New user, seton has come out, back pain, advice please.

[mouse01]

Hi everyone,

I have had a severe perianal abscess with Sepsis, resulting in 4 consequetive operations in April. In the final operation they put a loose seton through the fistula.

I had a fistulotomy last month and a cutting seton put in. I am due a final surgery at the end of the year.

Last week I noticed the seton had gone. I left a message with the Surgeon and spoke to my GP who said carry on. I am due to go back to work in a week.

I have noticed that there is no drainage now and I get a bit of throbbing in the area, but no significant pain.

My significant pain comes from my lowet back. My Occupational Health Doctor feels I have a weakened lower trunk. I am awaiting physio.

Has anyone experienced anything similar and can they advise please?

 

[Kat123]

Hi Mouse,
Sorry I've not experienced this myself, but sending you support. I have a fistula witha loose seton in at the moment.

Did your surgeon get back to you yet? No drainage and no significant pain sounds positive at least

 

[mouse01]

Surgeon hasn't contacted but will see him end of November.

Saw physio and I have problem with very tense lower spine and weak core. She worked my spine and I feel a lot better for it. Greatly relieved that it isn't a reforming abscess - my worst nightmare!