Thanks to everyone who has posted comments about the LEEP procedure - whether they were negative or positive. I had the irregular pap, which came back as a level 2 and was told I needed the LEEP. I am scheduled for it tomorrow and truthfully, I wasn't concerned about it - other than dreading the discomfort like I had with the colposcopy. After reading the comments, though, I must say, I am actually getting a little freaked out. My doc has given me a valium to take before the procedure and said she would gladly give me pain meds, if necessary, for afterward, but as the time looms closer and closer for the appt, I find myself becomming a basket case! Too bad I have to wait until an hour before the procedure to take that valium! Thanks, though, to everyone, for your candor (even if it was TMI) and honesty. Good luck to all of you and to me, too!