I did an anal fistula procedure, that is examination under anastasia in May, 2024. A painful surgery indeed, and I was advised that the irritant discharge/pus would stop and I'll become free again.
I carried the seton wire on my anus for up to five months and the discharge/pus continued. I became very uncomfortable and started making calls for a follow-up since no improvement was obviously noticed. No good response. When i called again severally without positive response, I then went to the Newark Hospital A&E since the discomfort was quite unbearable, they didn't understand the procedure and asked me to get back to the Grantham surgeon. I continued to call the Grantham hospital/clinic, it was until Sept another MRI was scheduled and then another procedure was advised since the discharge was still clearly coming out.
I finally had another procedure this month, making it a whole nine months of discomfort of carrying a seton on my anus. I have been advised to again call back after three months for a re-examination. Another three months of discomfort and distress! I hope this three months becomes real and I'm duly attended to. It was a mentally agonizing and traumatizing experience, honestly.
Thanks....
"Delay on a follow up appointment."
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