The things we don't talk about....

The bleeding, the pain, the surgeries....I see alot of this talk on here. I can't be alone with the other things I am not seeing discussed. A friend, a close friend who knows about my situation covered for me the other day as to why I was sitting in a specific chair. I felt embarrassed that this had to happen.

How about the constant embarrassment when I get to the bathroom and see what I see in my underwear no matter how clean I think I am when I leave after a bowel movement.

Going out with friends ... Why do you always get wings you use to love the pizza here? It's such a constant battle. I'd give anything to look at a plate of lasagna again and not think about the pain.

The smell. Not from the the situation itself but from the ointment. I mean seriously, it sometimes smells worse than what comes out of there. Sure, instant relief but some days it feels like a trade off.

Do I think what I am talking about trumps the medical, by no means. I'm lucky to even be able to have a bowel movement after what I've been through to get me here. Sometimes the pain is a reminder of what I've endured to be able to do what I do today, but sometimes it's just that, pain. And it's a pain in the.... You all know the pun.

I just pray everyday for a pill that says take this, it will all go away. The pain, the lies, the cover stories, the embarrassment, the smell, all of it. I may never be on here again. I may go on to forget I even posted this.

I just wanted yall to know, you're not the only one. Someone, someone you may even know is dealing with this as well. Going through the same issues. Stay strong. Seek help. And don't give up.

doctor  travis  holt   did me  and was outstanding  he did a great ob on me.  all the problems are gone. no more all gone .    thomas  normal,ill

I think your post is a good one.  You are right, it is embarrassing.  Finding this forum helped me a lot both in terms of learning from others experiences as well as telling my own story.  People suffering from this are not alone and there is a lot of advice & sympathy available for those who seek it.

Hard to travel when preoccupied with eating/drinking enough fiber/water to stay regular, and finding a private bathroom to clean up. Sigh...if I could change one thing, it would be abracadabra, magically...hems gone! It helps a great deal to talk about the issues with others, so thank you.