Question 1

what is the best food to eat after hemorrhoid surgery?

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Anuyjing: You can actually eat anything you'd like. I recommend considering  a soft or liquid diet for 2-3 days. Also take a still softener once or twice a day. Drink plenty of water and start trying to eat 20-30 grams of fiber a day

Question 2

after hemorrhoid surgery approximately how long before bowel movements return to normal and what is the best diet for after surgery?

Accepted Answer

One of the major: determinants is whether you have general anesthesia or not (anesthetics paralyze bowel) and how many narcotic pain killers you take afterward. Many doctors advise starting stool softeners/fiber supplements before surgery. Stay super well-hydrated. Prune or apple juice may be helpful; raw veggies, while good for fiber, may be painful to pass. Two weeks, 3 at outside, and all should be good:)

Question 3

hemorrhoid surgery, what to expect??

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Pain &amp; constipation: Pain and constipation can be expected after hemarrhoid surgery.

Question 4

how effective is hemorrhoid surgery?

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Very: Depending on the procedure. Rubber banding in the office for smaller internal hemorrhoids works well. Surgical excision or hemorrhoid stapling for larger combined internal & external hemorrhoids very effective with low risk of recurrence.

Question 5

what's the recovery time for hemorrhoid surgery?

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Varies: Get the specifics from your surgeon.  The nature/ complexity of surgery, any complication postoperatively, and the most unpredictable of all - individual factors can all impact your recovery.  I have patients back to normal in 1 wk and some will take a month to feel normal.

Question 6

what can i expect when getting hemorrhoid surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are several types of hemorrhoid operations that are tailored depending on the severity of your hemorrhoids and whether they are internal, external or both.  Internal hemorrhoids can be addressed with less pain and short recovery.  External or large complex hemorrhoids require more work in the anal canal where there are more nerves causing more pain for longer.

Question 7

is hemorrhoid surgery a better option than living with them?

Accepted Answer

Simetimes: Hemmorrhoidectomy is a painful procedure but for patients who have not improved despite maximal medical therapy it may offer definitive treatment. Expect 2 weeks of sugnificang discomfort after surgery.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: hemorrhoid surgery?

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhoid Surgery: Hemorrhoid surgery is a procedure done to treat enlarged hemorrhoids. There are several variations, depending on the type of hemorrhoids you have, their size, and your doctor's expertise in a particular procedure. Most are done as an outpatient. While the biggest complaint is pain following surgery, newer procedures are able to minimize discomfort and time spent off work/school.

Question 9

is hemorrhoid surgery a difficult surgery what's the downtime?

Accepted Answer

Not the worst one: Although, hemorrhoidectomy (hemorrhoid excision) is not the most difficult surgery, there may be discomfort associated with it in the postoperative period as you will have to sit on your buttocks that hold the anus. Your surgeon will provide you with instructions on how to minimize discomfort. The downtime may be a week or two depending on the severity and your ability to recover.

Question 10

can you do regular activities a week after hemorrhoid surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are not in much pain, you can resume most daily activities. You may find you are swollen and sore at the end of a long day on your feet.
I would avoid any strenuous exercise for another week or two.

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