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Melina Brizuela on Strict Bed Rest After Epidural Side Effect Following Anoplasty

Her doctor frames the operation as functional care intended to improve evacuation by correcting a fissure with sphincter hypertrophy.

Overview

  • Brizuela says an epidural side effect left her unable to get out of bed, and she is following strict rest at home as her overall recovery progresses.
  • She had an anoplasty to address an anal fissure and sphincter hypertrophy, a procedure her care team described as aimed at reducing pain and improving quality of life.
  • The singer and influencer documented the process on TikTok and Instagram, from her clinic arrival to discharge, and appeared accompanied by her mother.
  • La Voz del Interior reports the surgery lasted about two hours, and her own posts indicate she was discharged the same day.
  • She has spoken about living with chronic pain and said she delayed surgery for a long time, using her updates to encourage open discussion of anorectal health.