Post hemorrhoidectomy and skin tag removal: ointments?

Digestive health
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Hi guys. In the middle of day 6 post procedure. It's been one of my better days praying things even out. Still haven't had a cohesive bowel movement though I have had many small ones that needed some manual intervention. That is still making me miserable but I'm taking my colace and miralax and water as prescribed

My surgeon is on vacation and the office is backed up but I am waiting for a call back

The sutures for the skin tag removal are dissolvable -- does anyone know when to expect that they dissolve? 

I've noticed a few bumps close to the stitch line that almost look like new skin tags but I'm trying to not freak out and just wait and see 

I also have a red bump on another location nearby and that is also making me nervous. When I look at it in the mirror, it also looks like a skin tag, though a bit red. 

Curious of others experiences with this surgery

My main question is if it is okay for me to use an ointment on top of my wound/suture line. From my banding a few months back, I have samples of analpram HC which is hydrocortisone acetate and pramoxine HCL - I also have two forms of lidocaine

I put a small amount of the analpram on a half hour ago and it made the wound feel much better 

I have no post procedural instructions though regarding creams - only that tucks witch hazel pads are good for extra cleansing 

Thank you - this board has been the only helpful board ! 

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Hi, I'm in week three of almost the same. I also saw the bumps that look like new hemorrhoids but have been reassured that they will go away in time, mine seem to be getting smaller. I have not used any ointment but have had some antiseptic gel to use when the post op pain was too much on top of the painkillers. Check with your pharmacist if it is OK to use ointments. As for the BM things will get better, do use laxative as it softens up the stool and makes it easier to get rid of. I assume that there is pain but it will get easier, I never thought it would when I was nearly crawling the walls after a BM. My internal stitches I assume were dissoluble and it will take about a week or so for them to dissolve.

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I was told that ointments are fine to use.  I was actually prescribed one by my doc.  However I found that Vaseline with Coco Butter or Aquaphor worked as well if not better.  I used ointment and gauze pads for at least 6 weeks post op. For the immediate week post op I was using up to 8 per day.