I am fifty plus olds male, suffering from the inconvenience of hemorrhoids (piles) and habitual constipation since I was in my teen. The problem seems to run in the family members too. All of us suffered from frequent bleeding, pain, itchiness and swelling in the buttock. In the last few years, my hemorrhoid has enlarged so much that I never experience a long nice stool and worst still a big lump prolapses outside which cannot retreat in. I have heard and applied many remedial advice from different sources without significant success. I am afraid of seeing doctor as I am discouraged by the negative experience of those taking surgery.
Sometimes in early December, after a search on Internet on the profile of surgeons in Penang, I came across the website of Dr.Khoo Saye Thiam at Gleneages Hospital Penang and was captivated by the testimonials of satisfying patients undergoing hemorrhoidectomy, colonoscopy and laproscopic thyroidectomy surgeries. I went to see him and was impressed too by his friendliness, sincerity, knowledge and easily approachable attitude.
I realize that Dr.Khoo has a “Kiasu” attitude and pays attention to every detail of the operation whenever he performs a surgery. I had an opportunity to discuss with him about my pile that was bothering me. He convinced me to undergo staple hemorrhoidectomy, explaining the pros and cons of the methodology he was going to use. True enough, the operation was painless and I experienced only minor discomfort. I was surprised that I did not experience any bleeding the next day and the days after whenever I went to the toilet. Now it was in the fourth week and I am so relieved that my pile has gone.
I want to thank Dr. Khoo Saye Thiam wholeheartedly from the bottom of my heart.
Lee Kean Theong