Joanne Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 They found abnormal cells from my well woman appointment. They then tested for HPV. That was positive. Think good thoughts. I will be working before, and then after, the procedure. I am worried about discomfort and pain tomorrow. Of course, I am worried about the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Good thoughts and prayers going your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 :grouphug: Praying right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Good luck. I had a similar procedure for similar reasons a couple of decades ago. I had a small amount of cramping, but did feel quite wobbly for a few days. In my case, I had a loop procedure and have never had any more problems. Best wishes Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Hoping and praying that everything is OK, Joanne! I had a similar scare several years ago, so I know how you're feeling. The biopsy isn't really any more painful than a regular PAP. You'll feel a little pinch or two, but that's all. I was scared it was really going to hurt, but it was no big deal, so try not to worry about that part. In my case, they found pre-cancerous lesions and removed them with a LEEP procedure that was performed in the office. It was pretty quick. The doctor removed the lesions and thank goodness I have been fine and HPV-free ever since. Hopefully, they'll find nothing for you to worry about, but even if they do, if you've been going for yearly exams, anything you have is probably in the very early, pre-cancerous stage. (And I HATE that word -- pre-cancer -- because the majority of women with the pre-cancerous lesions do not go on to get cancer!) Update us when you can. I'll be thinking of you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: and healthy thoughts coming your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Praying, and well wishes for you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Good grief, you don't need this stress on top of everything else. Wishing you well and that this will go smoothly and will turn out fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WistfulRidge Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Well wishes and prayers :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Praying for you, Joanne. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reflections Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Will be thinking about you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 BTDT, too. The biopsy was not bad as I recall. I then had a laser procedure done twice as a treatment. That was 20+ years ago and no problem since. Prayers going out for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwallowTail Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Praying you are fine, and that the procedure is not painful. I had it done years ago (21, ot be precise), and had the LEEP procedure to excise the bad tissue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Hoping it all goes well for you! I had the procedure done about 5 years ago, and it really wasn't too bad. It was over in an instant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 They found abnormal cells from my well woman appointment. They then tested for HPV. That was positive. Think good thoughts. I will be working before, and then after, the procedure. I am worried about discomfort and pain tomorrow. Of course, I am worried about the results. I actually didn't feel my biopsy *at all*. However. Standing in the Drs office as I was leaving? My head felt like the bell that gets rung on that hammer/circus game. Just like that. One minute fine, the next wondering why the ceiling was so far away. And, my HPV went away, on its own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 You'll be in my thoughts. I hope this resolves easily and you get positive answers ASAP. You are one of my favorite posters. I am rooting for you and for more GOOD news in your life. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 :grouphug: I hope things go smoothly for you tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Just bumping this thread, because Joanne's appointment is today, and I'm sure she could use some prayers and positive thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Thinking of you, Joanne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Bumping again! :) Still thinking of you, Joanne! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I'm thinking of you Joanne. Hoping it will all turn out good. Update us when you can. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I went back to work after mine, did it on my lunch hour. Bring a pad for bleeding, but otherwise I was fine. Some cramping, but not bad. Honestly it was more emotionally tough than anything...my doctor had a lousy bedside manner and that kind of thing is always scary. But it was fine. Oh, and it came back normal. My body had fought off the HPV by the time we did the biopsy. And healed. all the cells were normal, after a pretty bad PAP result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in SC Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Thinking of you today. Hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 How did it go today, Joanne? Are you OK? When will you get your results? :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 I went back to work after mine, did it on my lunch hour. Bring a pad for bleeding, but otherwise I was fine. Some cramping, but not bad. Honestly it was more emotionally tough than anything...my doctor had a lousy bedside manner and that kind of thing is always scary. But it was fine. Oh, and it came back normal. My body had fought off the HPV by the time we did the biopsy. And healed. all the cells were normal, after a pretty bad PAP result. I went to work, too. :) I'm bleeding, and crampy. It was painful, but not near when I had my IUD inserted. A bit more painful than having that IUD out. I'm ok - now concerned with the results. My Dr. is awesome, and reported that "they" don't treat the HPV which could have been around for years. I'm thinking as far back as cheating xh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Sorry to hear you're in pain, but I'm glad you're ok overall. Hope the results come back normal. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmMusa Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I hope you get a clean bill of health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I went to work, too. :) I'm bleeding, and crampy. It was painful, but not near when I had my IUD inserted. A bit more painful than having that IUD out. I'm ok - now concerned with the results. My Dr. is awesome, and reported that "they" don't treat the HPV which could have been around for years. I'm thinking as far back as cheating xh. I'm glad you got through the procedure and at least that part is over! How long will it be before you get the results? I hope they're quick about it! (I can't remember how long it took to get mine, so I'm no help at all.) As far as the HPV goes, you could have gotten it from your ex, or you could have even gotten it from Adrian. It's not like a person has to be incredibly promiscuous to have contracted HPV, and it's not like either guy would have known he had it, so it probably doesn't even matter how you got it. Whatever the case, I just hope this turns out to be no big deal. Try to keep remembering that statistically, the chances of it being cancer are quite small. But I remember knowing that while I was waiting for my biopsy results, and I seem to recall that it didn't help a bit, and I worried like crazy anyway. I hope you're better at not worrying than I am! I'll keep praying for you, Joanne -- both for your good health and for you to be able to be calm while you're waiting for the results that will tell you there's nothing to worry about. I'm always around if you need to talk -- just PM me any time. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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