Thank you for your replies.
Wendy: I have not had a hysterectomy. I had a cyst on my fallopian tube 18 years ago; it was thought to be an ectopic pregnancy so that is why I had a laparatomy. I was told I would not be able to have children…………………4 months later I was pregnant with my son and had a C Section.
I had an early menopause, came off the HRT 2 years ago after all the scares.
Just had a gyn. check and I am pleased to say my pap smear was normal.
Pat: I had 2 laparospic surgeries for diagnostic purposes.
I have just started doing my own research and started a list of questions so I am ready when I meet with the surgeon. I am leaning towards the neobladder. Thanks for the advice, it would not have occurred to me to check out the surgeon’s experience. I am learning slowly but surely.
Holly: Thanks, a good surgeon should anticipate any problems. Sounds like you have been through it, how are you now?
I checked out the NCCN website and found the information very helpful. The Cancer Center I am referred to is listed on the site, it seems to have an excellent reputation.
I hope I am making sense, the research is confusing me. I am not doing to good, I will know a bit more when I get my CT scan results on Tuesday, and I am really scared to go to that appointment. My mind is working overtime, like what if the cancer has spread, I am sure you have all been there.
I was out Christmas shopping yesterday and just burst into tears in the store, this is so stressful. I just seem to cry for nothing and then pull myself together. Today I did not get out of bed until 11.45am; I am emotionally raw and exhausted.
Thank you for your support I am sure to have so many more questions.