I was at my last consultation recently where I came came out in shock as I was told I would need a hysterectomy that would would require plastic surgery to see if it had spread to the anal canal. I was told I would be in hospital for 4 weeks 2 of which I would have to lying on my side and a further 4/5 months off work. I live on my own and have no family so I am terrified of how I would manage all this and I feel stupid as I feel the consultant is so abrupt and I never ask any questions. I have so many other illnesses due to being immunosuppressed I honestly do not know whether to go through with it. Has anyone been through anything like this and did you have a successful outcome.
Hi Carol31,
I am sorry you are going through this, it sounds like a lot to take on board.
I have experience of VIN3, but my experience sounds very different to yours. I had a wide local excision to remove mine and there was no mention of a hysterectomy. I would be happy to answer any questions based on my own experience though so please do ask if there’s anything I can help with and hopefully someone with more experience will come along soon.
Do you have a specialist nurse? If you do then I have found mine to be very good for answering all of my questions. I know what you mean about not asking questions. I always feel rushed out the door and end up leaving with so many unanswered questions.
Take care,
