Latest messages for CancerCompass discussion http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,26319,0.htm Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Can you insist on an IV sedative in the office or reschedule so that this can be set up? At CIN II, you obviously can't put it off too long, but a lot of women who were frightened insisted on a sedative and it definitely helped. There is always risk involved, but there is risk with a frightened patient. Your doctor may have hands tied by the insurance companies. Insurance doesn't like to pay a lot of money, so doctors can't often offer it. But it is your legal right to insist on what you believe will help you the best, after educating yourself about the risks and benefits. Did you also consider scheduling with a different doctor who does have access to general anesthesia or sedatives? In an urgent case, a new doctor will fit you in. You will have to fax your medical records, a.s.a.p. I did that the day before my surgery, and I am glad I did. My fear was so great, I knew I would be a difficult patient without sedation or general anesthesia. That my new doctor was so willing to accommodate my needs and reschedule an appointment in outpatient very quickly helped everything.It is frightening to go through something like this, so it's critical to try and make it as comfortable for yourself as possible. If you do decide to go through with this appointment, please bring somebody with you to hold your hand. It makes a world of difference to have somebody there. herenow Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Have had the LEEP... not so bad. Not fun either - but do-able. Definitely have someone there to hold your hand. It's not as quick and easy as a pap or biopsy, so you'll be there for a bit. The smell is a little freaky but the part I wasn't prepared for was the adrenaline rush which then led to a huge downer where I was so cold and shaking uncontrollably. Completely normal, but freaked me out because no one warned me. Take the ibuprofen and take it easy the rest of the day. You should do great!!! Good luck! Sissy2her Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hi Everyone! Once again, Im quite greatful to have found this site. Here is my story: I have had 2 colposcopies and abnormal tests for about 3 years.  Thinking the abnormalities would go away, my doctor and I waited. I recently got a pap test again, and it turned out to be moderate dysplasia (CIN II) or the 2nd step out of 4.   I am going in this thursday to get the leep procedure and am deathly afraid of what will happen.  Does anyone have insight?  I am going to take 800mg of ibuprofen before I go in.  They will be using a local anesthetic (lidocaine) to numb me, as they do not offer general anesthesia.  Please help as I can't sleep because of this!!! juicyurbanflare Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT