Re: Surgery with Dr. Nyirjesy (Phila)

[Guest guest]

I had surgery june of 2006 after nothing else worked for me after 6

years. i had the pain on contact symptoms and nothing else. i have

been married for 10 years and almost 6 were sexless so I totally

relate. after my surgery I can finally have pain free sex and it has

mentally been such a major release and my relationship is on the mend.

if you need someone to talk to about the surgery, feel free to email

me and we can talk! it saved my life

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> Hi everyone,

>

> I am considering having a vestibulectomy (right term?) done by Dr.

> Nyirjesy in Philadelphia. I have had chronic vulvar vestibulitis for

> 6 years, and none of the treatments (creams, PT, Elavil, etc.) have

> worked. I'm a good candidate because I only have pain upon

> intercourse-- otherwise I feel fine. Previously, I never considered

> the surgery because I am absolutely terrified of anything medical--

> having to get a blood test causes severe anxiety for me. But I am

> getting to the point where I feel like the surgery might be worth it--

> Dr. Nyirjesy tells me the success rate is very high (70% cured, 20%

> significantly better, 10% same), so I think I'm going to do it,

> despite my fears. I want to be able to have sex with my husband!!!

>

> I would appreciate any feedback on surgery results, as well as

> feedback on Dr. Nyirjesy. I trust him and I have heard elsewhere that

> he is a great surgeon, but I would love to hear from anyone who has

> dealt with him. I would also like to hear what the surgery process is

> like, and what people felt like afterwards-- how long were you in

> pain, taking narcotics, out of work?

>

> Thanks so much!

>

> Amy

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