Loop excision procedure

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I'm having a loop procedure tomorrow on my cervix to remove some cin-3 cells. I'm actually scared. I already rearranged it once because I couldn't bring myself to go. I know I have to go. I feel humiliated and embarrassed and I'm just worri d of possible side effect and pain etc. I have severe health anxiety so this is a trigger for me. I've been stressed and anxious for the last three weeks since I got a date for it. Anyone had one and can put my mind at rest, explain it what will happen and what happens after with recovery etc. I have no one to take with me as DP will be looking after our toddler, DS. And to be honest, he's th least supportive person. He thinks it's not a big deal and it probably isn't but it feels like it is to me. Anyone? Advice, hand hold etc. I'm only 30 and this is only my second ever smear withy first one being normal 5 years ago. I had the biopsy which is bad enough. Will this be much the same?

Your partner is unsupportive. Being told you have CIN3 is significant, and whilst they've caught it and are treating it, it's still a shock. Well done for looking after your health.

I have had this procedure. It was painless. A tiny bit of cramping and bleeding after but not as bad as a period. Went back to work the next day. We will all be here for virtual support.

Good luck.

I’ve had this done. I was on my own too I t think it was even an option to have my DH there and I wouldn’t have wanted him there. Bit uncomfortable but fine afterwards just wore a pad for a day or two. All clear since. Good luck x

Will I be able to drive myself and drive home. Do they numb you. Is it a local anesthesia or just a numbing gel or something. Makes it worse that the consultant is an old man.. I just find it totally awkward and undignified and scary and embarrassing.

I had this done 12 years ago and it was fine. I’m a wuss when it comes to pain but the consultant did a local anaesthetic and I didn’t feel anything at all.

Update. Just got home. I had a LETTZ. It was AWFUL. The doctor couldn't see my cervix properly.. took ages. Eventually found it. I was shaking, heart pounding, sweating. I assume from th local Anesthesic.. then he couldn't stop th bleeding. I started to panic more. He said if he can't stop the bleeding I'll have to go to theatre. I'm an anxious mess by this point and nearly roaring because I'm scared. Luckily he managed to stop it enough.. he's had to cut away a huge chunk of the neck of my womb for testing also. I am done in. 2/10. Would not recommend!