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Jesse Castillo9 said:Hey everyone, I'm new here. Anyone have experience with the DG HAL method? I've been dealing with grade 2 internal issues for about 4 years now.
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Michael Diaz4 said:Proof you're lying:
M. Scheyer, E. Antoneietti, g. Rollinger, H. Mall, S. Arnold
Doppler-guides hemorrhoidal artery ligation.
Excerpt medica – The American Journal of Surgery, 2006
2006 background : in 1995 In 1995, Morinag reported a New technique for The treatment of hemorrhoids , hemorrhoidal artery ligation
So the method was published in a professional journal back in 1995, yet it's been seeing heavy use in recent years.
I wasn't trying to mess around or lie to you, but you clearly have no idea what you're talking about, especially since you claim people aren't returning to the Doppler or HAL methods. I actually had a better opinion of you based on your previous posts, but turns out you're just a total jerk.
Jesse Castillo9 said:Hey everyone, I'm new here. I was wondering if anyone has experience with the DG HAL method? I've been dealing with grade two internal hemorrhoids for about 4 years now.
All I can tell you is what I mentioned the other day: a friend of mine had that surgery, and they came back four times over twenty years. Then there was a girl on this forum who said hers returned after just a month or two. The method is easier to stomach since there’s no cutting involved, but in many cases, they just come back—it is what it is.🙂.
Sophia Brooks50 said:Thanks. I’ll definitely go with him; I actually already got a recommendation from another doctor. That said, things are looking better right now, so I'm in no rush. Dealing with an anal fissure involves a slightly different procedure anyway. Honestly, I'm just relieved he isn't asking for a sigmoidoscopy.🙏
I didn't say he wasn't looking for a rectoscopy; I just meant he hasn't actually performed one on me. But since we aren't dealing with the exact same issue here, it could easily be something else entirely.
Look, don't sweat the checkup. I was terrified myself, but once I actually went through with it? It was nothing—total breeze (sorry, bluntness). That’s how it works with everything. Just don't lie to yourself and pretend you're fine when you aren't. If you do that, you just end up having to deal with it later when the problem gets too massive to ignore. Make a mental click, make a firm decision to fix the issue, and then you'll finally feel "free." Once you actually start taking action, your brain adjusts to the new reality and does its job to help you get through it with as little pain as possible.
Just doing a little thinking here, but honestly, it’s the truth. The worst part is getting stuck in your own head, spiraling with fears and scaring yourself half to death. Once you actually get started and hand things over to the professionals, you know they'll take care of you—they're literally trained to handle that exact mess.☕
Sophia Brooks50 said:I'm glad everything went smoothly, and I'm especially happy you had such a good experience with Dr. Bacic. I'm actually planning to have my anal fissure surgery with him. I was supposed to go in for an exam yesterday, but I decided against it since I've been feeling a bit better lately. Regardless, if things take a turn for the worse, he's my guy. Is his bedside manner okay? Does he actually take the time to explain things when you ask, and what kind of tests did he run before the surgery—like a rectoscopy?
The guy is top-tier. He lets you talk first, explaining exactly what's bothering you, and he actually listens without cutting you off. I didn't undergo any rectoscopy or anything fancy; just the standard procedure—lie on your side and the ring. Honestly, it wasn't painful at all, which is a relief given how awkward these exams can be. If you go to him, you're in good hands.
Hey everyone, I’m short on time so I’ll just give you the rundown of my hospital experience.
I checked into the ward in the morning and met a doctor who immediately threw me into a bit of a dilemma
with a question like—so, you've actually decided to go through with it? Look, 90% of the people on this floor have much bigger issues than you, yet nobody is stepping up for surgery. I’ll admit, that gave me pause
but I stood my ground and said I was doing it, so he told me if that was the plan, we’d make it happen. After the procedure, he actually confessed that he didn't realize it needed to be operated on until he was right in the middle of it. Anyway, I got settled in, grabbed a bed and a shared locker for my stuff, changed, and waited for the schedule. They ran all the tests: blood work, blood pressure, EKG, temperature, and about a hundred "this or that" questions.
Finally, they ask for a signature, and then I'm getting poked in both hands with needles for meds and IVs. I've always had a bit of a phobia regarding needles. As soon as that was done, I suddenly felt sick—it's weird, because an hour ago I felt perfectly fine, and now I feel like one of those older patients around them, mostly folks over 60. It's PSYCHOLOGY. Regarding the prep, I just used two suppositories the day before, which I did at home. I wasn't actually that terrified, which surprised me; the doctor basically told me, "Just show up, we'll handle the rest." And honestly, they did.
Around 2:30 PM, a nurse showed up and said, "Time for shaving, you're scheduled for 3:00."
We headed to an outpatient clinic within the unit that was buzzing with activity—all female staff. The next thing I heard was, "Get on the table and strip down." I'm like, excuse me...? "Come on, you heard me," they said. At that point, nobody cares about my backside; they see much worse things every day. We got that out of the way, and while we were at it, I was handed half of a small blue "magic pill." Five minutes later, they wrapped both my legs up to above the knee to prevent thrombosis—if I understood correctly, and they stay wrapped for 24 hours. After that, they picked me up and took me to the pre-op room, where I pretty much lost consciousness thanks to that magic pill. In fragments, I remember them giving me an epidural and inserting a small catheter into my spine so they could manage my pain meds over the next few days.
The surgery lasted about an hour, and I slept through the whole thing thanks to the anesthesiologist—shout out to Dr. Reinic. I was taken back to my room, though I only have hazy memories of the aftermath. That evening, I had trouble urinating. Women would definitely be spared that particular hassle. I couldn't really relax because it hurt, though not nearly as much as I expected. I had a catheter inserted, which wasn't exactly a painless process. I had a rough night because any movement hurt, but I managed to get some sleep. The next morning, a slight fever, some mild aches, and then
the catheter removal—which was tolerable. However, by the afternoon, the urinary issues returned because of the irritation from the previous day. They had to insert the catheter again, and this time it was way more painful than the first time, though it feels great once you get relief. There was some blood—ugh.
A quiet night followed by the usual morning rounds and doctor visit. No fever, just light pain—can't believe it. By that afternoon, I was being discharged, and honestly, I was walking around yesterday like nothing happened. Once I got home, the painful urination started, and that pain persists today—not agonizing, but definitely there. The next day came the first bowel movement, which is what everyone dreads because it can be almost unbearable. No blood, just a tiny bit. Every subsequent movement gets easier. This lasts about 10 days, but it's manageable. You see improvement every single day. The doctor said the discomfort lasts 14 days, but I'm already sitting comfortably without issues.
That's the gist of it. Don't let fear hold you back from getting relief; it's worth it.
One more important thing: about 2% of people can't control gas or soft stools after surgery. Luckily, I'm not in that group, and my doctor confirmed that as long as he's the one managing it, I shouldn't worry. Kudos to DR. BACIC. After the operation, using the Milligan-Morgan system, there's no need for follow-up procedures, whereas a friend of mine in a major US city went via the Doppler or HAL method and has already had to go back for treatment four times in 20 years.
Just think about it. This is the cold, hard truth. Cheers to everyone!!!👍
Well, back at it—didn't expect much. READ THIS AND YOU WON'T REGRET IT.
Hey everyone, just checking in to share my experience after following your threads for the last two months. Today marks day 10 since I had my hemorrhoidal pads operated on (removed all three) using the Milligan - Morgen method. To be fair, I didn't have "classic" hemorrhoids, but the symptoms were basically the same. It started last winter when I wiped out on my snowboard—hit my backside hard, not my tailbone, but the pain almost knocked me unconscious. Something must have popped during the fall because the next morning on the toilet, I noticed some swelling. My buddies told me they were just hemorrhoids, nothing to worry about, and that I should just let it settle. Anyway, things haven't improved since then, despite me taking Pilex, using various ointments, and popping probiotics
(which honestly just messed up my digestion; wouldn't recommend them to anyone).
I wasn't bleeding or in actual pain, but I had this constant, nagging urge to go to the bathroom, and that discomfort was driving me crazy. I finally decided to just get it over with surgically. During my consultation, the doctor actually told me I wasn't even a candidate for surgery and that 70% of people have it way worse than me. Still, I was dead set on getting rid of it. I went through with it at the Rijeka University Hospital Center, handled by the phenomenal Dr. Bacic under the watchful eye of an incredible anesthesiologist, Dr. Boris Reinic, who went out of his way to make sure I didn't deal with any pre-op mental trauma. I really have to shout out the entire staff and the nurses, especially nurse Jadranka from Digestive 2, who truly take great care of their patients. I’m posting this because I’m incredibly happy with how everything turned out. If you're dealing with hemorrhoids and have tried everything without success, don't fear the surgery. I felt miserable until I pulled the trigger, and once you do, you just let them handle it and they take care of everything.
There are methods available for those who are terrified of surgery. At this stage, I have zero regrets; I'm just glad it's behind me. When I hear people struggling with this for years because they can't bring themselves to choose surgery, I honestly can't believe they're willing to suffer that long. My only real issue
was that I couldn't urinate right after the procedure, so I had to use a urinary catheter, and bowel movements are a bit of a struggle since they hurt afterward. That lasted maybe 2-3 days, but the actual surgical pain is quite manageable.
As for bleeding, I guess I got lucky because it's been minimal. I credit the Bacic - Reinic team for that. In my next post, I might dive into more details, but if anyone has questions, feel free to ask.