I've just had a wide local excision and a couple more biopsies. I'm struggling with the burning/stinging pain. The surgery was done last monday, now being Saturday morning. I've been up since 4am. I was told no aftercare information. My surgeon asked me before I went into theatre if i had any questions. At the time, I didn't know of any. It was a public holiday here yesterday, and now being the weekend I'm not sure what to do. Is what I'm feeling normal at this stage, or might it be infection settling in. I can not bare to touch the area at all. I had CIN3 in 2004 and had a LLETZ procedure, with regular followups, being all clear.
I had a baby in Sept 2006, and noticed after giving birth i felt bruised when i urinated. The nurse said it was probably from the birth. This pain has come and gone since. After seeking advice from my doctor, she has referred me to a skin and cancer specialist who performed a biopsy of the area. She was very suprised when it came back as VIN as it did not look like it at all. I was then referred to an Gynae Oncologist. Which has brought to where I am with treatment.
I would really appreciate any advice, I feel really scared.
Mandy (Australia)