Hi ladies,
I had this procedure done a couple days ago and it really wasn't that bad. Although I think the degree of discomfort and recovery varies depending on the individual case and how serious your condition is. I had a mild case of dysplasia (non-cancerous).
The procedure was performed in my doctor's office and I was administered a local anesthesia. Receiving the anesthesia was actually the scariest part of the whole experience because it makes your heart beat really fast and my body was also shaking a little from it. The procedure itself though was really quick! I only felt a little heat and pressure...but NO PAIN! My doc made me feel really comfortable throughout the entire process and kept checking on me to make sure I was doing alright, which was nice.
After the procedure I had some bleeding which was a little heavy at times...and some mild cramping. I didn't have to take any pain relievers though. I mostly have just spotting now but no cramps.
I am going for my post-op appointment in a few weeks and I will have another PAP test in about four months. Hopefully my next PAP will come back normal & I hope the same for all of you!