Electrocautery

This morning was the dreaded LEEP procedure, and contrary to what everyone told me, it was MUCH worse than my biopsies. I made the mistake of looking down as they were about to numb my cervix and I saw the 5 inch long needle that they were inserting into me...


and OUCH. (owwche Charl-ay!)


Have you ever felt bee stings on your insides? Well I have! Luckily though, the numbness kicked in quick and I didn't feel much pain for the rest of the procedure. The hardest part for me was when the Dr. said it was imperative that I sit still. No coughing, sniffing laughing or adjusting or he might fry something worth keeping. I was already pretty shaky from the previous pain, but it was quick enough that I did fine.


The cauterizing was a joy as well. I could feel the heat and the vibrations and see the smoke that was being suctioned out. It was a very weird thing to witness, and I pray that I will never have to go through this again.



The Dr. says that by the look of things, I should be clear of all the abnormal cells and dysplasia. The results wont come back for a while, but he sounded very optimistic about everything.


Including pregnancy.


He thinks that we could start trying again within the next few months, which is VERY different from what the nurse told me at the last appointment.


However, last month I tricked myself into thinking that waiting was a good idea, and I am still feeling the pain of the procedure enough that giving birth, doesn't sound all that exciting right now!!


So, even though its great news, it really hasn't struck me as such yet. I know that my baby fever will come back soon, but for now I am enjoying my cooked guts just the way they are :)