LEEP Procedure - Cancer: Cervical & Ovarian Message Board

Jenfoot · 05-21-2003, 09:59 AM

I am so glad that I have found this site. I was just informed that I have to go in for a LEEP procedure on June 13. Right now I am very scared and do not know what to expect. I am a real wimp when it comes to pain (I guess who isn't right!) so this whole thing is really bothering me. If I could get some feedback on what this procedure is like and what to expect that would be very helpful.

brwneyedgrl880 · 05-22-2003, 04:19 PM

The LEEP procedure is not that bad. It actually hurt less than the biopsy they did. I had my done outpatient at the hospital. They gave me the choice of general anesthesia or a local. I chose to have it done with a local. They give you a shot to numb your cervix which is a little uncomfortable but not really painful. After the doctor started I only felt a little pain for about 30 sec and then felt nothing else. The whole procedure only took about 20 min and then I got to go home. It has been a week since I had it done and have had no problems. I got my results back yesterday -- no cancer cells only dysplasia.

Now I go back for a follow up in 6 weeks and then pap tests every 3 mos for 2 years and then every 6 months. Try not to worry too much. The worry is much worse than the procedure. Good luck and let me know how you are doing.

LeesGirl · 05-27-2003, 05:33 PM

Hello,
I am going for my LEEP this Monday the 2nd of June and I have a question for you... Even with the Local you felt pain??? and the shot for your cervix??? Ugh, now I am scared... Can you give me some more info? Thanks!!!

brwneyedgrl880 · 05-28-2003, 04:33 PM

It really wasn't that bad. I only felt pain for about 10 seconds and i think it was just because the dr didn't wait long enough after he gave the injection to numb it. My doctor wanted me to have general anesthesia instead of a local because he had never done one with a local before, he had always used general anesthesia. I did a lot of research before my procedure and I am also the nurse so just from my experience and research I chose not to have general because of the risk factors that go along with it. If I had to do it over again I would do it the same way. It really wasn't as painful as the biopsy was. Mine was done 2 weeks ago today and i have had no problems at all. Am still having some very light discharge but nothing else. I did take 3 days off work afterwards and am glad I did. I got the results back last week and they got all of the abnormal cells so I just have to have a pap test done every 3 mos for 2 years and then every 6 months for 5 years and then back to 1 a year if everything has been alright up to that point. I am hoping to get pregnant within the next year and my dr says i should have no problems related to the procedure. If you have anymore questions please feel free to ask and try not to worry too much

Jenfoot · 05-29-2003, 07:50 AM

One more question for you! A few months ago my bridesmaids planned a party for me and it just happens to be the day after my surgery. I really don't want to cancel it as they have put a lot of time and energy into planning this event but on the other hand I'm worried I will not be able to enjoy myself. How did you feel the day after? Do you think it will be alright to carry on with the party? It's just a sit down get together so I won't have to move around a lot or anything like that.
Thanks again for all your help!!