Re: No offense intended, Webmaster, but...
Hi Guys
Maybe it's time to put away your tape measures as this dick-measuring contest only serves to confuse (and sometimes amuse) those looking for unbiased advice.
For what it's worth though, I would like to make a point to Mark which is: - Don' t assume that because people post messages about their pain (I was one on them) that the pain experienced after flushing is necessarily more severe that the pain experienced before.
I wrote several messages about the high level of pain I was experiencing post flush, but neglected to mention that prior to the flushes the pain from frequent attacks (not to mention the vomiting) was so great that I would have gladly paid someone to hit me hard over the head!! Since flushing, I have had some bad pains, but nothing of that magnitude and no more vomiting.
My pain is now down to the occasional grumble and I have not had to take the considerable risks associated with the surgery that had been lined up for me.
Please stick to personal experience (clearly marked out as such) and substantiated fact, as wild hypothesis can be alarming for many especially those new to the site and already distressed by their condition.
Mark, please try to keep within the spirit of the forum and John, don't rise to it (and thanks for your help on my previous posts).
Jasmine