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lfolk
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Wow! Ok so I had my LEEP procedure done today... It wasn't too terrible what so ever. The only thing that scared me to death was the fact that they have this needle that looks like its about 5 inches long and about as big around as a pencil but in reality there is just a tiny needle at the end, the "stick" part leading to the needle is just so she could get get the needle to where it needed to be. I won't lie, the first 2 sticks with the needle did hurt, but after that I didn't feel a thing, it starts working right away. The medication they use to numb up your cervix has some kind of adrenaline in it, so you first feel really shaky and your heart beats really fast. The procedure itself took about 10 minutes total, and I saw the part that they took out, it was kinda gross  . My husband went with me today, he talked to the nurse and to my doctor but left when they were going to begin. He has a very weak stomach. As far as after treatment do's and don'ts, its pretty easy. No tampons or intercourse for 2 weeks, no lifting heavy objects or working out very much. Basically I'm just to take it easy for the two weeks and back to normal. I have a follow up pap scheduled in 4 months, as long as the pathologist thinks everything was taken care of with this procedure. As far as our infertility problems and ttc go, we were advised to wait for 6 months to start trying again, that way my cervix has plenty of time to heal and get strong enough to support a baby. I really can't wait until I am healthy enough to start trying again, it has been an emotional roller-coaster with all these uncertainties and questions but I'm glad that its almost over. I'll keep in touch while waiting for the pathologists tests coming back and my follow ups. Thanks so much for all your help and support these last couple of months.
Merry Christmas!
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| Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:59 am Post subject: Re: Cervical cancer, don't know what stage yet. |
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great, good work and great attitude. merry christmas to you too and good luck with everything...lots of love and hugs to you and your's from me and mine
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| Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:46 am Post subject: Re: Cervical cancer, don't know what stage yet. |
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Hi Libby-
Great to see things have gone ok, and nothing unusual has popped up. The leep is uncomfortable etc, but it seems to work well and a thorough treatment- fingers crossed.
Enjoy these two weeks. Spend some quite and romantic time together resting and cuddling and watching movies together.
Have A great Christmas and we'll see you in the new year if not before.
Keep the attitude going. 
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| Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 8:17 am Post subject: Re: Cervical cancer, don't know what stage yet. |
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Hi- Hope you Both had a great Christmas.
How are you Both? Just letting you know still here, and thinking of you.
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lfolk
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| Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 1:25 pm Post subject: Re: Cervical cancer, don't know what stage yet. |
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Hi Inica
We had a great Christmas, how was yours?
Everything seems to be going pretty well post LEEP. I was really sore days 3-8 ish but thats all past now. They are going to do fertility testing starting on January 8, which also happens to be our anniversary  . We are hoping we can get it all figured out by 6 months, when we are able to start trying again. Ill keep ya posted =)
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| Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 5:07 pm Post subject: Re: Cervical cancer, don't know what stage yet. |
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Good For you two- what a great New Year is headed you way!
Special time if on your anniversary- 
I'm well- If ever wondering just have a look at my diary entrys in the Lounge thread  - Day of an Inica- Quite Funny i know- but it is my life 
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| Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 12:18 am Post subject: Re: Cervical cancer, don't know what stage yet. |
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Well I got my test results back today from my LEEP, everything looks good and the are pretty sure they got it all. I hope everyone is doing ok, this board has been pretty quiet here lately.
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Libby |
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| Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 2:06 am Post subject: Re: Cervical cancer, don't know what stage yet. |
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Awesome Libby, that is some amazing news to start the new yr off right.I hope you rang in the new yr with a blast.take care of yourself and write me anytime, you are in my thoughts and prayers, hugs and love, Kat
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| Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 7:19 am Post subject: Re: Cervical cancer, don't know what stage yet. |
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Congratulations!!!!- and yes i know I have been quite 
Well now you can relax and enjoy life..... (make babies- or practice)
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