Hey Felixgust, I'm reading your post and thinking how much it sounds like my own experience. My take down was Nov 2017, so a little over 4 months ago. What helped and continues to help me is a very warm sitz bath and a toilet seat bidet I got on Amazon for $35. While those two tactics provide relief, I still have too much inflammation from 9-12 BMs in a 24-hour period. I still experience some blood spotting on the toilet tissue, which I hate, but my surgeon says to not worry about. As I tried adding more fiber and other foods to my diet--as is recommended--my bottom just never seems to get better. I finally went back to the Cleveland Clinic last month and got scoped. The scope showed I have mild inflammation in the anal transition zone--which I was told is normal--and the recommendation was to try pelvic floor physical therapy. I did that, it helped with my ability to relax so the pelvic floor muscles aren't fighting my sphincter muscles and I can better "let go." However, I still have issues with butt burn, some bleeding and 9 BMs a day. I called my surgeon back and am now trying pramoxine hydrocortisone (1%-1%), which is supposed to reduce inflammation, pain and itching. So far, it's just OK, not great. As you've no doubt read on this board, everyone's experience is unique. Try the sitz bath and bidet for now. They're simple and cost-effective and you will definitely have some temporary relief.