I just had my second dilation under anesthesia on the 18th (my birthday) lucky me. Anyway I'm not sure how you take to anesthesia but sine people are able to wake up and feel like they just took a nap and be fine others have a problem with the anesthesia lingering for a while I would suggest giving yourself a couple days to rest because the anesthesia could make you feel exhausted. It is quick and easy and you don't feel a thing. You will be sore for anywhere from 5-7 days after so the minimal amount of activities that you have to engage in the better. You most likely will have a decent amount of blood that comes out that day after your procedure but don't be alarmed this is absolutely normal. I think the more blood the better job the surgeon did to break up the scar tissue. I had a lot more blood the second time around and I haven't felt the stricture ever since. Im pretty sure they will use a decent amount of lidocaine around the anal area to relieve the soreness there but it will only last for a little bit then your pain receptors will start working full force. I would advice if you take anything for pain to have it prepared and don't feel bad if you have to take an extra pill here or there it's is not the most comfortable feeling in the world. Just keep a positive outlook that this is part of your recovery process. Good luck hope you have a great outcome.

I had a lot with and without anesthesia. Never had a problem and no recovery period. No pain! better evacuation? Don't worry.

I have had several. It will screw up a day, but by the second day, you'll be fine.

One thing to keep in mind; your butt will be numb. This makes knowing when to go pretty difficult. So go frequently when you tush is still numb, so you don't have any "surprises".

As AllyKat mentioned, better evacuation. Makes it worth what you go through. Remember, though, that it may not be permanent.

Marianna, I think folks are telling you about conventional dilation, which is sometimes done under anesthesia, rather than stricturoplasty, which is true surgery. It's best to find out exactly what procedure your doctor is recommending.

I'vs had to be dilated 3 times now. Once doc attempted in his office (I was not put under ) & WOW!!! Much better to be put under. Anyway, as far as having it done under anethesia, it was quick & painless. I was a tad sore for a few days but no pain. The whole procedure is very much like a colonoscopy. In fact, my doc did a "pouchoscopy" while he was dilating me because it just made sense to do during the dilation procedure & kill 2 birds. You have a prep (may be 2 enemas-nothing like the horror of a colonosocpy prep!), no food after midnight, you go to same day surgery, they put you under for a few minutes (I know a dilation w/ a pouchoscopy runs about 8-12 minutes) & you wake up & go home. You may need a mild pain pill that day & 1st poop after hurts a bit since area is sore but it's really a short and simple procedure. Some can tolerate it w/out anestesia but I found it too painful...although it only takes about a minute or 2 to widen the area. Good news for me is 3 times was a charm & I have not needed a dilation in over 17 months. Doc kept telling me that at some point dilation would "stick" & body should stop narrowing in that area & it finally happened. Honestly, if I do narrow again and need another dilation I would be OK w/ that since I know how quick & painless it is & since I remember how it gave me immediate relief from that back-up feeling. Best of luck!

..thanks everyone....I am eager to see what my doctor meant by surgery...at least there are solutions and I will feel better in the long run...xoxo...