Bartholin Gland Excision- hopeful but terrified

Im a pretty frequent poster on these forums, i find it has really helped me through the last ten months of searching for answers, to be able to feel less alone!

I have had a constantly swollen vulva (i guess not massively because i was frequently told by specialists that im in the 'normal' range ... but it is abnormal for me), an angry looking rash, occasional skin peeling, stabbing pain, and an occasional itch.

I used to be really active, loved going for walks, and i taught dance class after work. This condition has reduced me to sitting on the couch taking codeine for the pain.. admittedly the pain has gotten a little better after each course of augmentin. but swelling, rash and itch still there.

I saw a specialist who finally found something! A deep abscess, and im having the gland taken out next Monday.

Im so terrified, because what if this doesnt fix it, and what if i dont get my life back again? Im trying to be positive, and i know there is a good chance this is it... but i just cant believe i have had a bartholin abscess for ten months and only one specialist was able to find it!

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