HPV Support Group
Human papillomavirus is a diverse group of DNA-based viruses that infect the skin and mucous membranes of humans. More than 100 different human papillomavirus (HPV) types have been characterized. Some HPV types cause benign skin warts, or papillomas, for which the virus family is named. HPVs associated with the development of such "common warts" are transmitted...
...since my 2nd surgery to remove my anal warts. I went ahead and scheduled my six month follow up for January 30th. My anus will never be the same again but as far as I can see, I haven't seen any recurrences. I'm hoping that it is gone for now. Keeping my fingers crossed for some good news. Will definitely update with the news regardless. Just wanted to share.
So basically I'm recovering from the HRA in a similar fashion to my last two surgeries. Waiting for the kegel muscles to get back to normal so I can control my pee and I have a week or two of sitz baths to look forward to. Yay...*LOL*.
My doctor wants to see me in six months for an ANAL PAP SMEAR. If there's still more abnormal cells, then I'll have to go through another HRA. Hoping everything will be normal in six months.
Today it's been a week since my appointment and I didn't hear anything back from the hospital staff. One of my good friends was telling me that no news is likely good news. But I needed to hear it for myself. So I called and left message with the staff. They called me ten minutes later and confirmed that my results came back normal and that basically I just need to come back in one year for a follow up.
I'm SOOOOO happy. It's been a crazy journey and I know it's not over but I'm hopeful that my HPV for now is in remission.
On a side note, it's funny I have to follow up even though they promised to call me by end of last week. Guess they want to make sure you're awake...*LOL*.