I'm very worried about this surgery but told that without it, the warts could become cancerous. I am also feeling the shame and embarassment that I'm sure most go through although I am told around 60% of men have this virus but do not know it. My genital warts have been treated with freezing off and Aldara cream unsuccessfully for 3 yrs.. I had no idea of the Anal warts. Thought I had hemmorroids! I'm scared, feel alone, ashamed, and wondering if I am making the right decision with general anesthesia surgery scheduled for Tues. the 13th Nov. I also live alone and am fearful of bleeding or the severe pain I might be in... Can anyone with experience with this help me with either feeling better about the surgery or let me know that there is life after this...I'm told the virus will remain in my body for life..This devastates me! I am not promiscuous.. I know exactly who I got them from and have extreme anger towards this person..Help!
2007-11-08 11:04:28 · 3 answers · asked by gayman 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Do not feel shameful or embarrassed. You didn't do anything wrong. In our culture you are made to feel shame when you get any disease that is able to be contracted sexually-- if you had tuberculosis or mononucleosis any other contactable disease you wouldn't feel ashamed! This does NOT mean that you are promiscuous and it doesn't mean you did anything wrong. You can still contract genital warts with a condom.
Do you have any support system? It must be really difficult for you to discuss this with your friends. Remember, they don't need to know everything to still be of support. You will need someone to drive you home after surgery and help you get situated when you get home.
It's true that this virus doesn't go away, but all viruses that you come in contact with in life stay within you (hiding usually) just like regular warts. You should meet with your doctor about new treatments or ways to try to prevent this from happening again.
I hope that everything works out for you. Good luck with everything!
2007-11-08 14:08:40 · answer #1 · answered by Cliffo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just do the surgery and then forget about it. The warts will probably return unfortunately. This may be a problem for a while you have to deal with. Keep your immune system up. Eat healthy, get a flu shot this year and take care of yourself.
Immunity has a lot to do with whether or not these pesky little warts return.
It will be the most painful for about a week after the surgery. Then the pain should improve dramatically after the 1st week.
Make sure you ask the doctor for some pain relievers and keep your bottom clean and when you shower, its probably best if you buy one of those shower hoses that come down and you can spray off your peritoneal area to get it nice and clean. Also, it helps if you dry your perineum off with a fan. Lay down on your bed, frog ( spread your legs as far apart as you can get them) and let the fan air dry your bottom off.
Be meticulously clean and shower a lot.
Good luck
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