u/Ok_Green_8245

I took the exam today, and it was easy to me, almost too easy. It was absolutely nothing like the practice tests, nothing about administering vaccines, a few things about blood draws and a few things about EKGS that I know for a fact I got wrong except one because I study that same one for like 3 days 🤣 with that being said, me thinking it was easy is a sign I failed it. Especially seeing so many people say they failed it really makes me think I did too. A lot of it is common sense as well. I guessed my best answers on some of them aka the ekg ones. Has anyone else felt this way?

Also to add: my job gave me and another 3 months - march to may 31st to take a year long course, study, and pass the test. No other options. So if I don’t pass, I’m blaming it on that because I felt so rushed.

My experience;

I had one done with a biopsy on 4/20, it honestly was not bad at all. I just felt like pressure hitting it essentially like rough sex, at least to me. It probably also helped they have 1 pill of 10mg norco. An abnormal pap came back positive for high risk HPV and abnormal cells but the biopsy showed they were benign and low grade and to follow up in a year. If your OB/GYN does not offer you a pain pill take, ask and if they say no, then ask your PCP! No one deserves to be in pain during something like that at all. My OB/GYN is phenomenal, they are a HE and made me feel very comfortable and I was comfortable with him to begin with because I worked in office with him and his nurse before going to another clinic. Worst part was the speculum, that was uncomfortable. He made me giggle when he said he had a Birds Eye view of my cervix 🤣

Post OP: I really did not bleed at all other than the first day I had it done. The monsel solution (mustard color) came out of me for a few days along with coffee ground like discharge and then that fleshy looking scab few days after the biopsy. After the scab came off, I bled I guess but only when I wiped. Smell was crazy but not foul at all just very metallic. I was allowed to return to normal activities a week after I had it done per my nurse (EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT THOUGH). Took a regular warm/hottish bath few days ago and it was so nice because I love baths but will wait a few more weeks to take a real nice long one and soak. Only took a bath because I started my period. My cycle is completely normal so far thankfully, today is my second day of my period nothing abnormal or any extra cramping or bleeding like some experience. I hate how much women have to go through just to make sure they are healthy. I hate how some have bad experiences and a miserable recovery.

EVERY SINGLE PERSON IS DIFFERENT WITH HOW THEIR BODY HANDLES THINGS. Just because someone had a horrible experience and rough recovery does not mean you will. You’ve gotta vouch for yourself to get the care YOU DESERVE! Please use your voice and if you are not comfortable with getting it done without a pain pill, establish with another GYN that will offer it if it’s within reason. That goes with any type of medical care. USE YOUR VOICE, VOUCH FOR YOURSELF, and if they don’t listen still ask and request a patient advocate who will also vouch on your behalf. Every hospital is different, every doctor is different, every experience is different. Please do not take word of everything you see on the internet and believe it, because you will probably see more negative than positive and that can increase your anxiety and fear of getting stuff done. Not everyone shares their experiences good or bad. But I just wanted to share mine. And believe me I’m a Google freak and watch videos on health all the time and it increases my anxiety but I work in health care and providers I see know me and reassure me. Make sure you get providers who genuinely care and listen to you and your worries and not someone who blows you off. If they don’t care to really establish a bond with you, then find another!

If you don’t do pain medicine for any type of addiction issue or abuse, I recommend asking your PCP (only if you can handle it and won’t misuse) for Valium to ease your anxiety. Everyone deserves a great experience and recovery and I’m so sorry for those that don’t but just know you are strong! You’ve got this! You are not alone in your experience. Also, if you are a mom and have teenagers, please get them the gardasil9 vaccine which helps prevent cervical cancer/warts and other things! Sexually active or not. If you are out of your teenage years, ask and see if you can still get it.

With all that being said. I’m now celibate, men aren’t shit and lie about not having things and I’m getting closer with God because of this whole situation. I didn’t even sleep around either, just one dude lying/not knowing about having something. You and your partners should get tested whether in a relationship or situationship and if they say no then DO NOT FUCK THEM, respectfully :)

Who is that YouTuber everyone watches that helps with the CCMA test? I take mine here soon and have been using the NHA study guide and practice tests, but I want more help so I can pass. Any tips or videos or anything would be appreciated!