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Mrs Christine Craig 2023-08-22 Person 5 5 0

Had a laying open with Seton placement to treat my anal fistula on 11th July and just had my 6 week checkup today. Really pleased with how its going and Mrs Craig as always was really supportive and encouraging to keep up with the flossing. For anyone embarking on this procedure, it is a daunting prospect but be reassured that its not as bad as you expect. The post operative pain was nowhere near what I feared and whilst the idea of flossing multiple times per day seems almost impossible to imagine it really isnt so bad. Its a little uncomfortable at the start and it may bleed a little but not to the point where you cannot do it! Week 6 into flossing and honestly I have got used to - dont love doing it buts its a means to an end and just part of my bathroom routine! Keep it clean (shower head is great) and use wet/toilette wipes. Sanitary pads in first few weeks but then move to cotton wool balls with a little talc between the cheeks to capture drainage fluid and keep you dry. Believe me, the flossing is doable and I am confident that in a few more months I will be cured and free of my fistula! So glad I did my research on surgeons/techniques and found Mrs Craig as flossing with Seton isnt common but its definitely working for me.