I recently had 3 removed.
I was sent to a colposcopy clinic, which in itself is a little scary, as is also where you go if you have had an abnormal smear and need further investigation - cue a waiting room full of cancer leaflets and very anxious ladies.....
2 were easily removed by twisting off at the base, totally painless, but unfortunately the 3rd was harder. It had to be removed by the lletz procedure - from what I understand being cauterized by a loop of electric wire. I was given a local into the cervix, and although the injection was a little painful, the removal was fine.
The whole procedure lasted approx. 45 mins. A little 'ungracious' especially as my gynae was male, but the nurse was lovely and made a great effort in distracting me.
I felt fine after but was advised to have a good sit down and cup of tea/something to eat before returning home. I am sure I would have been fine to drive but in hindsight, glad my partner came with me and acted as support/chauffeur!
Recovery can take up to 4 weeks - no penetrative sex, no swimming in public baths and no extreme exertion. I ride horses and was told not to get back on for a couple of weeks and keep it gentle.
I bled lightly/spotted for about 4 weeks - the first week was a bit gross as where I had been cauterised some burnt bits came out....stunk but apparently normal after a lletz. But if you just have a normal polyp removal, you shouldn't have this, but imagine will still have some bleeding.
I was relieved to have mine out - I had been bleeding non stop for 5 mnths and these were the culprits, so nice to get life back to normal!
Good luck x