Follow your doctor’s orders. I had surgery 4 weeks ago; I had three fistulas (two which I knew about and were operated on a year ago but came back, the third was a surprise), the Doc used a combination of stitches and setons. Many of these individuals require shoulder replacement. Most people can go back to work and their normal routine 1 to 2 weeks after surgery. Too much pressure on your spine...just too much friend. Fistula Diet After Fistula Surgery - siicp.com A nurse will teach you how to do this after your surgery. working well. Squeeze the rubber ball 10 times, 2 to 3 times a day. Healing is very variable. Making a fist, or squeezing a rubber ball or handgrip, may send more blood to your fistula so it works better and matures faster. Your doctor will advise you have a sitz bath 2-3 times a day. Needless to mention, gluten products should be strictly avoided by patients with gluten sensitivity and celiac disease. Guidelines for Activities Anal Fistulotomy weight lifting after distal bicep surgery - mcsbisha.org