Anal skin tag surgery

[Tine2u]

Hi,
Five days ago I had 2 skin tags removed under general anaesthetic. These were situated on the anal area and really bothered me. They are there since after giving birth and with all the bowel problems (ulcerative colitis) it started to really b in the way of normality for me.
I went in hospital thinking the day after I'm up and running. I TOTALLY under estimated this!! This is the 5th day I'm flat out in pain with a bleeding weeping anal area. Only had 1 bowel movement after a laxative (which was agony and in contrast with my normal medication) I only have 3 stitches and it looks much better (apart from some swelling which will go down). I can't walk or stand long and even with sanitary pads i still stain my clothes? I wash with watere after using the toilet, I've tried a salt bath and I've tried sleeping naked to 'air' the area. I also use Preperation H after cleaning the area but nothing soothes or stops the bleeding. Please has anybody got some similar experience or can offer any useful suggestions? Many thanks!!

[huxtapan]

I had a sphincterotompy for the treatment of an anal fissure combined with the removal of a skin tag about 10 days ago. The jury's out on the anal fissure as the whole episode has been overshadowed by the gaping crater in my *** which has been left behind following the removal of the skin tag. Size-wise, it is roughtly the circumference of my pinky fingertip, and it leads down through my twitcher into the depths of my anus. It weeps uncontrollably and the discoloured fluid it generates absolutely stinks to high heaven. I had the surgery done on a Wednesday and the surgeon said I'd be fine for work by Monday. What?!?!? Are you kiddin doc?! I took the Mon and Tue off but went back to work on the Wednesday, in some pain and walking like an 80 year old who recently fell off a bucking bronco. The open wound is very sore and I have taken to plugging it with cotton-backed lint as this is both soft and absorbent and is relatively comfortable to wear in my ***. I need to change it every 1-2 hours as the gunk heaps up and soaks through the lint material. Ok, this is fine, just something I have to get on with but what I have noticed is that the wound doesn't seem to have healed in any way since the op 10 days ago. And honestly, how can it if it isn't being allowed to scab over and heal? Right? However, what am I supposed to do? I have to get on with my life without a sodden, reeking anus which would be incredibly embarrassing. My fear is that this damn thing will never heal properly as long as it's being plugged with gauze material. If I had a similar wound in a more exposed area like my arm for instance, then I would keep it clean but partly uncovered in order to let it dry out, scab and heal. This is an impossibility in my ***! I know it's early days but I have a suspicion this will take months and may not even heal properly. I would welcome any insights into this Catch-22 predicament.

[jaschultz1971]

I had 2 anal skin tags removed on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. I am in oh so much pain and my Percocet is almost gone. I am taking MiraLAX for any constipation that may occur, but that has not been an issue because I have had severe diarrhea since my surgery. I am in so much pain, I am on a liquid diet, and my anus is so swollen and black and blue.  Its crazy how much I hurt right now.

[sweela]

I had an anal skin tag removed, and due to reading about people's experiences online I was really worried beforehand. I made the decision to go on a juice/soup diet beginning two days before the surgery, up until about a week after the surgery--- and I honestly think it made a world of difference. As a result of not having to go to the bathroom, the area was able to heal for a full week. When I finally did go (I eased back in by eating soft vegetables in soup), it did hurt---- but after the first time, it really truly wasn't bad. And it quickly got better. I'm about 2 weeks post-surgery, and am basically back to normal. I don't regret getting the surgery at all---- incredibly grateful to Dr. Kelly Garrett in New York for a job well done. For those of you reading up because you're considering getting the surgery, I highly recommend a liquid diet---- and a reputable doctor is obviously key too.

[sweela]

I had an anal skin tag removed, and due to reading about people's experiences online I was really worried beforehand. I made the decision to go on a juice/soup diet beginning two days before the surgery, up until about a week after the surgery--- and I honestly think it made a world of difference. As a result of not having to go to the bathroom, the area was able to heal for a full week. When I finally did go (I eased back in by eating soft vegetables in soup), it did hurt---- but after the first time, it really truly wasn't bad. And it quickly got better. I'm about 2 weeks post-surgery, and am basically back to normal. I don't regret getting the surgery at all---- incredibly grateful to Dr. Kelly Garrett in New York for a job well done. For those of you reading up because you're considering getting the surgery, I highly recommend a liquid diet---- and a reputable doctor is obviously key too.

[ilona449]

Hey...I had my skin tags removed 4 days ago...and Im so freaked out ...when i looked at my anus,looks horrible,looks like somebody ripped my anus off,looks like skin tags havent been removed,they just became swollen bigger ...pain is unbelievable..i dont know is that just because it swollen and looks so bad..or its been a bad surgery...im still waiting for healing ..and very hope so thats going away...please let me know if thats what you had too? thanks Ilona

[ilona449]

Hey...I had my skin tags removed 4 days ago...and Im so freaked out ...when i looked at my anus,looks horrible,looks like somebody ripped my anus off,looks like skin tags havent been removed,they just became swollen bigger ...pain is unbelievable..i dont know is that just because it swollen and looks so bad..or its been a bad surgery...im still waiting for healing ..and very hope so thats going away...please let me know if thats what you had too? thanks Ilona