haemorrhoids

Hey sisterhood,
Less of a question more of a life lesson. Today, after nine years of suffering, I finally got my haemorrhoids removed.
The reason I waited so long was due to a very unsupportive ex, which made me feel very embarrassed about my issue.
When my new partner learnt about my issue, and saw the pain it caused me he supported me to look into a private doctor (as well as go on the public waiting list) and today I finally got them removed.
A few things I learnt:
- as I slowly told my team at work everyone was so supportive and many have had direct experience
- the surgery privately is not ridiculous in price (about 3k all up self funded and I will get about 1k back in Medicare)
- I may still be a bit numb, but the pain I have experienced so far is nothing compared to the pain I suffered with them.

The reason I’m sharing this is because I learnt through opening up that it is something I don’t have to be ashamed of or live with. And I’m hoping anyone else going through a similar thing might read this and feel empowered enough to see your doctor and get it dealt with. For anyone that can’t due to outside reasons- just know I see you and the pain you’re going through and it’s not a small thing. I wish you all the best.

Thanks guys!!!