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Mr Haytham Ali Sumrien 2022-03-10 Person 5 5 0

For years I had put up with what I now know to be haemorrhoids. Gradually worsening and scary symptoms finally made go to the GP. The GP thought it was piles but wanted to refer me to a specialist. After considering NHS waiting lists I asked if I could be referred to go privately and found Mr Sumrien on a self funded basis at the Spire, Bristol who diagnosed cat 3 and 4 piles and recommended THD and mucopexy. I have always been petrified of any medical procedure and having a lifelong passion for sport, fitness and healthy (except ale and red wine) diet have only consulted medical professionals when absolutely necessary. Mr. Sumrien gave me the confidence to have the procedure done, explaining concisely in a non-patronising way what it entailed. Importantly, he was upfront about the initial pain levels, post operative recovery stages and how this would be managed with a range of timeline scenarios depending on the individual. So, today is six weeks since my surgery and I am basically back to a new normal where my rear end now no longer runs my life and have just been “signed off” after my 6 week follow up appointment. The early post operative pain and associated bowel movement scenarios were much in line with Mr. Sumrien’s advise although I do think I was at the lower end of the scale in terms of pain severity. I was given two weeks supply of painkillers, paracetamol and a stronger codeine phosphate. I used the paracetamol for about a week but took no codeine. In addition I was given a five day antibiotic course with strict instructions for how to take them and a supply of local anesthetic Instillagel (not used) The pain was mainly gone after two weeks replaced by a little irritation and after three weeks I was able to begin to start building back the fitness I had lost due to lack of exercise. I’m gentle jogging/fast walking 5-6 k most days now and aim to ramp this up soon. If you are thinking about sorting out your piles…..DO IT!! Stop scaring yourself on google and consult Mr. Sumrien. Yes, after the surgery the first few days will be challenging but you will be dealt with in a highly professional manner with total support, empathy and importantly extreme skill. I feel like a new person and cannot recommend him highly enough.