I read everyones comments here, I had the procedure done on Dec 20th lucky me.  My doctor told me it wouldn't interfere with Christmas yeah right.  I want to know if anyone experienced pain while having this done.  I didn't feel the needles as they told me that would probably be the only thing that I would.  The cauterization i did feel at one point and omg! it hurt!!  I told him he has to stop, he said what you feel that?  I said yeah it burns or its like a menstrual cramp 10 times over.  He continued but the pain subsided.  I was in agony for over 10hrs after the procedure,  advil and over the counter meds did not help.  Finally through the night it stopped. I thought you were to experience little or no pain after this?    I am so glad to read about the black discharge and foul smell   umm let me refrase that one the ungodful horrific smell!  I to am changing every hour on the hour and cleaning but it just wont go away. I thought something was wrong but apparently not.  I hope it doesn't last long, I am going on day 4 now its awful!   thank you everyone...