Anal Fistula Post Operation Help
26M, I recently had an anal fistula surgery, on 9th May 2026. Since then, I have been having regular sitz baths twice a day after passing a stool, or maybe thrice a day. I have also been cleaning the entire area and trying my best to keep it dry.
Since I am obese, (~130 kg/286 lbs), 6’3”, I have a good amount of fat in my butt cheeks.
My first follow up went well, but in my second one, the doctor said I had poor hygiene, even though I had literally cleaned and dried two hours prior (takes 45 minutes to commute to the hospital).
I have asked him repeatedly ways to keep it dry or if there is anything I can apply down there that will help in keeping the area clean or dry other than what I am already doing, but for naught.
I have a low fat, high fiber diet with 4L of water everyday.
I need urgent help on how to keep the area dry and clean because I can’t afford it to get infected or to be in pain.