2 months post-op follow-up, August 30th 2011

I went into this visit unsure of exactly what would be involved and whether I would be getting a smear to check for dysplasia.

It turns out it was mainly a pelvic exam and the doctor examined my incisions and used the speculum to take a look at how I was healing.  He was happy with how things looked and just mentioned that I had a bit of granulomatous tissue which is an excess healing response that should resolve on its own but may cause a little bit of spotting.

He seemed a little surprised but glad to hear I had already had two normal periods since my surgery (my first period was 3 weeks after my surgery and aside from worse cramping than usual was normal).  He said that was a great sign and means my ovaries are working normally. 

After abstaining from any sex for 2 months we got the go-ahead that it would be safe at this point but to take it nice and easy.  I had a lot more soreness in my pelvis and legs after this visit so we waited a few more days to try it out.  I was nicely surprised that I didn't have any discomfort which was a load off my mind!

So at 2 months I still have some mild abdominal pain that comes and goes but was told this was normal due to residual inflammation and healing.  My doctor also said it was a good sign that I still have some nerve pain down the inner thigh (rather than just numbness) because he thinks that means the nerves are still working and this should go away with time.

I am still more comfortable standing at work as I get much more nerve pain in my legs when I sit for long periods. I am also much more comfortable in dresses and have not worn pants much since the surgery because of the discomfort in my abdomen with the extra pressure from pants/shorts.

I have started getting acupuncture which seemed to really help with the nerve pain last week.  I have several more sessions in the next few weeks so may have a better idea of whether it is helping.

So now we wait 6 months and need two normal smears before we get the go ahead to try to get pregnant... The next appointment is a day before my 35th Birthday and I am hopeful that we will get good news.