I got to a consultant in a slightly different way but I recall being terrified at what was in store. Especially with the 'consultant surgeon'  That initial meeting was a chat. A finger up the bum and then scheduled for a colonoscopy. Cheering  you on, hope it all turns out OK x

Thanks so much for your message, I've had the finger up the bum at my GP surgery, she referred me for the FIT test which lead to the letter. I didn't see blood in the sample I sent but I am assuming they found some. I found sending the letter without details of the test results and indication of what the meeting was about quite blunt knowing I would be concerned. 

how are you now? Xx
 

Thought I replied to this but it doesn't seem to have shown up. Apologies if you get 2 similar messages off me!

Yep I had a finger from the gp and then one from the consultant. Try not to sweat the letter too much.  The consultant will read your notes when you arrive. The letter you received is just a formality. The place your in now I know well and what I went with was there is nothing I can change now. Just get answers and it may be many things but you obviously need to get cancer ruled out! 

I have been doing great but need to contact the team as I've noticed blood last night and some changes to my general health again recently. My yearly colonoscopy is behind schedule and I am struggling to vocalise the fears. I don't want to say it outloud! so I am on here just getting my head together to deal with a potential reoccurance. Meh! X keep us posted on what happens and I hope it all ends up being OK xxx

Thought I replied to this but it doesn't seem to have shown up. Apologies if you get 2 similar messages off me!

Yep I had a finger from the gp and then one from the consultant. Try not to sweat the letter too much.  The consultant will read your notes when you arrive. The letter you received is just a formality. The place your in now I know well and what I went with was there is nothing I can change now. Just get answers and it may be many things but you obviously need to get cancer ruled out! 

I have been doing great but need to contact the team as I've noticed blood last night and some changes to my general health again recently. My yearly colonoscopy is behind schedule and I am struggling to vocalise the fears. I don't want to say it outloud! so I am on here just getting my head together to deal with a potential reoccurance. Meh! X keep us posted on what happens and I hope it all ends up being OK xxx

Aw, thanks for  your reply, it really means a lot. I hope you  feel better soon and any fears you have are quickly dealt with and it puts your mind to rest and you stay healthy . I will try to be patient until my appointment and come back at let u know. Thanks for helping me, despite the great family I have you can feel abit lonely in you own head. X

Your welcome and thanks. It's totally a lonely place in your head qnd it can be really frustrating dealing with others who aren't in this situation. Use this space as you need. If it should be cancer, mine was delt with in 6 short weeks, from diagnosis to being given the all clear. So it can be delt with quickly. Defo keep me updated and if you need someone to vent too feel free. I'm happy to listen x

Your a gem, you are so right, that's why I appreciate speaking to someone who has felt how I am feeling just now. thanks so much, take care xx