Comments on: Colposcopy and LLETZ/LEEP

By: Happy in cali

Happy in cali — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:28:21 +0000

So I went back for my follow up today. The whole thing has gone very well. I have to go back for paps every 3 months from now on. But other then that things are good. She told me that the pathology came back as extreemly high concentration of Cin III cells and that she was glad we took out what we did. I will keep you informed if things change but it all looks good for now

By: Brittany

Brittany — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:49:44 +0000

Thanks so much…I feel so much better. I go for my LEEP procedure on August 18. After coming across this sight I’m no longer worried. I can only imagine that it may feel like the biopsy although at the time of my biopsy I was having a miscarriage and didn’t know it so I was already experiencing cramping just made it a little more intense. I’m just hoping that after the procedure that I will no longer experiece abnormal bleeding.

By: nicol

nicol — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:30:01 +0000

went to the docs yesterday as still gettin pain he says its possibly the start of an infection boohoo hopefully it wont be!but off work for a week cause of the lifting and stuff involved!

By: happy on cali

happy on cali — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 05:01:22 +0000

Well I am 1 week after my LEEP and I am still feeling great. I am bumbed because I haven’t been able to work out (i was on a weight loss program. But I have had no pain. I am sexually frustrated and wish I knew if I could give myself an orgasim without pentration) but it didn’t even occur to me to ask my Dr at that time. Other then that things are great

By: nicol

nicol — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:13:31 +0000

i have had my lletz procedure done this afternoon i dont really know why i was worrying so much,i was the last one on the list i was taken down at 11.30 given my general aneasthetic at 11.45 and i woke up at 12.20 and was on my way home before 1.00!i have got some aching the smallest amount of blood literaaly couple of spots so far,iv been advised not2go back2work till mon as lifting may cause the wound2open just wanted 2 say thank u 4 a wonderful site really answered a lot of questions and in a way made me relax a little xx

By: happy in cali

happy in cali — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:21:01 +0000

I had a LEEP yesterday and I have to tell you, I would rather go through the LEEP then the biopsi that I had last week. She took a LOT of my cervix out because the biopsi from last week showed Cin III (which is just this side of cancer). My Dr was fantastic and said I could watch it on the sreen if I wanted to (I did not). I could have worked afterwards, if my legs werent’ so shaky. I am at work today. Granted I have a desk job, but I have very little pain at all. Nothing a couple of advil have not helped.

I had an abnormal pap, was told to have the colposcope and they biopsied at that time. That was semi painful. It didn’t hurt as bad as I thought it would, and I am a wimp when it comes to pain. The worst part of the LEEP was the shots and although it was uncomfortable, it was not painful enough that I couldn’t ask questions and talk to the dr. Really my biggest problem was my own nervousness, not the proceedure itself. I am really happy with the way it went

The only suggestion that I would give to the ladies that are having problems with their doctors not giving information would be when you have the dr in the office, BEFORE they do anything to you, ask them questions. It helps, and Bring a friend/partner. they will help you remember what to ask, and will help you remember what the answer is.

My diagnosis was pretty bad, and I am sure that after they have tested what they took out of me yesterday, I will be told that it was full blown cancer. So I am happy that they cut it out. as soon as I have my follow up I will update here.

By: nicol

nicol — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:52:47 +0000

i have to go for my LLETZ procedure on the 7th of july , i have been for several smear tests and a couple colposcopys with biopsies and my result came back as cin 3 and my smear was severely dyskaryotic, which i have been informed of (as i didnt entirely understand what this meant) by a friend who is a medical student that this means the cells are in the early stages of malignancy .
I just have a couple of questions really and they are 1) how do they numb the area?is it a needle straight into the cervix or like a epidural sort of anastetic?
2)how long do you usually bleed for? (i dont have periods as i am on the mini pill and that completly stops them so i am a little bit squeamish when it comes to things like that)
3)when is it advised that you can go back to work? as i am a nursery nurse and work with babies so it is inevitable to not be lifting

It would be a great help for any answers to these questions

thank you
xxnicolxx

By: pinky

pinky — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:42:25 +0000

Wow amazing to see! I had LLETZ surgery about 8-10 years ago. I was terrified, although now I can hardly remember. They wanted to knock me out with a general, but I refused, although they gave me something pretty strong that had me telling the nurse next to me that she was an angel and I loved her! I got an infection after, nothing a little antibiotics couldn’t help. I was very, very distressed by the grey ash discharge! I have only just managed to get a clear reading after all this time, my pap smears kept coming up as ‘possible abnormalities’. I went to an oncologist, who suggested we do a HPV DNA test. I have had this HPV DNA done a number of times and it is negative everytime. From this they concluded I was fine, although the last pap smear was 100% normal! I framed the letter that said I was all clear and should be tested in 2 years! My cervix is apparently spotted with scars from biopsy and the LLETZ. I have a 5 year old, and apart from a little spotting at about 10weeks (no one seemed to think this was related to the LLETZ) had no issues. My understanding is the ‘cone’ drilling can weaken the cervix and may require a stitch to be sewn into the cervix during pregnancy.

Goodluck to any woman who is having it done.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 01:29:11 +0000

I just got the call yesterday that I have to go in to have the LEEP procedure done.I’m 35 yrs old and just last month found out I have HPV, had my 1st abnormal pap, and now moderate dysplasia…good lord! Some things are out of our control but I can say I have quit smoking! My only worries are that my husband and I are currently going to fertility to get pregnant. Maybe this is my body’s way of telling me “hey get me fixed before you get pregnant”!

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:08:13 +0000

I have had many colposcopies, biopsies & also laser ablation performed with a local anaesthetic (in preference to the LEEP)…the recovery time is minimal – discomfort was nothing when compared to a bad period. I’m part of an international research trial for the vaccines effectiveness in the 26-45 age group & this information interests me a whole lot. Well done wiht the photos!