I had rubber band ligation for a small internal hemorrhoid yesterday and it hurts so bad, like the feeling of a stabbing knife inside. I had to get prescribed to vicodin. Everytime the Vicodin wears off it starts to hurt and throb and then slicing pain. The surgeon told me that the rubber band can’t be removed unless I get surgery and said my pain should go away today but It’s not getting better. Anyone ever have the band removed after the procedure? Anyone have excruciating pain after the procedure but then got better? Please help, i’m hurting so bad!

I feel silly asking this question, but it would put my mind at ease if I were to get an informed answer.