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Hi Elaine LOL - they did that with me too - each time I got my appt letter - then got a reminder 2 days later .............. It's really not so bad tho - and he kept stressing it's NOT cancer, but left untreated there is obviously a risk. You'll be fine and try not to let it spoil your christmas xx

Pat - pmsl - no not yet but I think I am still thawing out LOL

3rd UPDATE Been back this afternoon for my treatment - not too bad - more uncomfortable than anything, along with the anxiety of being kept waiting nearly an hour !!! Get more reults from today in 12 weeks - another of the 'usual' checks in 6 months, then another 6 months after that and then annual ones for the next TEN YEARS !!!!!!! Blimey .....

I will be thinking of you McAnne, All the best to you xxxxx C x

Elaine - yes I know hun - the waiting is always the worst part - I have had to wait 8 weeks just to hear if I needed treatment or not, but it will pass quickly - (((hugs))) xx

Thanks everyone....... Elaine - try not to worry - I decided not to worry until/unless I needed to - for me personally I suspect it's just changes that come with a certain age.

Hi Anne ive had this done and its nothing to worry about, it doesnt hurt but it is uncomfortable good luck Rosex

So pleased to hear there is nothing sinister, Anne Good luck with the procedure Jay

I'm so pleased for you Anne, the wait is horrid, TC Caz xxxxxxxxxxx

Finally got my results yesterday after 8 weeks !! I DO have abnormal cells - but not cancerous - getting them zapped on 28th Nov ............... Thanks for all your good wishes and helpful comments xxx

Yes i've had this twice. two years in a row. It's just the same as having the smear test, only they take a bit away, usually by a device which is like a hot cheese wire. Depending on your age {childbearing} they might give it a bit of lazer as well. But please dont worry about it. You should feel nothing.

good luck with the results Anne. hope all is well. Ann glos

Good luck Anne, Gawd dont our bits give us some problems! caz xxxxxxxxxx

Good luck with your results, i had one also back in early 1990,s and had to laser treatment but fine since. Star

glad it went ok Anne for you. catherine xx

wish I hadnt watched the screen. Not really squeamish but when its your own blood. yuk lol

Hi Ladies As I haven't been able to get at this thread - thought I would just update you on things. Had it done on 19/09 - and just as Zoe said - watched the whole show on the video screen, more out curiosity than anything - but HEY I have been on TV now lolol Anyway - had to have a biopsy taken (nasty local anesthetic stung a bit) ........... currently still awaiting results !!

oh Zoe...what are you like? lol I watched it all, it took my mind off where the doctor was sitting!!! lol Yvette x

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOH - I forgot this bit *guys - LOOK AWAY NOW**** when they take a closer look the consultant goes 'up there' with a video camera - and they offer you a choice of watching the telly seeing what they see do NOT watch it - it's the worst choice I ever made and I had them whizzing the telly away in seconds

Thanks for all the info etc ladies ........... Have had some informative PMs too - so I will keep this thread on the back boiler so I can refer back to offers of advice if needed. Many thanks xxx