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Waiting for results to what they say is probably benign

Lisaeq
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Hi there, 

I have read so many posts from you all the past couple of weeks, I thought I would finally pluck some courage, say hello and see if you can help me

Long story short, I had a terrible labour with my 3 year old daughter, this left me with a prolapse of the womb. 
I was referred to see a gynaecologist. Before I was referred I was seen by the register. 
Really nice man, he asked if he could examine my back passage and asked about my bowel movements. I explained that I can no longer hold my Pooh, going to a public toilet used to be a choice, it no longer is. And no 2 bowel movements are the same. Sometimes there is blood on the tissue but that is because it's been unpleasant constipation. I have had really bad stomach issues, which has been ongoing on and off for 7 years, but my GP said that it is IBS  

The register then informed me he was going to refer me to his colleague a bowel surgeon, that he was more worried about my bowl then my prolapse. 
I was referred to this surgeon, really nice consultant who confirmed that I had a bowel prolapse too. That it was nothing to worry about but was going to personally see to him performing a sigmoidoscopy. This was done 2 weeks ago. I was told that he saw a 30mm sesssile polyp. He said in his opinion that it is probably benign rectal tumour, he took biopsies and said he will see me a week later to do a colonoscopy . I had this done last Wednesday and on the Friday I have had a MRI scan and a CT scan. 
 

I am terrified of the worse. And I am sorry if I am offending anyone on here who is going through so much worse. But because I don't know for sure the outcome yet, or why have I been pushed through all these procedures. I mean of course I know, but I'm so scared and overwhelmed. 
 

I have been signed of from work, which again makes me feel so rubbish. But I am not coping. To add I work in a pharmacy so I don't feel I can give the best care and attention to the customers that I serve. 
Again I would like to apologise, for those of you who may look at me as a moaner. That I may be over exaggerating. I mean no disrespect to anyone. 
 

If you did get this far thank you so much for reading. I would love to hear from you on your thoughts. Be it good or bad as it would bring me comfort knowing that I am not alone. 
 

Thank you so much 

Lisa 

xxx 
 

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    Hi Lisa,

     A very warm welcome to our forum. I am sorry to hear of all that you've been through. You have done the right thing in getting these investigated. Waiting for results is always a stressful time - were you told how long it would take to get these back? I hope that they come through soon and can shed some light on your problems.

    Let me reassure you that you are certainly not over exaggerating, This is a very stressful time, partly because there are so many unknowns surrounding you at present.. Unfortunately, none of us here can give you the reassurance you seek. The only way to really find out is to see what your results say.

    Please keep in touch and remember, that we are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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    Thank you so much for your reply. 
    I was told roughly 2 to 3 weeks. I guess what is making me so upset is that my consultant thinks that it is benign, I know this might sound silly, but for me what's scared me is the scans. I think I would have perfered to just have the biopsy's back first then check if the scans was needed.

    But on a good and postive day I feel grateful that my consultant is getting to the bottom of my problem. Well at some points of this investigation quite literally . 
     

     I just would like the results so I know where I stand. It's the unknown I cannot deal with. 
     

    Again thank you so much for your reply. It meant a lot 

    Lisa 

    xxx 

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    Hi Lisa,

    Here's hoping that your scans are behind you now. None of us like them, but they are necessary to pinpoint the lesion and show up the best place to take the biopsy from.

    I know exactly what you mean about waiting for the results, especially when our imaginations lead us to all sorts of dark places in the interim. Try to find some pastime to keep you occupied until you get your results. This will help the time to pass a little quicker.

    Thinking of you.

    Jolamine xx

  • Offline in reply to Jolamine

    Thank you. 
    Hopefully my next post will be good news 

    xxx 

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    I sincerely hope so too!

    Jolamine xx

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