Crap Colonoscopy / Haemorrhoid advice please ?

[54isanopendoor]

I had a Colonoscopy last Sunday after a positive result from a bowel cancer screen.

I am 4 yrs post roux en y bariatric surgery - the type where your bowel is re-routed (I was advised to have this after I became obese due to mobility problems. I am a single parent & the consultant said obesity is linked to cancer so advised the procedure. I have felt unwell every day since & hugely regret it).

I called the clinic to say I would not be able to take the full amount of Plenvu (small stomach) & it might not work as expected due to surgery. I was told: 'no other options'. I was still producing diahhrea as I went in for the procedure.

Surgeon said: 'oh, you've not done very well with your prescribed prep have you?'
I explained about the previous surgery as he'd not read my notes but he was not interested. I watched the procedure (I was given some sedation but was very aware & it hurt quite a bit) & my bowel was not terribly visible as not very clean...

I was discharged with a letter which says: 'no sinister findings' which is good news. But dx haemorrhoids. My bowel has been unhappy since the tx but I know that should settle. Is there anything I can do to help with Haemorrhoids please?

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If they're particularly troublesome you need referring for options. Banding, surgical removal etc. if they're not at that level then there are lots of over the counter treatments and as self care - don't get constipated, use moist toilet paper/wipes instead of dry paper, keep external ones clean.

All of the above advice plus I find witch hazel soothing after wiping, anusol HC (the one with the steroid cream) after every bowel movement and a regular soak in one of those foldable sitz baths you put over a toilet (you can find them on Amazon)

There's also preparation H which is good

if you are still in pain and not happy with your surgeon i would highly recommend Mr Andrew Clarke, he was great when i was suffering badly with my bowels.