rachm402

I have had two babies and I am not exaggerating when I say that the pain of having my piles banded was very similar to being in the mid stages of labour. I literally felt a bearing down pain that took my breath away. No pain relief offered (one nurse offered me some paracetamol from her handbag rather than go to the trouble of asking a doctor to prescribe), and they sent me home. Not exepecting this I had driven myself to hospital and had no one to accompany me home so struggled back alone. Not totally recovered yet (two weeks on) so not sure if it has worked. I am not saying "don't have this done" but do consider sedation, having someone with you, take your own hefty painkillers and book a couple of days of work. Like childbirth, hot baths help to relieve the pain.