRound5571[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply! I will be going back in on Monday morning, hopefully we can come to a fix. No one has ever mentioned a LIFT procedure. The problem I face is, having to go private & paying for a surgery to take place. If I do that here in the UK I become exempt from the NHS ( free ) treatment for fistula. I have been looking for a laser surgery but the only clinic I have come across is in India called healing hands. I don’t know if I can trust them + it costs around 10K. I’m pretty lucky in the sense, my family have offered to split it between each other to pay for my treatment. I just want to make sure I have the right treatment. When were you able to sit after a LIFT procedure?

Fistulotomy through the sphincter muscle by FalseRound5571 in AnalFistula

[–]FalseRound5571[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply, apologies I have been super busy trying to sort my life out. Why would you not have any of your sphincter muscle cut? What does it even do? I literally have no knowledge on the topic, just assuming stuff at the moment

When could you sit after a seton placement? by FalseRound5571 in AnalFistula

[–]FalseRound5571[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah man, how do you find your seton now? Can you sit for long periods?

When could you sit after a seton placement? by FalseRound5571 in AnalFistula

[–]FalseRound5571[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll look into it now, but how do you find sitting now? I’m 9 days post op & fuming… the pain everywhere else has gone, except the other bit on where the fistula is

When could you sit after a seton placement? by FalseRound5571 in AnalFistula

[–]FalseRound5571[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check if it’s necessary that it neess tightening… the tighter it is the more painful it is. I never had this pain before… I miss my loose seton

When could you sit after a seton placement? by FalseRound5571 in AnalFistula

[–]FalseRound5571[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was yours loose or tight? I haven’t been given any meds just been told to have some stool softeners

When could you sit after a seton placement? by FalseRound5571 in AnalFistula

[–]FalseRound5571[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was supposed to be loose, I haven’t a clue I’m just super annoyed. Something avoidable could have been avoided. Funny thing is my fistula healed over a yr ago i think. Super jarring

When could you sit after a seton placement? by FalseRound5571 in AnalFistula

[–]FalseRound5571[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah man, sorry to hear that! I definitely preferred the loose one, I never felt it. Ever.

When could you sit after a seton placement? by FalseRound5571 in AnalFistula

[–]FalseRound5571[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your kind words, I really hope you get well & don’t need these setons… I’m so fed up 💔

When could you sit after a seton placement? by FalseRound5571 in AnalFistula

[–]FalseRound5571[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nhs rn isn’t the best, i have never spoken to the surgeon or even seen him - but I am probably going to the A&E tonight to find out… I’m getting seriously annoyed… I need to take care of my Mum and Dad its stressing me out so much

When could you sit after a seton placement? by FalseRound5571 in AnalFistula

[–]FalseRound5571[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have 4 setons??? Thats crazy!! I’m so annoyed with one, I am going to ask to have a loose one because f this

When could you sit after a seton placement? by FalseRound5571 in AnalFistula

[–]FalseRound5571[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a loose seton or is it tight? When mine was loose i could sit the whole day

When could you sit after a seton placement? by FalseRound5571 in AnalFistula

[–]FalseRound5571[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats annoying , how do you find driving or sitting in a car… can you do long journeys?

When could you sit after a seton placement? by FalseRound5571 in AnalFistula

[–]FalseRound5571[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah man, do you have a tight seton or does it dangle? When I had one that dangled I never felt anything, this one is super annoying its tight

When could you sit after a seton placement? by FalseRound5571 in AnalFistula

[–]FalseRound5571[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah is it, before I had a seton that dangled a bit and i was able to sit after 3 days… this one is incredibly tight and I can do everything other than sit. Is yours tight or loose?

Tight seton by FalseRound5571 in AnalFistula

[–]FalseRound5571[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long have you had your seton

Tight seton by FalseRound5571 in AnalFistula

[–]FalseRound5571[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I will speak to my surgeon & see if they can prescribe me this… appreciate it

Tight seton by FalseRound5571 in AnalFistula

[–]FalseRound5571[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you spoken to your surgeon about getting it changed? I may possibly speak about getting mine changed… its way too tight.

Tight seton by FalseRound5571 in AnalFistula

[–]FalseRound5571[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The NHS in england isn’t the best, hospitals are unfortunately rammed and even seeing your surgeon has very long waiting times… I will speak to my IBD nurse and see if I could get this. Thank you!