Turtles_1mum

I had a colonoscopy and 3 internal piles banded 2 days ago and was told about the gas pain in the bowel and was told that because the piles are internal, there would be no anal or rectal pain. HA!! I feel like I've sat on a star picket. I'm 43, have had cancer twice and this pain in my bum is up there with the cancer surgery (including two rib removals. I've been passing gas quite pleasantly as it scratches the itch I have on my anus but I need to be sitting on the toilet to do this. Walking hurts - I look like I've been horse riding for a fortnight. I certainly can't sit and while I'm walking around to relieve the gas pain, lying down with my butt in a rubber ring cushion is the most comfortable. I would NEVER have this done again - I'd prefer to keep using apple cider vinegar to shrink my piles (it stings but it works!) and Soov lignocaine to numb them afterwards. I know it's only been two days and I really feel for you guys on here that have had this pain for weeks, but I hope I wake up feeling better tomorrow. My piles didn't cause me anywhere near this much pain. I'm dreading my first poo - gawd help me I'm scared to push so am taking Movicol. I'm already on very strong painkillers for previous chronic pain and I'm still needing about 60mg of codeine to help my poor botty (which will probably clog me up again). My beautiful patient husband has been a wonderful nurse! Good luck everyone and I hope you all feel heaps better soon ;)