"I had heard from people who had traditional surgery that the pain during the recovery period is severe. I therefore decided to undergo shot therapy. The shots worked well, but only for a period of about five months. If I didn't go in for a new series of shots, I suffered from spontaneous bleeding, which was embarrassing. "
"My doctor told me that there was a new procedure, known as stapling. He told me that he had studied the procedure extensively and had performed the surgical procedure several times. Having great faith in him, I told him to go for it and we set an appointment for the procedure in June 2002. I was to be the sixth person in Los Angeles to undergo this procedure. "
"I was told that this was a relatively pain-free procedure. I was also told that the procedure had an excellent history of success. My only concern was the pain I would suffer following the surgery, especially following a bowel movement. "
"After undergoing PPH, there was some discomfort, but none of it resulted in pain. I returned to work the next day. I found it somewhat uncomfortable sitting in my chair. Accordingly, I elected to take the next day off. I was able to go back to work the following day for a half day, and after that I was back to a full day’s work and my normal activities."
"I have only one piece of advice to any patient who is considering PPH. Stop suffering in silence; stop suffering all the side effects of haemorrhoids that no one wants to discuss."
"I have donated a significant amount of time to speak on this subject as a patient. I have done so since I know that a large number of people suffer from what I have suffered from for so long, and I want them to know that because of PPH they need not suffer any longer."
* Disclaimer:
As with any surgical procedure, the Procedure for Prolapse and Haemorrhoids may present risks. Individual patient results may vary and are not indicative of all outcomes. Patients should consult their own physician to find out if PPH is appropriate for their condition.
