Posts by Christian Harris74

@Larry Mitchell
Glad you took the time to crunch those numbers and share what you went through with us.
Which hospital did you go to for that?

Scott Cox28 said:I'm curious about this too. I read online that hemorrhoidal arterial ligation (HAL) is a newer method and supposedly relatively painless. Does anyone have more info on this, or better yet, has anyone actually had it done? If so, what was the experience like? Also, does anyone know where they perform this specific procedure?

Hey, dustyowl29, I didn't even think to ask the doctor which method they use at the Mayo Clinic. They have a new department now, so maybe they picked up some new equipment?

I see people mentioning this HAL method being less painful, but is it actually offered at the Mayo Clinic?
I came across this description:
DG HAL is a minimally invasive way to treat hemorrhoids. It works by using Doppler technology to identify the specific blood vessel causing the swelling and then tying it off.
The perks here are that you don't need special diets or medications. Post-op, patients report little to no pain or complications.

The biggest takeaway
The most important part is that after this surgery, the lining of the rectum stays its normal shape and size. This is vital for maintaining regular control, which isn't always the case with other surgical options.

Best!

Last week I went to see a proctologist at the Mayo Clinic for the first time. After the exam, he told me I have grade III hemorrhoids
and suggested I get a colonoscopy to check for bleeding before we schedule a rubber band ligation. When I asked what the deal was with that request, he basically said if I could handle this exam, I could handle that one too. Now I'm wondering if anyone here has had that specific procedure done at the Mayo Clinic and which method they actually use?
Thanks!