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Tinker Bell As specified by: I’m signing off on this one—and honestly, I’d add a side of pâté and chicken liver to the mix. During my pregnancy, that damn liver was the only thing I actually craved. 🤣

She choked on some liver one evening—pork, I think—but honestly, it could have been anyone's. I didn't even realize there was a rule against it in the first place. People always harp on about how it’s packed with iron and all that good stuff—now, suddenly, it's supposedly bad for you? Give me a break.

shadowcrane91 said:I’ve eaten basically everything... especially all the deli meats... the local, homemade stuff... there is zero chance I'm passing that up...
And you can bet I'm getting my salad too...
Plus some real farm-fresh cheese and sour cream, eggs... you name it...
I haven't avoided a single thing.

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For me, it’s basically canned meat, hot dogs, and tea every single day... honestly, I have no clue what else to eat for breakfast or dinner besides lunch meat 😉 occasionally I'll grab some Smucker's jam, but mostly it's just sandwiches with deli meat...
I'll have yogurt and stuff, but that's just an accompaniment to the sandwich😉

As for people, nothing really gets under my skin or irritates me... either I have nerves of steel or I just haven't run into any truly obnoxious people yet—real energy vampires... seriously, nobody has managed to rattle me so far... except there's this neighbor across the hall... she's three years younger than me but thinks she's "so brilliant"... she keeps trying to drop these little comments on me every now and then—like, one morning I spent the entire time at the hospital with a friend who had just lost her baby (and coincidentally, it was one of those weeks where it feels like every tragedy is hitting all at once)... but her chatter doesn't move the needle for me... I don't get worked up over her... I just prefer not to see her when I'm out on my balcony

Let me jump back into this discussion for a second... I dealt with internal hemorrhoids for eleven years straight. For the last three or four, things were just brutal—honestly, if I didn't have cream on hand, I couldn't even dream about being away from home for more than two days without a crisis.
I went to see a doctor immediately at the first sign, starting eleven years ago, and then several times in short bursts after that.
But doctors usually give you the same old runaround: "Just use some FactSet (or whatever ointment works) and you'll be fine for a bit." Their logic? It’s not bad enough for surgery yet. Basically, they won't even consider operating unless you're already looking at third-stage hemorrhoids.
Around this time last year, I ended up in the hospital because the pain was just unbearable—I hit my breaking point. I told them, loud and clear, that I wanted the surgery done. Period.
It turns out I actually had two polyps on two of the hemorrhoids as well.
I sought out a recommendation for the top specialist in the field and booked an outpatient procedure with him. We went with Milligen_Morgan—nothing fancy, just a classic, reliable approach—and most importantly, it actually worked.
It’s been ten months now and I’ve had zero issues. Total recovery took about two and a half months.
Even the doctor was surprised by how much trouble I actually had internally; there was way more going on than they initially thought.
Now, I'm actually in the final stages of pregnancy, and surprisingly, they haven't come back at all. I was terrified of that happening—worried they’d flare up during childbirth right when I finally thought I was in the clear.

neonwalker29 said:I HAVE A QUESTION! My dad had rectal bleeding, so he went to the doctor, and they told him he had three hemorrhoids and some sort of 2mm growth that they couldn't quite identify. They thought it might be a polyp or just some fleshy tissue, and they told him surgery was necessary. He went through the operation where they removed the three hemorrhoids and that little growth they weren't sure about. They sent the sample off for testing, and it turned out that the growth was actually just another hemorrhoid. My question is—is it really possible to misidentify a hemorrhoid? Is it actually possible to not know if something is a hemorrhoid, a polyp, or just extra tissue? Thanks in advance, and please excuse my poor grammar—I'm from Greece. Please help me out.

It’s entirely possible that they can't pinpoint exactly what it is at first glance... I've had hemorrhoid surgery myself, and on one of them, there was an inflammatory polyp—or at least, that's what the doctors suspected. That polyp was sent off for a biopsy, and in the end, it turned out to be nothing more than a hemorrhoid itself...

Susan Lee5 said:Rachel Garcia, thanks so much for the input. It really seems like these are just side effects from the medication after all. Much appreciated.

I’m inclined to agree—it sounds like a drug allergy... the mucous membrane reacts that way when it's triggered...

"I don't think you should ever go back"🙂..By the sixth month, it'll have been two years since I had my hemorrhoid surgery using the exact same method as yours—I even had a baby in the meantime—and honestly? Everything is perfect!!

hehehe, well, I’m certainly crossing my fingers that it works out that way... because this past month has actually been incredible... I just went to Mayo Clinic for a follow-up... the doctor mentioned things haven't fully healed up just yet—said I need another 7 or 8 days—but after that, I should be golden...🙂

Sandra Patel40 said:Thanks for the reply, stormypanther55!
So, where did you go for the surgery and what method did they use? How much did the whole thing set you back?
Paul Hayes45... regarding those cream stains on your underwear... just use gauze or pantyliners. Though, honestly, I wouldn't recommend liners—they can actually make the inflammation even worse!

Hey, I actually went to a hospital... the Mayo Clinic...
Going private is incredibly expensive. They use more modern methods there that allow for a relatively quick recovery, but let’s be real—there's always a chance of recurrence. Especially if the cause isn't just diet, alcohol, or other "bad habits"—which, in my case, was definitely the case.
At the hospital, they performed the surgery using the Milligan Morgan method. It’s a classic surgical approach that permanently fixes hemorrhoids, though the recovery period is longer and definitely more painful...
From my own experience, I can tell you it wasn't a nightmare. One painkiller a day was plenty—and that was just for the first eight days. After that, the pain was gone.
But I should emphasize that I had the absolute best surgeon. A lot of your post-op recovery and how much it hurts really comes down to the skill of the doctor you choose.
Seriously, I feel like a new person!

[Qimam osjecaj da upala nikada ne prestane skroz..samo je u manjem intenzitetu..😠

Honestly, that’s often how it goes—it's a constant cycle. For me, the inflammation just wouldn't quit over the last year; it would just ebb and flow in intensity, never actually leaving. That's exactly why I finally pulled the trigger on surgery. Well, it's been five weeks since the procedure now, and generally, things are looking up... but I have to admit, for the last two days, I've been feeling some discomfort again. It’s a nagging ache, right in that exact same spot where the hemorrhoidal polyp used to be.
I suspect the tissue hasn't fully healed yet. To make matters worse, I was sick a few days ago and had to take an antibiotic—which, predictably, gave me a bout of diarrhea. That likely just irritated everything while the area is still essentially raw.

If you're looking for relief, you can pick up Hemorrhoid Relief wipes or similar over-the-counter treatments at any CVS or Walgreens.

Sandra Anderson31 said:Is this a permanent fix, or is there a chance they could come back?

A standard major surgery is a permanent solution—but let’s be honest—the recovery process is slower and much more grueling...
There are less invasive options out there that allow for a faster turnaround, but the trade-off is that the risk of recurrence remains... essentially, for some people, it might happen again, while for others, it's a one-and-done deal...
In my case, I’m convinced they’d just return—my tissue lacks any elasticity whatsoever, which is exactly why I dealt with this so early on...
Now, if the root cause is something like a poor diet, those patients can actually fix the underlying issue by changing their habits, making it highly likely they won't see a recurrence...
At the end of the day, a solid proctologist will give you the best assessment of your specific path forward...

Sandra Anderson31 said:Count me in.
Internal hemorrhoids hurt like hell, too.
Unfortunately, I've been dealing with this misery for about 10 years now.
Mine are Grade II.
It’s a cycle—things settle down for a bit, then they flare up again, usually whenever I deal with constipation or hard stools, you know how it goes.
Right now, they've flared up again following my surgery (dealing with some gynecological issues).
If you want a recommendation, Proctolog ointment is actually great—it even comes with suppositories.
It really does the trick for me.

Of course internal ones hurt... honestly, the pain is often more intense with internal ones than external ones. I’ve never dealt with external issues, but I struggled with internal ones for 11 years—we're talking serious pain. If they started bleeding heavily, the pain would actually subside, but right before they'd burst, I’d feel this stabbing sensation all the way through to my lower back... now I'm just waiting for my post-op recovery to see if anything has actually changed...
I also had the most success using Proctolog ointment and those suppositories... and eventually, that Hemo Protect cream helped too...
But I just got so tired of them flaring up constantly that I decided enough was enough—time for surgery! 😉

Amanda Cruz52 said:My mom was prescribed "HEPAN" cream for her hemorrhoids. She’s pretty unhappy with it—says the burning sensation won't go away (interestingly, the instructions don't even explicitly list hemorrhoids as an indication)—and she's looking for something else. Has anyone actually used this? Does anyone know what actually works?

I wouldn't go so far as to say Hepan helps anyone with hemorrhoids... look, Hepan is for veins, and sure, hemorrhoids *are* inflamed veins... but I honestly don't think it's the right tool for this specific job. It's much more suited for treating bruises, diarrhea, or those superficial varicose veins you see on legs. For actual hemorrhoids, there are much more appropriate ointments, creams, and suppositories available—not to mention oils or oral tablets. I am almost 100% certain that Hepan isn't going to do a damn thing for inflamed hemorrhoids.

Sandra Patel40 said:Hey everyone!!
I’m jumping in here to join all of you dealing with butt problems too 😍
I first ran into issues when I was 18—back then, I just used some over-the-counter hemorrhoid cream and things settled down—but two months ago, everything came crashing back. Now I'm 20 and honestly, I'm at my wit's end trying to find relief... I've completely overhauled my diet—more fiber, more grains, drinking coffee on an empty stomach every morning, using various creams—but nothing seems to be doing the trick...
It's external hemorrhoids and they are incredibly inflamed; for a whole week, I couldn't even walk or sit down—I had to spend the entire time lying on my stomach!!
I wanted to ask: along with taking Daflon tablets, what kind of cream should I pick up? I was thinking about getting some Tylenol gel just to kill the pain, but what should I pair it with? And does Faktu ointment work for external issues, or is it strictly for internal ones?
Please help me... I'm out of ideas... I know I really ought to see a specialist, but I keep putting it off....🙄🙄

Look, Faktu ointment works for external issues if you're applying it on the outside, and for internal if you use the applicator... those Faktu suppositories are strictly for internal use... but keep this in mind—you shouldn't overdo it with Faktu because of the corticosteroids involved. For me, things actually calmed down right before my surgery thanks to a different cream from DietPharma called Hemero Protect... the ingredients are top-notch. You can use it continuously without needing a break, and most importantly, it actually works... so give it a shot!

Look, most of us dealing with hemorrhoids start out with just some basic ointments or suppositories... then, as things inevitably get worse, you find yourself cycling through every remedy under the sun. I started with Tylenol over 11 years ago... eventually, I moved on to Ultraproct ointment, Hemo Ex oil, herbal wipes, Daflon, and Hemorrhoidin capsules.
Basically, there are two types of people who deal with this nightmare. One group gets them during childbirth, due to constipation, or because of lifestyle choices—think spicy food, sitting too much, drinking too much, etc. For them, simple lifestyle tweaks can minimize the damage. Then there’s the second group: people who do everything right, have perfectly healthy habits, but have weak connective tissue in their mucosal lining. This leads to cracks, fissures, and ultimately, incredibly painful hemorrhoids and polyps in the rectum. In those cases, no amount of "healthy living," regular hygiene, or expensive creams will actually prevent or ease the situation. Honestly, we should just make hemorrhoids illegal by law. 😉

Well, I finally made it home today... had my hemorrhoids surgically repaired at the Mayo Clinic... honestly, I think Dr. Bach did a phenomenal job... there were a massive amount of hemorrhoids and one inflamed polyp found on one of them... he cleared everything out perfectly...
The pain isn't unbearable—it was just a standard outpatient procedure (using the Morgan-Milligan method)... I didn't even need painkillers until the day after the surgery... yesterday and today have been fine enough that I haven't felt the need to take anything... the only lingering issue is a bit of a fever...
At this point, if I can go five years without this coming back, I'll consider it a win... I've been dealing with this misery for eleven years straight (and I'm only 30)—I simply refused to suffer through it any longer... The real kicker was that they were internal; during previous checkups, doctors kept insisting they were too small to justify surgery... even this doctor initially thought the same thing, though he noted I met the criteria for the procedure... he assumed they were stage 2 or 3, but once he actually opened things up, he was shocked by how large and numerous they actually were...
Here’s hoping for a speedy full recovery and some good news regarding that polyp 🙂

I haven't actually hired anyone yet... I’m just reporting what was put on the table...
That’s exactly what I was wondering too... when on earth are these two actually going to eat? 😉
And that group of four—they’re supposedly down for the reception and working through the night, right? Look, just shoot me the details in a DM... please!

Can I get some advice here?
So, here’s the situation: for my wedding, I want a full band playing in the main hall, but I also want an accordionist and a guitarist to handle the cocktail hour and fill in the gaps during the band's breaks—basically, I want constant music and high energy all night long.
I started calling around to various bands in Savannah, but apparently, everyone is already booked up for June 2011.
Because of that, I pivoted to looking at solo musicians instead. I reached out to a group called DUO 2V, and they actually offered me a package where they can perform as a trio.
The plan would be for the duo to handle the reception, then transition into a trio for the main hall performance—with the accordion and guitar filling in the lulls.
What do you guys think about this setup?
Is it smarter to just hire a dedicated band and then book a separate duo to cover the rest?
My one big concern is burnout—it basically means two out of those three people wouldn't get a single break from 2 PM until sunrise.
Has anyone here ever worked with DUO 2V?

Sarah Wells23 said:My mom has both external and internal hemorrhoids, and for the last month, she’s been bleeding constantly—and quite heavily at that. She tried to play it cool and tell me not to panic, but I did my own digging and immediately jumped to the worst-case scenario: cancer. 🙄 Now, I have a few questions: she submitted stool samples and had blood work and tumor marker tests done, and everything came back clean. That should theoretically rule out cancer, right? Is that actually a guarantee? Her last colonoscopy was last year and showed nothing unusual. She also deals with three stomach ulcers, so she goes for regular gastroscopies; her doctor told her there's no need to repeat all those invasive tests if the blood and stool results remain normal. According to him, the current issues are strictly due to the hemorrhoids.
I want to know—is it possible for them to cause this level of bleeding even after she's dealt with them for 20 years? Why would they suddenly start acting up like this now? 😠
What’s the best cream, ointment, or "miracle cure" to soothe this? And is surgery really the only way out? (I really don't want her going under the knife because she has an arrhythmia).

Look, it is entirely possible that things have just flared up and the bleeding has intensified... I've dealt with mine for 11 years. For the first 10, they’d flare up maybe two or three times a year, but this past year, they've been constant. They bleed almost every single day—and they aren't even the most severe stage; I don't even get prolapse, they're just internal and hurt like hell... I've never touched spicy food or fast food, I swam competitively for 12 years (so I'm definitely not sedentary), and they showed up five years before I stopped swimming. My bowel movements are regular and soft... so, it isn't a lifestyle issue. It's genetics—it's just my lot in life. Inelastic mucosa, plain and simple... just like my dad.
FactCheck worked like magic when it was just a couple of flares a year, but now that they are a constant problem, there is no magic left. I've tried everything: herbal Hemophill, Detralex, various capsules—the latest thing I tried was Hemero protect cream from Dietpharma. Things have calmed down slightly, but I'm still prepping for surgery on December 20th... I just can't deal with this anymore. Especially since there's a polyp right there on the hemorrhoid, so when it flares, it's both at once—double the pain and double the bleeding 😢... Regarding your mom, it's ultimately her call whether to go through with the surgery or not... it depends on how much it's affecting her quality of life and whether she's becoming anemic from the blood loss. My iron levels have always been high—no sign of anemia here—but the pain and bleeding are still pretty brutal...

quietcobra21 said:So, a few days ago, I went under the knife for hemorrhoids—Grade 3, according to my surgeon, though personally, they felt more like Grade 4.
I had the procedure done at the Butterfly clinic using the HAL RAR method.
While we were at it, the surgeon also cleared out two extra polyps sitting right on the hemorrhoids.
The whole thing took about an hour and a half under general anesthesia. I was avoiding general anesthesia like the plague initially, but they convinced me it was the smartest move given my specific symptoms.
I had my first bowel movement today, and honestly, it wasn't the nightmare I expected—though that might be because everything is soft since I'm strictly on a liquid diet (soups and yogurt with oats). Still, it came in fits—really agonizingly slow. It starts a little, my stomach starts churning, my heart begins racing, I break out in a sweat, and you're just waiting for that sharp "cutting" sensation to pass. Then, a few hours later, it happens all over again. I’m also on antibiotics, which seem to be wreaking havoc on my stomach—lots of painful gas. On top of that, I'm taking Anacin and using a topical gel. Even now, whenever I pass gas, there's a bit of blood that I have to wipe away, so back to the gel...
My surgeon seems to be one of the pioneers of this specific method here in the States. Aside from being highly skilled, he has this "easy" and "piece of cake" attitude that's incredibly calming—at least for me. He explains everything you need to know clearly and patiently. All things considered, he's excellent.
As for the rest of the staff at the clinic, they were overly polite.
Everything is going fine, except for the lingering soreness, a slight fever in the evenings, and a stomach that's hurting from all the pills.
It is a beautiful feeling when everything just slides out effortlessly, and then you just rinse off in the shower without any mess left behind.
The absolute worst part of the clinic stay was having the catheter pulled out. It was the morning after surgery: breakfast, then trying to pee, and finally peeing once I got home.
You can look up the HAL RAR method on YouTube; it doesn't look invasive to me at all. (If that's not invasive, I shudder to think what else is).
If anyone has questions, just ask.

Aha, looks like I'll be going through something similar soon... I don't even know which method yet... the doctor didn't explain things very well to me. The nurse was actually the most comforting person there... the doctor is phlegmatic enough, but he doesn't really elaborate.
Basically, I've got that one polyp on a hemorrhoid too... mine are Grade 3, but honestly, they feel like Grade 8.😢
Man, I really need to prepare myself for the post-op period... tell me, what did your doctor say regarding recovery time? How long does it take for everything to heal properly? A month, less, or more????

So, I’m gearing up for an outpatient polyp removal and potentially dealing with some hemorrhoids too... I was wondering if anyone here has actually had an anal polyp removed—if so, how long did the recovery actually take?
I'll admit, I'm pretty nervous about it—but honestly, I'm even more terrified of just leaving that polyp sitting in there... It seems to be right on top of the hemorrhoid itself...
Hopefully, everything goes smoothly and turns out okay...

Jesse Edwards24 said:Hey everyone... I noticed something popping up near my rear yesterday. It’s clearly visible—so if it’s an external hemorrhoid, then that's exactly what it is. It isn't hard, it looks reddish, and there's no itching involved... though it does sting a bit—nothing unbearable, mind you, but it's definitely there. Now, I'm trying to figure out if this is actually a hemorrhoid or something else entirely.😕
I'm eighteen years old—if I actually end up getting him, I might as well just call it quits. 🙂

Ha, maybe... I’ve been dealing with this since before I was 19—now I'm 30. There were stretches where I’d completely forget about them, but for the last year and a half, they’ve been a constant presence. It’ll settle down for a few days, and then—bam—everything goes haywire again. Honestly, the pain is absolutely brutal right up until the moment they finally break. Once they pop, though, the relief is real—it "only" stings a bit instead of that agonizing ache.
A few years back, I developed what looks like a little "tail" near my anus—and let me tell you, this thing just keeps growing bit by bit. It’s been pretty much dormant for a while now, but don't let that fool you; it's definitely larger than when it first showed up.
It’s soft—almost like sunflower petals—and honestly, the area itself isn't what hurts. The real pain kicks in underneath it, specifically once those veins start getting inflamed.
The doctor who performed my colonoscopy told me it’s just a fibrosed hemorrhoidal node—one of those things that's sitting right there on the inside.
Has anyone else dealt with something similar? I was actually considering seeing a proctologist to just have it trimmed away—it’s been on my mind—but the doctor who performed my colonoscopy thinks it isn't necessary at all. I'm just curious if anyone else is dealing with a similar "tail" situation, and more importantly, does anyone have any actual recommendations on how to handle it?
Hey there!