Hi,

I had laser surgery for vaginal carcinoma in situ (cancer which hasn't spread yet) last year. I had a hysterectomy in 2002 and my cervix was removed. My doctor at that time told me that I didn't need any more Pap tests, so for three years, I went without one. My new family doctor recommended having one, so I went ahead and that was when the dysplasia and cancer was found. I'm now a huge proponent of Pap tests after hysterectomy.

The laser surgery was a breeze though. I had no pain, no discharge, nothing. In fact, I almost couldn't tell I'd had surgery. (I was put to sleep for the procedure.)

I'm have graduated from Paps every three months to every six months now because they've all been normal so far. And I hope they stay that way!

Good luck with everything.

Hugs,

Lisa