Bit of a delicate subject but seeking other ladies experiences.

I recently had a colposcopy (sp) and biopsy following some unusual bleeding which showed pre cancerous cells (CIN3) so 10 days ago I had a GA to remove them. Following the op the surgeon said I would get a letter in 2/3 weeks saying whether they had got it all and that he would see me in 6 months for a smear test.

Today I received a call from his secretary asking me to attend an appointment on Wednesday to discuss my results and I'm panicking, thinking all kinds of scenarios including cancer.  I am on immusuppresents because of a transplant so know my chances of getting it is high but could it really change from pre cancer to cancer from biopsy to op in 2 weeks. 

Has anyone had similar experiences or had CIN3 abnormal cells removed successfully that can put my mind a rest I feel like an emotional wreck at the moment.

try not to panic, I don't know anything about this particular subject, but sometimes things just happen in the laboratory which means that tests and biopsies have to be repeated. My husband was called back suddenly after a blood test only to find that somebody had dropped the original! Good luck with your results.

how are you getting on rottieseth ?

It was cervical cancer :( got an MRI on Sunday. Plan being radical hysterctomy early January providing scan doesn't show secondary cancer x

Bugger ! Fingers and paws crossed that its been caught early and  the treatment works . Anytime you want support there are a lot of shoulders around here. and for the MRI keep your eyes closed before you go in then that claustrophobic feeling goes away.
Hope yo have family and friends around you for support too

So sorry to hear this, keeping all fingers crossed for you and sending healing thoughts your way.
Mel x

Thank you I'm sure I will have lots of questions as time goes on.  Luckily I do have a supportive family, but will be making things as easy as possible for the next few months, changing the dogs from raw to kibble to start with as not sure how I will feel if I have to have radiotherapy. I have my first champ show on 8th January so really hoping my surgery isn't too soon as would really like to go.

Good luck with your treatment.
I always look forward to the early champ shows more than I do Christmas and when you qualify your dog you MUST get to Crufts

My sister had the same experience over thirty years ago, she had a hysterectomy and has never looked back, and never had a bit of bother since :).

Just a quick one to let you all know we went to Boston today and Mia qualified for Crufts:)

Unfortunately won't be able to take her but chuffed to bits all the same!

I bet you're chuffed to bits!  :-) 

Congratulations

Brilliant hope things are going well for you x

Brilliant hope things are going well for you x

Congratulations! 

Don't worry, you'll be at Crufts next year instead ;-)

Hope everything is going OK for you

Thank you!! Definitely crufts next year if we qualify :)

Everything is going as well as it can.  They have caught it early, stage 1B, and I'm booked in for a radical hysterectomy on 28th January :) My kidney is causing a bit of an issue as it was put in my groin so right in the way of everything they want to remove but my transplant doctor is leading the op so I'm in good hands x

we are all behind you and you are sounding upbeat . lots of positive thoughts for you and here's to crufts ! 

I just had major abdominal surgery a month ago, and I'd suggest you look at underwear for post surgery, you'd be amazed at how sensitive your incision  site can be, and how much discomfort knicker elastic can cause.

If you want a cheap solution, have a look at Tescos microfibre shorts style pants, which are £5 for two pairs, the band on them sits on my navel line ( I don't have one any more !) and well above my wound.

If you want the ultimate in comfort however,look at the Comfizz website, they have all manner of stuff for surgical wounds, and are extremely well made and comfortable, but you will pay £10 a pair.

The good thing about them is some of the range will also help to prevent a hernia, which you'll be more prone to along the incision, and believe me, there's no better feeling than something gently holding it all in, in the days post op.
They also do " belly bands " which are good as you'd only need one really, do the same job as the knickers, and if you tucked it inside your current knicks, should keep your wound comfy.
You might have bother with wearing trousers too, depending on the waistline, so take in high waisted leggings or jogging bottoms to the hospital.

Hope this is helpful, good luck :)

Thanks for that Celli, really helpful. Hope you are healing well and feeling okay.  I will look In to those knickers as I was wondering what I would wear for comfort, although apparently I will be coming home with a catheter in so guessing no knickers for a while anyway!

I remember after my transplant my wound being covered for a while afterwards as it took a while to heal and the bandage made wearing clothes much more comfortable so if the belly band does the same thing I will definitely be getting one of those :)

Have ordered one of those waistbands from comfizz, they look great so thanks again for the recommendation x

Yes I'm doing very well thanks, still can't drive for another two weeks though :(

Hopefully they will take the catheter out before you leave hospital, it was utter bliss when they took mine out, that was after three days, getting comfy in bed with one was really difficult, they were happy to take mine out when I could get to the loo unaided, and that I didn't have a urinary infection, plus I nagged them constantly !.

I found my stomach felt a bit uncomfortable when I was sleeping on my side at first, it just felt like it was being pulled down, the belly bands were great for giving me a bit of support, and stopping my jimjams from rubbing the stitches.
How long do you expect to be in for ?.

still can't drive for another two weeks though :-(

Had a hysterectomy about 30 something years ago, had catheter out after 3 days - bliss :-D

I'm in a rural area so not heavy traffic but I found it was a LOT more comfortable driving rather than passenger as I knew when I was going to brake etc and I had the wheel to hold rather than trying to rely on stomach muscles. Everything else I worked on the principle of 'carefully' try it.....if its uncomfortable STOP!!! as they only told me 'take it easy' when I came out.

I must say, I have been wondering if I should just go for it with the driving, I have a GP app on Friday, I live rural too, the GP is about five miles away which would be a good trial run.

Can you try just going 'round the block' first and make sure the seat is in the right place so you are not tightening muscles 'reaching' when you have the clutch pedal right down.
Go for it and best wishes.
I must add that I was back working - without the Drs knowledge - about 6/7 weeks after ............on a farm on the back of a potato harvester I was quite fit and at the time I was only 34 so that may have helped :-D

Glad you're feeling better. After my transplant I was driving before the six weeks was up, I think you have to know your body and do what you feel comfortable with. We are quite rural too so hoping to be out and about as soon as possible.  Is the 6 week driving rule to do with insurance to? A friend of mine had a c section last year and she was told to get the all clear from her gp to drive after 4 weeks by her insurance company.

I was told catheter would come home with me, as I would be in hospital about a week and my bladder needs up to a fortnight to sort itself out. Apparently, because it's a radical hysterectomy and they're taking top of my vagina, cervix, womb, ovaries and surrounding lymph nodes and tissue my bladder gets shoved around a bit in the process and takes time to settle down. I will have to go back as a day patient to have it removed and drink loads to make sure everything works. On the plus side no getting up in the night for a pee!

Bloody hell !, so that's what they mean by " radical" !.
I always wonder what happens to the void left when all the gubbins are removed, I had my entire colon removed, I swear I can feel everything else swinging around lol.

When I go to the GP, my friend was going to drive me, so I could get her to drive there, get the all clear from the Doc, and drive back myself.
Yes I believe it is to do with insurance, you have to be able to do an emergency stop without clutching your abdomen.

It's not only that Celli but the position you need to lift your leg into to 'use' the pedals...and you need all those stomach muscles for that!Ouchy!! I was about 4 weeks post-op before I could drive without pain.  Wish I'd known about those bands tho cos I've got a hernia at my stitches site :(

Try putting a pillow under your tummy when you are lying on your side to sleep.
Hope it all goes well.

Cracar I'm paranoid about getting a hernia.
As I now have a stoma, I'll always be at risk from getting a hernia, so as soon as my nurse gives me the nod, I'm going to start doing Yoga to strengthen my stomach muscles.

I did have to use a pillow when I was in hospital, it worked fine.