3 weeks post op

llo sisters . I am 3 weeks post-op total hysterectomy, laprascopic. For CIN III and later diagnosed as carcinoma in situ (I think they mean the same thing). My biggest concern is that, all my life, I had been religious about getting annual paps, however, the most recent (fall 2010), indicated slightly irregular cells, doc said nothing urgent, but should get a copolscopy, which indicated CINIII with glandular involvement. I sought second opinion and got the surgery, but doc is unsettled how annual paps can go from good to severe in less than a year. My biggest concern is that all the bad cells were removed with the hysterectomy, how can I be sure there is nothing left in there. Is there a blood test or something that I can ask my doc about? Today, I am feeling almost myself, although still sleeping / napping quite a bit. Doc says I can return to work on the 18th. Hopefully, I'm ready by then.

Hello there,

I'm sorry to hear about what you are going through. I'm not sure how they can tell if everything has been removed. I would speak with your doc and also do some research online. I'm wanted to bump you back up on the list hoping that someone here may have an answer.

Also, I did want to mention that I went back to work after 6 weeks. I was good the first day, tired the 2nd and so exhausted the 3rd week that I couldn't get out of bed. I called out sick. The average time to stay out is about 6-8 weeks. Do you think that there is any way the doc can give you two more weeks off? I think you will be so glad that you did.

Keeping you in my prayers.

Hugs,
Suzy