My name is Arlene, I just had a leep procedure two days ago. I thought it was going to be worse than what it was. I had my colopscopy about 3 months ago, I had severe complications and didn't stop bleeding. I had numerous tests done to figure out why this was, no one could give me an answer. I saw three othrr gyn's and 2 of the 3 didn't even want to exam me because of liability issues. I did a lot of reading about leeps, other procedures, cervical caner (sine I was at a CIN 3, the highest grade before cancer) and hpv. I was concerned about the leep so i discussed all of my concerns with my dr. I really think you should make an appt, make a list of concerns & questions and ask him everything. Believe it or not I felt more confident in the leep procedure and in my dr. I just had my leep two days ago... It was scary, I wont lie to you. I think it;s important to be aware of what's going to happen. From what I've read ever clinic preps for the procedure differently. My dr gave me local anesthesia which hurt so much that my legs were shaking... the pain didn't last long obviously, but i think it was that first step that created so much tension, maybe more than what was really necessary. I could pressure inside me, but it didn't hurt. Then he used another instrument that kinda suctioned the skin that had just been cut. I thought was terrifying, as it really felt like it was suckioned onto my cervix. I was trying to hold back my tears, my bf was holding my hand, and i could smell my own skin burning. I know these things sound terrible & I feel bad for saying this to you, but i really feel that you're better off going into being fully aware of everything that will and can happen. I went home within that hr, and pretty much slept all day... it's been a few days and my body still feels run down. I'm not sure how long Im suppose to feel like this?
I hope this has helped somehow. I wish you the best of luck!