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[Buffalo Gal]

Everything has been backwards it seems. Went in for what I thought was hemorrhoids and told I would need to see a surgeon. Surgeon said I needed to have a Lateral anal sphincterotomy. Went in for surgery June 19 and instead of Lateral anal sphincterotomy had hemorrhoid banding. I was extremely raw and had a severe infection. While under anesthesia the surgeon called in a G I to look. Two biopsies were taken and it was determined I had Crohn’s. It has been two weeks since my surgery. I am just now getting some energy back and a appetite. I haven’t seen a GI yet because of my fatigue. I have hopes of getting the lab work done next week then I think a colonoscopy plus a MRI. The nurse told me I would to do all those things before the DR. would see. I have been trying to eat a flare diet. One of the challenges I have is a husband with Lewy Body Dementia (in the early stages.)

I am glad to find this forum. There is so much information that it is hard to filter through what is medically correct.

 

[curlywurly]

Hi Buffalo Gal welcome to the forum you will find that everyone has different symptoms with Crohns like you say having haemorrhoid banding first does seem a little backwards I suppose that could be because of your symptoms at the time.
I believe it is quite painful and i feel for you, I hope the doctor gives you time to heal before a colonoscopy.
I don't know what other symptoms you have had eg pain bloating the runs but fatigue is a typical symptom.
I also feel that stress with your husbands Lewy Body Dementia will not help.
You can chat on this forum at any time and have a vent if need be.
I hope that you can get this horrible disease under control and find a medication that works for you.
Sending hugs your way.