I went from zero to HSIL/CINIII in one pap smear (within 12 months)...I was shocked and horrified at how fast this happened.
I had the cone biopsy procedure last Friday - I don't think I've ever been so scared in my entire life. The specialist (2nd opinion) didn't even touch on the HPV fact, just drew me a picture of the cone shape that will be cut out of my cervix with a scalpel.... I was in such shock that I didn't have any intelligent questions to ask and hoped that she would just fill me with all the info that i needed....wrong. Now that I'm recovering from the traumatic day...I am so grateful that I came across this site. I've spent hours reading and crying not stop. I don't even know what to expect after the procedure and the long term effects ....had no ideas on the pain after, the recovery process, any long term restrictions, what I can do to minimize scar tissue, will i ever clear this, is it possible I'd have to have this done AGAIN someday?, will i be able to have kids? etc. All I was told was to limit activity and come back to the office in 2 weeks....in the mean time I'm going crazy with all of the questions I couldn't think of before.
Just wondering if anyone can share their cone biopsy and recovery experience.....thank you.