Worried about getting a cervical cone biopsy

[scoobymom]

I'm scheduled for a cervical cone biopsy March 9.  From the initial biopsy the doctor said the dysplasia was II and III.  Since I'm 43 and know I won't have any more children, my doctor said she was going to be more aggressive since there was a spot she was concerned about (she said she just touched it and it bled when she did the biopsy).  Has anyone had a cone biopsy?  I'm nervous about it- how much pain - how long to recover - I see the risks of bleeding afterward, infection, etc.  Are those small risks???  I asked if she could just remove my cervix so I don't have to worry again, but she said if I need radiation, she needs to keep part of it in place.  Why is she mentioning radiation - does she know something and not telling me!  Thanks so much for comments!

[paranoidpatty]

I had a cone biopsy about 7 years ago.  I think I had, I forgot the terminology, but CINII???  I went in that day and came home and was high on the Percocet. The next day I was up and about with no Percocet.  But I had a little bleeding for a couple of days.  Then this stuff that looks like coffee grounds started coming out.  It's something they put in there and I didn't know that.  But at least you are forewarned.  

I had to get Paps done every 3 months for about a year after that and they hurt more because of scar tissue.  Each test was clear afterwards and I hope it goes easy for you also.  

Good luck!

[emkat]

I had a cone biopsy this pass November. I'm 25, and there was a spot of abnormal cells (dysplasia II) on my cervix that my doctor said to have removed to be save. Then to have check ups twice a year to see if it reoccurs.  I was put under for the procedure, when I awoke, I was in no pain. I was not given any pain killers, which I was concerned about at first, thinking I would go home then the pain would set in. But, it never did.  I was totally fine, in fact I could of returned to work the next day if I really wanted to. I experienced minor bleeding, like it was said before, coffee grounds. I must say, I was really nervous before the procedure, it sounds a lot scarier than it really is. Hope all works out for you:)

[scoobymom]

Thank you so much for both of your reassurances! I appreciate it and feel less nervous about the amount of pain that will be involved in recovery!  :)