pap smear results were so bad that i'm being skipped over a biopsy and into the LEEP procedure asap. i'm stunned. i'm not taking it all in very well. i just found out about two hours ago. xoxox pat

[Soidhonia]

Hello Fayerody.
I am cery sorry to hear about your tests. I hope things go well with your treatment. Soidhonia

thank you so much. i've had breast cancer and i really wanted to not go there again........xoxoxo pat

[__zh]

we're here. other than appt this aft. we're around. you have ways of reaching us and we'd return msg as soon as possible.

what can we do snookums? (((pattydoesn'tneedthisrightnow))))

all our love and support toots.

all the true friends are doing it.........sisters doing it for themselves and each other!! love ya, pat

[jbug]

Pat I don't know what an LEEP test is but I am giving you good thoughts anyway.

Jbug

it's past a biopsy. it is a procedure to remove part of the cervix due to the abnormalities that were in my cells. they showed me a picture of the cells and believe me, i want them out of there!!!!! it can be done in the office, outpatient clinic or hosp. and i'll be down about three days according to the surgeon. so, i'm getting a bit more optimistic. it just knocked me flat this morning.

thank you, janniebug....you're a good friend. xoxoxo pat

[Christina86]

ack!

((((((((((((((Pat)))))))))))))))))

I hope all goes well

pat......i want to offer my support in any way you might need it......

[jacq10]

((((((((((((Pat))))))))))))

So sorry to hear this .. will keep you in my thoughts and prairs.

[January]

(((((((((((((( Pat ))))))))))))))))

I am so sorry you are going through this. It is scary for anyone, much less someone who has already had cancer. Please let me know how you're doing. I'm just a pm away if you need me.

Hugs,

Jan

thank you all!

i had a bit of a pity party......when it rains it pours and i guess i just didn't find my umbrella in time.....but i'm doing much better. had long talk with my ER doc friend and he is willing to come down and be my advocate....plus, that man is EYE CANDY! but i really, really like my doctor and i feel that i'm going to be okay. but i am scared...i can't lie about that.

[Juliana]

(((Hugs)))) Fayerody. This must be very scary for you. My sister has had LEEP done three times though, and she's fine. That's one of the good things about getting regular PAP tests done. They can find those abnormal cells quickly and get rid of them immediately. Take care and try not to worry too much. Easier said than done... I know.

Keep us posted.

[Leslie]

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((Hugs)))))))))))))))))))

I am thinking of you and hoping you feel better soon.

Leslie

I'm so sorry my dear friend!

I am here for you. I hope everything goes well.

((((((((((((Pat))))))))))))

[bebop]

(((pat))))

thank you, all.......what scares me the most is we're skipping a biopsy and going straight to the LEEP.......thank you so much for your kind support. xoxoxo pat

[Perna]

"The loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is used when your Pap smear indicates the presence of abnormal cells on the surface of the cervix. This does not mean you have cancer, but treatment of the abnormal area is important to prevent the cells from developing into cervical cancer." http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/sur...pprocedure.htm

Pat, I had polyps in my colon/during my colonoscopy that had cancer cells present in them and that all turned out okay (they were "in situ" so hadn't gotten "out" of the polyps to "be" cancer). I hope your procedure turns out fine too; I'll keep my fingers crossed; when is it going to be?

[January]

Pat,

Look at it this way, you know there are some dysplastic cells. It's better, in my opinion, to remove the dysplasia and leave the healthy cells than go through biopsy and then have the Leep. The quicker the better.

Hugs,

Jan

thanks, Perna and January.....xoxxoxo

the doctor explained it to me the same way, he said he didn't want to wait for a biopsy...just go ahead and do the LEEP.....i want to do it in the small town near here and he's trying to work me in asap....we could do it sooner in Austin, but i really don't trust big hospitals. (i worked in one)

i think so much of my fear and frustration is that i thought i was through with the big C. it's been 32 years, cancer free.....i know, i'm whining. whine. whine. i think we're doing it Wednesday. if not before.

and i'm completely worn down from the fight with my neighbors over the abuse of the dogs. i just feel so little and beaten down. i'm whining again........

i was just so happy planning to have the left breast operated on and being pain free and then this had to come up.......i'm whining again.....

thank you all so much for being with me and holding my hands. i'm going to try to really clean house tomorrow and get a lot of stuff ready for a yardsale.....keep occupied. my garden is doing so well that i don't have any work to do out there......

thank god for March Madness!!!!!!!! xoxoxox pat

[January]

Pat,

You're not whining. There is not a cancer survivor anywhere who doesn't fear each new bump, each new pain, wondering if the enemy has returned.

Hugs,

Jan

[__zh]

it is not whining when you're seeking support for such a serious health matter. of course you're worn down from all the things going on in and around your life. it appears you forget to remove your supercape every now and again and keep trying to save the world when it might help to hang up the cape, pour a glass of wine, snuggle up w/ the fur babies and yell at the plays on the court.

defeatists unite!

total agreement for march madness being saving grace to otherwise icky thus far month.

i just received the biggest shock of my year........a neighbor just appeared at my front door with a huge roll of cash and said, "this isn't charity, this is love".......and turned around and ran off............to say that i was shocked and in tears and joyful is an understatement.........i just stood there and babbled at his disappearing back...........xoxoxo pat

and i am beginning to become too tired to save anyone other than perhaps a bug or a plant.......so, no worries there. i'm down and out for the count.....sofa, potato chips (gift for being a good girl)pups, cats and more ballgames.........xoxox pat

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